How do I sync my Vizio Soundbar to my TV?
- Unpack your Vizio sound bar.
- Connect HDMI to the HDMI OUT (ARC) port on the sound bar.
- Connect the other end to the HDMI 1 (ARC) port on the TV.
- Connect your sound bar to power.
- Try a Bluetooth connection (optional).
- Place the sound bar close to the ear level.
If the devices still aren't pairing, unplug the power cord both devices, then plug them back in. Once both devices are reconnected to power, try pairing them again. Some legacy sound bars do not have an option for a reset.
- Next, connect one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI IN (ARC) port on your TV.
- Connect the other end into the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) port on your soundbar.
- Next, change the source on your soundbar to the D.IN.
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 (ARC) port on the back of your TV. 2. Connect the other end to the HDMI OUT (ARC) port on your VIZIO Sound Bar.
- Press and hold the Bluetooth and Volume Down buttons simultaneously for five seconds.
- All 12 LEDs will flash three times.
- The factory reset is complete.
Press and hold the INPUT button on the remote control for 3 seconds to enable the auto input detect function. Press and hold the button on the remote. The Sound Bar will be discoverable for 15 minutes. You can now search for the Sound Bar (VIZIO SB3831) using your Bluetooth Device.
- Make sure your sound bar is powering on. ...
- Verify the sound bar is connected to an 'Audio Out' port on the back of the TV. ...
- Make sure the Sound Bar is set to the correct input. ...
- If you're still having trouble, try a 'factory reset' on the sound bar.
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Sound Control button
Press Sound Control on the soundbar remote, and then use the Left/Right buttons to adjust until sound is synced.
How do I get sound from my soundbar to my TV?
- Connect one end of the HDMI cable (sold separately) to the HDMI IN port on your TV.
- Connect the other end to the TV OUT (ARC) port on your sound bar.
- Then, connect an optical audio cable from the TV's Optical digital audio out to OPTICAL IN on your sound bar (this is necessary to hear the TV audio).
If you're using an analog connection, make sure the TV volume is turned up. If the TV's analog audio output is set to “variable” and you're getting no sound from the soundbar, try turning the TV's volume up. If the TV is turned down all the way, you'll hear no sound even if the soundbar is set to full volume.

- Press and hold the (power) and - (volume down) button on the Soundbar for more than five seconds.
- Unplug the AC power cord.
- Plug the AC power cord back in again, and press the (power) button to turn on the unit.
Use the TV remote to navigate to Settings, select Sound, and then select Sound Output on your Samsung TV. Select your Samsung soundbar, and then select Close. Now you can use your TV remote to adjust volume and mute the soundbar. The soundbar should also turn on and off with the TV.
Press and hold the TV and HIT THE MENU BUTTON TOGETHER for up to 10 seconds. When Vizio appears on your TV, release both buttons. Use number buttons to enter 0000 (four zeros) and press OK on the remote control. Once you do this, a new screen will appear with two options: TV and Cable.
- Connect one end of the HDMI cable (sold separately) to the HDMI IN port on your TV.
- Connect the other end to the TV OUT (ARC) port on your sound bar.
- Then, connect an optical audio cable from the TV's Optical digital audio out to OPTICAL IN on your sound bar (this is necessary to hear the TV audio).
If you're using an Android TV or Google TV model and it's connected to the HDMI In (ARC) or HDMI IN (eArc/ARC) port on an audio system, such as a soundbar or home theater system, try changing the Digital audio out, A/V sync, Pass through mode, and eARC mode settings: Set Digital audio out to PCM.
To fix a sound delay on your TV, simply turn on “AV Sync Adjustment”. Go to SETTINGS, navigate to SOUNG SETTINGS, and select AV SYNC ADJUSTMENT to enable it. Ensure the AUDIO OUT setting is at “0” before adjusting the slide bar accordingly to solve the issue.