Is a sound bar input or output?

One is an input to receive the signal from an external device, like a Blu-ray player, set top box or game console. This means the soundbar can play the audio from the Blu-ray movie or game. Then, there is an HDMI output that will pass the video signal to the TV.

What input do soundbars use?

HDMI input
The best way to connect a soundbar to your TV is through the HDMI input [1]. Not only can it process Dolby Digital technology for clear sound, but it’s also the one that comes with the cheapest cables, and it’s very easy to use. So if you’re after the clearest audio you can get, HDMI is the way to go.

What should I do if my sound bar is not working?

Try and keep the cable clear of other connectors, especially power, in the tangle of wires behind your TV. Simply moving the 3.5mm cable can sometimes solve this issue. If this doesn’t solve the problem, make sure your TV volume is turned all the way up so you can adjust the sound bar’s volume directly.

What kind of audio input do sound bars need?

Some cheaper sound bars may only offer a 3.5mm audio input. We’d only ever recommend using this connection if your TV or sound bar has no digital alternatives such as digital optical (Toslink), coaxial or HDMI. Our sound bars jargon buster reveals all the tech terms you need to know.

Can a sound bar be connected to a TV?

However, some sound bars are more sensitive than others and some will power down even when there’s audio being played at a quiet volume. Some cheaper sound bars may only offer a 3.5mm audio input. We’d only ever recommend using this connection if your TV or sound bar has no digital alternatives such as digital optical (Toslink), coaxial or HDMI.

Do you need a plug for a wireless sound bar?

If your sound bar is advertised as having a ‘wireless’ subwoofer, you still need to connect the woofer to a plug socket. If your subwoofer is ‘passive’, this means it needs to be connected directly to the sound bar using a cable.