How Do I Turn On Bluetooth On My Samsung Smart TV?

There are quite a few devices these days that connect via Bluetooth. Whether it be speakers, headphones, gaming controllers, or a variety of others, the truth is, if you cannot get them to connect to your Samsung Smart TV, they can’t do what you need them to do! So you probably want to know, how do I turn on Bluetooth on my Samsung Smart TV?

To turn on Bluetooth on a Samsung Smart TV, simply press the MENU button on your Samsung remote, navigate to SETTINGS>SOUND OUTPUT>BLUETOOTH SPEAKER LIST. Pressing the toggle here will turn on the Bluetooth and show the list of available connections. 

If you are having trouble turning on the Bluetooth on your Samsung Smart TV, there are a few easy to solve problems you could be encountering. Throughout this article, we are going to go through not only how to turn on and connect to Bluetooth on your Samsung Smart TV, but also how to fix any issues you may have so that you can enjoy this convenient wireless connection in no time!

How Do I Know if my Samsung Smart TV Has Bluetooth?

The easiest way to tell if your Samsung Smart TV has Bluetooth capabilities is to simply go look for the Bluetooth Speaker List. To find this setting, just follow these steps: 

• Turn on your Samsung Smart TV.
• Press the MENU button on your remote. 
• Select SETTINGS, then SOUND OUTPUT.
• You will see the BLUETOOTH SPEAKER LIST here. 

If you do not see the Bluetooth Speaker List, your television can most likely not connect via Bluetooth.

NOTE: There is another set of directions that you can try if these do not work on your television, you can skip ahead probable problems to find them!

Another way to find out is based on when your Samsung TV was manufactured. If it was made before 2018, it will not have Bluetooth connection abilities, however, if it was produced after 2018, it should have Bluetooth options. 

The good news is, even if your television does not offer Bluetooth options, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to plug in via the AUX port. It’s important to note that the adapter will only work with a speaker or headphones and not with a gaming controller or wireless keyboard. 

Why Won’t the Bluetooth on Samsung Smart TV Turn On?

If you have followed the steps above and know that your Samsung Smart TV has Bluetooth connection capabilities but you cannot seem to get the Bluetooth to turn on, there are a few reasons why it may not be working: 

• If your TV was manufactured in 2018, you may need to follow a different set of instructions. 
• You can see the Bluetooth options, but your devices aren’t appearing. 
• Bluetooth options are already on.

The good news is we have a few very simple troubleshooting solutions for you to fix each of these problems you may be facing and turn on your Bluetooth right now!

A Different Set of Instructions

There is a chance that the above instructions are not suitable for your Samsung model. If that is the case, you may be having a hard time finding your Bluetooth Speaker List. Luckily, there is another set of directions that will probably do the trick. 

• Turn on your Samsung Smart TV.
• From the SOURCE MENU select CONNECTION GUIDE.
• In the drop-down menu, you will see SPEAKERS.
• Then you will notice the BLUETOOTH option. 

Once that is selected, the list of available devices will appear on your screen and you can just select which one you want to connect to! 

Bluetooth is Already Turned On

Here’s the thing, there is no on/off switch for Bluetooth on your Samsung Smart TV. So if you are searching for that option, you will never find it. 

In fact, Bluetooth is technically always set to ON, you just need to pair the Bluetooth device you would like to connect in order to use the feature. 

Final Thoughts

There are an almost unlimited number of devices that now run on Bluetooth connection. It is a great way to keep your house cordless and efficient and lucky, the set up is incredibly easy to do! 

So no matter what type of device you want to connect wirelessly to your Samsung Smart TV, knowing how to set up and turn on your Bluetooth is a must. 

Hopefully, you now understand that realistically, Bluetooth is always turned on if your Samsung Smart TV comes equipped with Bluetooth capabilities. But to access it and pair your devices, you will need to follow the simple instructions above. 

If you still are having trouble with the Bluetooth function on your Samsung Smart TV, you may need to reach out to Samsung support for help.