Has your Bose remote’s battery down? Don’t fret, you can use the TV remote to control the Bose soundbar. To make it work, you need to enable the HDMI-CEC feature on your TV. Also, you can teach the TV remote functions to the Bose Soundbar. After that, you can turn on the Soundbar, manage the volume, and other functions using the TV remote. This article will teach you the process of controlling your Bose soundbar through a TV remote.
Control Bose Soundbar Using TV Remote via HDMI-CEC
With the HDMI-CEC function on the TV, you can turn on or adjust the Bose Soundbar volume using the TV remote. To do this, you must connect the Bose Soundbar to the TV with the HDMI cable. Then, navigate to the TV settings and enable the HDMI-CEC function on your TV. Now, the Bose Soundbar will sync with your TV. That’s it. You can start controlling the Bose Soundbar using the TV remote.
Important Note: This method may not work if you have connected the Bose Soundbar to your TV using a composite or optical audio cable.
Teach Bose Soundbar to Recognize TV Remote Commands
If you own an IR-based TV remote, you can copy the Bose Soundbar remote commands to your TV remote. This can be done with the help of the Bose app. If you haven’t installed the app, get it on your Android or iPhone and pair it with the Bose Soundbar.
1. Launch the Bose app and get the remote interface.
2. Long-press the TV icon on the remote app.
3. Release the button when the Bluetooth light on the Soundbar bar flashes 3 times. The light will stay lit.
4. Click the Volume Up key on the remote app.
5. Long press the same Volume button on your TV remote until the Soundbar produces a sound. If the Soundbar light flashes amber 2 times, the function is learned. If you see a red light, repeat the process.
6. Repeat the process to copy other functions, such as the Volume Down, Power, and Mute buttons, to the TV remote.
7. Once you copy the Power button function, press Power on a TV remote to check whether it turns on the Bose Soundbar.
Program the TV Remote with a Bose Soundbar
Some TV remotes can function as universal controllers. So, you can program the TV remote with your Bose Soundbar using appropriate remote codes. However, make sure that your TV remote has IR. If so, point the remote towards your Soundbar and press the device button. Then, enter the remote code for your Bose Soundbar. Thus the remote will pair with the Bose Soundbar. With the help of the TV remote keys, you can easily control the Bose Soundbar playback.
FAQ
Connect the Bose Soundbar to your Roku via HDMI cable. Then, enable the HDMI-CEC on your Roku. Now, you can operate the Bose Soundbar using the Roku TV remote.
Yes. You can use remote apps such as Bose and Bose SoundTouch to control the Soundbar without a remote.
