Resetting the Philips Soundbar is a one-stop solution to fix audio, pairing, distorted sound, unresponsive, or other issues. If you have a remote, you can access the reset function by pressing a set of buttons. If you don’t have a physical remote, you need to rely on remote apps, as the Philips Soundbar does not have a reset button or other physical buttons. This article will show you different ways to reset the Philips Soundbar without a remote.
Soft Reset the Philips Soundbar without Remote
Though hard resetting is impossible using Philips Soundbar’s physical buttons, you can perform a soft reset. It is more than enough to fix the minor issues with the Philips Soundbar.
- Press and release the Standby-On button to turn off the Philips Soundbar.
- Remove its power cable from the electric socket.
- Wait for a few minutes to let the residual power go off.
- Plug the Soundbar’s power cable back into the electric socket.
- Press the Standby-On button to turn on the Philips Soundbar.
Check whether issues persist. If found, move to the factory resetting process.
Hard Reset Philips Soundbar using Remote App
To use the remote app, ensure your Philips Soundbar is connected to the same WiFi as your Android or iPhone. If you use a Bluetooth Soundbar, pair it to your mobile via Bluetooth. Install the Philips Entertainment app on your smartphone from the Play Store or App Store. Launch the app and pair it with the Philips Soundbar. Open the remote interface, and you will find the TV-controlling icons there. Using that, you can reset the Philips Soundbar.
- To reset, press these icons in sequence: Right Arrow → Left Arrow → Volume Down.
If the shortcut keys don’t work, use the remote app to go to the Soundbar settings and reset it to factory Defaults.
Alternatively, you can utilize the IR remote apps to reset the Philips Soundbar. If you own an IR built-in Android smartphone, get the IR remote app, which is compatible with controlling a Philips Soundbar.
Launch the app and pair it with your Philips Soundbar. Using the remote interface in the app, you can restore the Philips Soundbar to factory defaults. Here are a few remote apps that can work with Philips Soundbar.
Factory Reset Philips Soundbar using a Universal Remote
Optionally, you can use a universal remote to control the Philips Soundbar. If you own one, program it with the Philips Soundbar using remote codes. Then, use the remote buttons to restore your Philips Soundbar to default settings.
FAQ
Yes. Resetting the Philips Soundbar will bring it to the default settings. So, all the equalizer customizations and previously paired device history will be erased.
