Resetting is the last hope when the Samsung Soundbar encounters a problem with working. Samsung suggests users try shortcut commands on the remote to reset the soundbar. But what if the Samsung Soundbar remote is lost somewhere? Worry not. You can go through this guide to learn three alternate ways to reset the Samsung TV without a remote.
Soft Reset the Samsung Soundbar Without Remote
If you want to rectify minor issues with the Samsung Soundbar, you should consider soft resetting before hard reset. The good thing about this method is that it won’t delete anything on your Soundbar.
- Press the Power button to turn off the Samsung Soundbar.
- Unplug the Soundbar cord from the power source and leave it unplugged for a few minutes.
- Plug the Soundbar cord back into the power source.
- Turn on the Samsung Soundbar by pressing the same Power button.
If soft resetting doesn’t help to solve the issue, proceed with factory resetting.
Hard Reset the Samsung Soundbar using the Panel Buttons
Some Samsung Soundbars have dedicated physical buttons such as Power, Volume Up & Down, and Source on the top panel. Using these buttons, you can reset your Samsung Soundbar to factory default in the following way.
- Method 1 – Hold the Volume Up and Down buttons → Release it when the Samsung Soundbar display shows an INT message.
- Method 2 – Turn off the Samsung Soundbar → Hold the Power button on the Soundbar panel for 10 seconds → Release the button if the Samsung Soundbar displays an INT message.
- Method 3 – Long-click the Power and Volume Down button until the Samsung Soundbar displays an INT message.
Reset the Samsung Soundbar using Remote Apps
Fortunately, you can control the Samsung Soundbar using a remote app on a smartphone. To make this possible, ensure your Samsung Soundbar is connected to the same WiFi as your iPhone or Android. If you don’t know which remote app to use for your Samsung Soundbar, check out our suggestions.
| Remote Apps | App Download Link |
|---|---|
| SmartThings App | Play Store | App Store |
| Audio Remote App | Play Store |
Upon installing the remote app, the control interface will be shown. Using that, you can reset the Samsung Soundbar.
- Method 1 – Hold the Settings icon on the app → Release it when the Samsung Soundbar displays an INT text.
- Method 2 – Turn off the Samsung Soundbar → Hold the Play/Pause icon on the app until the INT message appears.
- Method 3 – Power On the Samsung Soundbar → Long-press the Sound button → Release it when the Samsung Soundbar displays an INT or INT OK message.
You can also perform the same resetting steps using the IR remote app. However, note that the IR remote app works only on Android devices with a built-in IR blaster. If you own it, install and pair the app with the Samsung Soundbar. Then, open the remote interface and restore to the Samsung Soundbar default setting using the app icons.
Reset the Samsung Soundbar using a Universal Remote
If you feel comfortable using a physical remote to control Samsung Soundbar functions, use a universal remote. To accomplish this, make sure your universal remote is programmed with your Samsung Soundbar. Then, you can use it to restore the Samsung Soundbar to defaults.
FAQ
Yes. The Samsung TV remote can control the volume of a Samsung Soundbar. To set it up, go to Settings → Sound → Sound Output → Select Samsung Soundbar → Click Close.
Long-press the ID Set button on the Subwoofer panel to reset the Samsung Soundbar Subwoofer. To reset the Soundbar’s Bluetooth, hold the Bluetooth button until the BT ON message appears.
