Controlling the Samsung soundbar without its original remote can be a troublesome process, as the majority of the soundbars don’t work with third-party remotes.
If you are one of those people who have lost their original Samsung soundbar remote and looking for the best Samsung replacement remotes, then you have landed on the right blog post, as in this guide we will walk you through different Samsung replacements remotes.
Enough talking, let’s jump right into the details and check out the process.
Samsung Soundbar Remote Replacement
Samsung soundbars just like all the other soundbars available in the market require you to have their own remote to be used. You simply cannot use these soundbars without a remote, and losing sight of these remotes is pretty much common practice.
Thus, people are always looking for alternative ways of controlling the soundbars without requiring the original remote. We have been asked these questions repeatedly, thus we have compiled a complete list, in which we have suggested you three different methods for controlling the Samsung soundbar without the remote.
Controlling the Samsung Soundbar Using the Samsung TV Remote
If you are looking for an alternative for your Samsung soundbar remote, and you have a Samsung TV paired with the Samsung soundbar, there are great chances that your TV will have a feature called the “One Remote“.
The One Remote system allows you to control your Samsung TV, Blu-Ray Player, and the Samsung Soundbar using a single remote. This feature is primarily for making things more convenient, so you do not have to carry multiple remotes.
You can also utilize this handy feature when you do not have the soundbar remote to control it. The best part about this option is that, unlike the other two options on our blog post, you do not have to use a third-party application, or third-party remote to control the soundbar. Since it is an official feature, everything is flawless.
Here are the Steps for Controlling Your Samsung Soundbar Using One Remote System:
- Firstly, you need to make sure that your Soundbar & TV are compatible with the One Remote system.
- For this, you have to visit the Samsung official website and look around for your soundbar, and TV model, there you will see whether it has the One Remote compatibility or not.
- Afterward, turn on your Samsung TV, go to the Settings, then select the Sound Input, and then finally select your Samsung soundbar from the available list.
- Now, plug the optical cable into the soundbar, and the TV.
- Select the D.IN mode through the source settings on the soundbar.
- Finally, you have to activate the Auto Power Link feature by pressing the left direction button.
By following all the above-given steps, you can easily pair up your Samsung soundbar with the Samsung TV. So, you do not need to have a soundbar remote for operating it.
Controlling the Soundbar Using the IR Blaster
If you do not have a Samsung TV, you can still control your soundbar using the IR blaster of your smartphone. Controlling the soundbar using the IR blaster is the quickest and most efficient way of controlling your Samsung soundbar without requiring a remote.
All you need is an IR blaster on your smartphone, then you can simply download the universal remote application, and you are good to go. The best part about this method is that you do not need to have an additional physical remote.
Here are the Steps for Controlling the Samsung Soundbar with the IR Blaster:
- First and foremost, you need to ensure that you have an infrared blaster (IR sensor) on your smartphone.
- Afterward, download the Universal Soundbar Remote Application, from the Playstore.
- Now, select the “Soundbars” from the available list, then “Samsung“.
- You will now have to manually trial and test several remotes from the list, and finally, choose the one that works with your soundbar.
Controlling the Samsung Soundbar Using Third-Party Remote Systems
Finally, if none of the two options given above work for you, you can use third-party universal remotes for controlling your soundbar. If you are not a tech-savvy person, this option is the best for your needs, as you don’t have to buy different applications.
Salient Features of Using the Universal Remote System:
- Affordable Pricing
- Works With Majority of Soundbars
- Quick & Easy
- No Technical Knowledge
You can check out our detailed Samsung TV soundbar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to Control Samsung Soundbar Without Remote?
Yes, you can control the Samsung soundbar without a remote. Above, we have listed three different methods that you can use for controlling your soundbar without the remote. You can either control your soundbar using your Samsung TV remote (if it has the One Remote System), or using the universal remote system, or by using a third-party compatible remote.
How to Turn on Samsung Soundbar Without the Remote?
There are multiple ways on turning on a Samsung soundbar without requiring a remote. You can either your Samsung TV remote (only if it has the One Remote compatibility) for turning on your soundbar, or you can switch on your Samsung soundbar with the universal remote on your mobile phone.
Can We Turn on the Samsung Soundbar with the Samsung TV Remote?
Connect the Samsung soundbar to the TV by either using the universal remote or a third-party remote. When the soundbar is connected to the Samsung TV, go to the settings, and now it will show Samsung soundbar in the settings. Now, your soundbar will automatically turn on when you will switch on your TV. So, you do not need to switch on your soundbar separately.
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Conclusion
Soundbars are usually controlled through their original remotes. However, losing the remotes is not a naive thing (their little gadgets know how to hide). So, people are always looking for alternatives to control their soundbars. Luckily, controlling the Samsung soundbars without original remotes is also possible.
Above, we have compiled a list of three alternative methods that you can use for controlling your Samsung soundbar without the OG remote. How you control your soundbar without the original remote, you can tell us in the comments section below, and we would love to listen to it from you.
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Mia Evelyn is a soundbar specialist and she love to test and review different soundbar brands. She shares her neutral and in-depth reviews through the Soundbar Mag.