How to Hook up a Soundbar for Dummies

[@edpalacios4340]

6 years later & still helping people thanks man 💪🏻

[@TheSadBarista]

7 years later and still helping people🤣

[@amongthewildspices]

8 years lol 🎉

[@Shelo-e5p]

@@amongthewildspices I’m coming back next year…lol

[@paulttunes]

Thanks a bunch! I'm a senior citizen and my husband and I could not have hook up our sound bar without your help. We enjoyed your teaching method and your humor, techs need to get on board! We are so happy we can hear our fancy new flat screen. Just Texas Country Folks!

[@marcandresen9040]

A half hour with the owner's manual was only frustrating. Two minutes with your video fixed it . Panasonic TV into a Vizio bar. Sincere thanks for a refreshingly simple and entertaining fix!

[@marilynmarbo7988]

Hello Cisco, the Samsung sound bar was a retirement gift from my company. I watched you video on how to hook up a sound bar for dummies. I hooked up my soundbar NO PROBLEM. Thanks Cisco G!

[@CiscoG5]

Your welcome!

[@triciadunlap8065]

I have to be honest, I didnt think this was going to help me at all. But when you said press the "magic" button to get sound, that's all I needed. Thank you so much.

[@Prez69]

That one thing you almost forgot was what helped me the most! Thank you!

[@dydyky055]

I bought a soundbar a couple of weeks ago and couldn't figure out how to get the sound to come through the bar. After watching this video I got it to working within seconds. Thanks because I was about to take it back to the store

[@anij8226]

Our soundbar actually came with several different cords & cables. We followed the instructions exactly and nothing. Tried the listed alternate methods and nothing. Looked at three different videos on youtube and nothing. Called the guy we bought it from at best buy and followed his instructions. Still nothing. We were about to say forget it and take it back to the store when I found your video. We went to walmart, bought the optical cable you told us to get, connected it, turned on the power, and it worked perfectly! You are our hero!! Many, many thanks!

[@CiscoG5]

+Marci Suarez Wow thanks!

[@rebel3353]

I can almost guarantee you he told you to use the HDMI cable using ARC......ARC sucks lol

[@CiscoG5]

Who told who rebel3353?

[@MMM-ib8nw]

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[@frainpalomek4673]

Are you fucken serious. Plug it in and use it. Or its broken.

[@gohogsmay]

I was having the same issue with my soundbar. I was about ready to take the whole thing back until i found your video. I bought the optical cable and BAM, it worked!! Thank you!!!!

[@NateTaylor81]

Many thanks for posting bro! Saved me from breaking out the bourbon to drown my frustrations in. Great job!

[@ThatWhichISee]

Thank you for your video. Worked 2 hours and got sound from cell to play through 3.5 mm jack only. My neighbor suggested trying KZbin and yours was exactly what I needed to know. Dfc wire. At least they should mention this in the instructions.

[@brooklynroyale3315]

Thanks for your help. Couldn't figure out why my sound bar was silent until I watched your video. Props for solving the mystery no one else addressed.

[@fbromfield]

Thank you - especially the bit about taking the caps off the cable. Worked a LOT better when we did that!

[@Enidangel22]

Thank you. I'm a single female and you guys and these videos keep me sane!!!!!!!!!!! I got the soundbar yesterday @ WalMart, so now I'll head back out tomorrow for the digital audio cable.

[@CiscoG5]

please tell me you did not get the same sound bar I do not recommend it please snap a picture of your TV console and its plugins that way you can match up with the sound by your buying good luck

[@Enidangel22]

+Cisco G I got a Sanyo Soundbar. I still haven't figured out how to hook it up. I did go buy the digital audio fiber optical cable. All my hook ups are totally different than the soundbar you have and the TV and I can't figure out how to hook it to the back of the TV. I've got several things that need fixed around here, so I've hired a guy to come do these things tomorrow and he said he knows how to hook up a soundbar too?? He was supposed to come today, but can't make it until tomorrow. We'll see if he can achieve this. I swear, it should be against the friggin' law to sell items and not include the parts that make it work. Makes me CRAZY!!!

[@CiscoG5]

+Vickie Anderson Vicky Anderson I too do handyman work I used to be a builder

[@hardrock1826]

I'm trying to find out how to hook up all the new equipment I just bought. A 75 inch Samsung TV, with a top of the line 9/2 Onkyo theater unit, new Klipsch sound bar and Sub and speakers with a new Bluray. I have watched other videos and just end up being overwhelmed and confused. I learned more watching your video than I have anywhere else. And now I know how to hook up this sound bar because of you. Thank you, glad I found your video.

[@noahritter2633]

holy shit this is really good quality for 6 years ago

[@judywright4241]

I saw this was several yrs ago and thought it wouldn’t apply to the problems I’m having-thinking I needed another HDMI cord or USB, but plugged in the black optic cord and voila! Super thanks!

[@la-kyshabristol5080]

Thank you for the video, I purchased the same cable from Wal-Mart hooked it up with no problems, and immediately had my sound bar working. Thank you

[@the1441]

Perfect, in 2020 I was given this sound bar, my first, no instructions and yours were spot on!! Thank you.

[@Verl1950]

You are awesome!! I watched your video twice and was able to install my sound bar in 6 minutes! I was so dissatisfied with the sound on my Samsung TV that my next step was going to be to return it. I am hearing impaired and the treble was driving me crazy. After installing the soundbar, the bass kicked in immediately and I can even hear with my air conditioner blasting away!! Thanks, Cisco G. You have a fan for life!

[@CiscoG5]

Oh wow that's great! I'm a graphic designer, have a degree in it but, I can't wait till I go to film school so I can keep posting better cool video's for my fans... THANKS!!! Hit like and subscribe! :D

[@CALI_VEGAS_PINA]

I'm sooo glad I found you video! We bought the same sound bar last night at Walmart for $48. We had audio cords at home, but they didn't work for us either! We went back and bought the Digital Toslink Fiber Optic Cable you mentioned and viola!... it worked! Thanks so much... you rock!!🙌🏼😋☀️🌴💕

[@rubineveridgejr.8931]

Couldn’t hook up soundbar to my tv with out this video explaining about the digital audio optical cable that did not come with sound bar . Thanks a lot! Rubin

[@melissathomas1138]

Thanks, I’ve watch so many videos…. Ugh!!!!! But you my man, simply the best. Thanks again!!!

[@mindyhillman7215]

Thank you SO MUCH, Cisco! By 2:35 I had it working! I was about to give up and return the sound bar...so Costco owes you a Big Thank YOU as well!

[@teroyesturgis]

This was the most helpful video I've ever seen on KZbin. I enjoyed the bit of humor that you provided to ease the tension for a dummy like me! I thought you (~forgetting~) to explain the controls on the sound bar went perfect for a dummy like me. Thanks, jOHNNIE

[@themainpage6946]

thank u sooooooooooooo sooooooo much my mom and stepdad were making this a science project... lmfaooooo arguing and everything... once I pressed the button for the sound everybody mouth dropped!!! again thanks soooooo much this video definitely helped me a million times overrrrrrrrrrr.... and I was rolling at your side commentary... hilariousssss!!!!!

[@normlor8109]

just to let you know how much your video had an impact on me is that I just bought a "Sony" sound bar with subwoofer model HCT80 and it DID come with the connection cord. it also looks like the fibre optic one you just showed us. if it hadn't come with I would have had the knowledge to get the cable from Walmart as well where I bought my unit. thanks for making my life so much easier

[@CiscoG5]

Your very welcome buddy! Awesome1

[@JukieBear]

Thanks heaps mate, got the LP-9 going with your help...it came with the optical...so grateful for your support...cheers from downunder!

[@normlor8109]

I just bought a "Sylvania" 32" flat screen for my room mate's birthday and she has a "Toshiba" 24" and for my life can't seem to hook up my "old" Altec Lansing and make it work. now that you've shown me the digital out jack I.m thrilled but still can't use this with my earphone jack for my old system. also, I always thought all good sounding systems needed subwoofers for great sound but this bar of yours seems to give all deep great bass sounds as well as highs. I can't wait to one day buy this soundbar to have her hear great sound as well .thanks NL

[@EdVidz]

Easy walk thru for set up, cable info is worth the time to watch. Good vid..

[@carolechadderton2978]

Thank you so much for this. We really are dummies and didn't know we had to take the plastic caps off the cable until we saw this!

[@ah1300]

THE HOOK UP VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS WAS CLEAR AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND, IT WAS HARD TO WATCH DUE TO A GOOD LOOKING MAN PRESENTING THE INSTRUCTIONS.....

[@CiscoG5]

+GEHL HENIO Why thank you a compliment on my looks.. and here I thought I looked like a bum... "Geek bum" Noted.... :)

[@bmd2905]

Thank you SO much! I got my soundbar hooked up no problem thanks to your advice about using an optical wire and pressing the right buttons,,,, Again, thanks !!

[@kabbey30]

Cool video. Your video was the first one i looked at to find out the installation of my sound bar. Thanks, brother!

[@CiscoG5]

+Wakita Sioux Your welcome my brother... :)

[@blkbird022]

Thanks Cisco I've had my sound bar for a while and when I would set it up , no sound that is until you pointed out the magic button... Now I have sound... Thanks for the video 😊😊😊

[@CiscoG5]

You welcome Merry Christmas!

[@r.o.4357]

Cisco G I have the same sound bar but my Sanyo doesn't have the toss link optical input what do I do

[@CiscoG5]

Sanyo TV? Well there's only one thing you can do if you really want the hook up, buy a New TV for Christmas! Or worse case try to hook it up with the other wires good luck!

[@meaty109]

Thank you Cisco!! ....looked at so many videos! ....Yours was so straight forward and simple! TY

[@lizamontoya5655]

Cisco G, your video was so helpful. I stumbled on it by accident and it was my lat resort for the same product you have on your video. You may want to consider to adding the make & model since RCA has slim to none information on line to help with this product. Once again BIG GRACIAS FOR it...

[@CiscoG5]

+Liza Montoya You are muchos welcome... :)

[@timh1429]

Thanks brother you helped me a ton. I just got a fireplace heater entertainment center with built in sound bar. Thanks to you I had it set up in 3 minutes.

[@kristinak442]

Thanks for resolving my issue by explaining that little button you need to press.

[@karenwillis2151]

This helped us hook up our sound bar more than any other video. Thanks.

[@lanaspencer8487]

THANK GOD! Finally I can go buy the right audio, clear digital audio wire .

[@CiscoG5]

Lana Spencer thank God, Your welcome....

[@mikeatmac]

thank-you thank-you! we were having major problems getting a sound bar set up and your instructions were very well explained

[@sonjamendes9536]

My sound bar came with the cable, hooked it up just like your instructions and we have sound. Thank you thank you, thank you.

[@veronicapurcell6239]

So glad you made this video. I was so baffled on how to set up my soundbar. I want to set it up vertically adjacent to my breakfront which holds my television and stereo equipment in my living room. Good suggestion. I will indeed get another surge protector for security. Great tip. Thanks for making this detailed video. I will try it.

[@drumdilly]

You seem like a cool dude to have a beer with. Thanks brother

[@CiscoG5]

nateroo, for your first question yes I am using a DOC cable... (Some come clear or transparent some come Black, Don't know why?) When you plug it into your TV you are suppose to hear a clicking noise also in your sound bar that magic button is suppose to be set to the "Optical In" setting not the "AUX In" or the "Line In" make sure it is the "Optical In". I am not sure if your sound bar has this option but that is what you are suppose to set it to when using a DOT cable. By using a DOT cable you get much better quality sound than using a regular RCA cable. (Those are the cables that have Red and White at the ends) I hope this helps... Remember people everything you buy isn't compatible. When I buy things especially electronics I take a picture of whatever it is I am going to buy for at home and compare them to what I need at the store. It saves time and and money (Because as soon as you turn your vehicle on there goes money out your tail pipe! and other reasons) and not to mention lots of frustrations.. Cisco out, Peace!

[@LessThanHandy]

Straight up, no chaser video. Thumbs up.

[@CiscoG5]

+LessThanHandy Thanks dude...

[@austinomvig3032]

Thanks! U explaining fiber optic cable made my sound bar work! 🍻

[@USJamaicangirl]

Thanks for all you help. Your video helped me get my sound bar back to working.

[@pinkie13]

thank you. was going crazy trying to figure what I was doing wrong. M.F'ers didn't tell me to buy that extra wire. you are a big help.

[@williammorgan8040]

thanks guy had it going in five mins been looking at it for hours..

[@scoutmom405]

Ok so got my Amazon cable & came back & ta da Sound bar for dummies working for me! Tysm sir!

[@mixddelicious5636]

your video helped me - i almost returned my sound-bar 😩😩🙈🙈 thank you 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@BOONIST]

Hi Cisco, Thanks for the video. I am looking to purchase one and your sound bar sounds good. Can you please tell me what made is your sound bar. Thanks

[@politicaljunkie1967]

Thank you so much. The optical cord was actually in the box this time. Hooked it up and the sound was amazing !!!

[@CiscoG5]

Ahhhh so this company actually put it in there others don't.Which one was it or rather what's the soundbar brand?

[@politicaljunkie1967]

The sound bar brand is ILive, The optical cord was included in the box.

[@CiscoG5]

Hello Sharon just curious does your sound bar look like this? www.bestbuy.com/site/ilive-soundbar-black/5077700.p?id=bb5077700&skuId=5077700&gclid=CjwKEAjwxeq9BRDDh4_MheOnvAESJABZ4VTq2IFnX2zJvVCRQ8U-J-8DiSlbvdVsIWhuV7fB7n2RXBoCg0jw_wcB

[@CiscoG5]

Glad to hear it Mich seems like your not the only one been getting excellent reviews from people with the same problem. Good for you kudos... :)

[@ricardodesouza7229]

What if you have a receiver? Do I unhook my existing surround sound speakers from the receiver? And plug the optic cable in the back of the receiver so I can have just the sound of the sound bar? I have the same exact RCA soundbar you showed on your video please advise. Thank you

[@MissEmma2300]

Also forgot... never had a sound bar.. do you use the tv plus the sound bar or sound bar only?? Sounds great with both gives that theatre sound for sure. Thanks.

[@RonRivet]

Can you adjust the volume of the sound bar with the tv remote or do you need to use the sound bar remote?

[@nateroo]

Hey Cisco, preciate your vid. I have an issue with my Vizio soundbar...tried hookin' it up using the RCA jacks and no sound. Tried using the digital optical cable but it doesn't look anything like the one you are using. Is that a digital optical cable you're plugging into the digital audio output port on the tv? I have a panasonic and that looks just like what's on mine. But when I tried to plug in the digital optical into it, it doesn't feel like it's seating/fitting in. I did get it to feel like it was in but still no sound. I don't see any special button like you showed to get that sound. Any ideas? Thanx! Nate

[@aronka60]

Thanks for responding so quickly. I bought this tv brand called GPX and the sound is low at 100%. That's why I found your video. My son had a soundbar in the house he used for gaming on his laptop. anyway, I hooked it up to this tv and it would not turn off or mute volume control with the set. I am planning to do like you did and get the one from Wal-Mart.

[@CiscoG5]

Aronka Broadhurst Yes I know these Tv's come with such poor sound quality it's like they make you go out to buy all these extras. It's a sham I tell you a huge marketing conspiracy! lol I'm over here laughing but it's kinda true. Do yourself a favor make sure that your new TV has a Fiber optic cable hook -up as well as the sound bar save your self the head ache. If you don't understand what cable I'm speaking of refer back to the video. Thanks for watching and it is my pleasure to help Miss Broadhurst... God bless... -Cisco

[@CiscoG5]

Aronka Broadhurst One more thing Miss Broadhurst don't I repeat don't get the sound-bar I installed in this video (I had major problems with it and took it back twice! I give things and people a second chance that is it) get a better one I recommend a Vizio it's much better quality and only $70-$80 bucks. Thank God I remembered to share that. and please always remember to take a photo of the hook-ups in the back of your TV for referance to buy and match electronics. I mentioned this before trust me it will save you time, money and a trip to the Doctors because of your frustration's, high blood pressure, anxieties and head aches... lol "All true stories" -Cisco

[@axellboy33]

Didnt even know about changing the settings on the sound bar to optical. Big help! It works now thanks

[@ceasergert2780]

So I have a cable box do I connect fire wire from Sound bar to cable box ???? Or just to tv. Thanks 🙏

[@WESTSIDEGuhl]

7 years later and still helping thanks

[@shadowrealm8014]

Wow this help ... I lean you have to pull out the little plastic thingies off the cables .Thanx man

[@IamCadenn]

Would I still get sound out of the bar when playing xbox one bye using the opt cable?

[@CiscoG5]

Thanks for the comments Ja Koe and yes they are like tiny hinge doors just take off the dust caps from the wires and lightly plug it into your TV... :)

[@58METAL]

How do you get the remote to pair with the sound bar? I have the original little black remote that came with the sound bar, but it won’t do anything. Do you know how to get it working?

[@cheddar_popz3282]

That intro song tho...Nostalgic, thanks for the help as well💯

[@applebz]

THANK YOU! Kept trying to connect with the cable that was in the box. Now I understand!

[@antmagic1537]

Good video and helpful. I'm planning on buying a sound bar and wasn't sure how to hook it up. Now I know. thanks for the video.

[@deborahpowers6000]

Thanks bro You were. very helpful . You told me exactly what I needed to know. Have a great day & God Bless!

[@TheJknapp09]

Hi! So I recently bought a Bose soundbar for my older style 46 inch RCA tv. My soundbar has the digital audio output just like the one in your video. But for the tv it has a digital audio output that looks like an auxiliary cord of some kind gets plugged in there. I’ve tried the headphone jack aux way and the sound works but it also has a weird sound in the background. Not sure if you could help me but if you could that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[@rogerk2049]

When did you change the sound from the tv speakers to the soundbar?

[@TheEvie202]

Great video! You saved Christmas! My husband loves his sound bar Thanks to you.👍😃😤

[@CiscoG5]

That's great!

[@OutstandnBeauti]

This helped me realize the smallest things I didn’t do. I had to change the source on the sound bar. It was set to Aux instead of optical.

[@bibinb.8688]

OMG, MY dad and I was trying to make this work for like 2 hours...... until I watched this video, thank you so much

[@yvonnedodge3380]

Thank you so very much for your help! With your instruction, I was able to properly connect my sound bar to my smart TV. Initially, I was also trying to use the audio cable that had the red and the white plug-ins, but I never had any luck. But since I also had the same sound bar as you, I knew this had to work. My Initial mistake was not removing all of the tips. But with the flashlight I was able to locate and see the square digital optical audio jack so once I saw that and plugged it in I was so happy I got sound! Yippee!

[@CiscoG5]

lol glad I could help... :)

[@jlcleveland77]

So does this installation process also pick up on a cable box thru the tv itself, or would i need some type of splitter to run to the back of a cable box?

[@luviano90]

Damn was fixing to break my sound bar because i thought it didn't work..why don't they put on the box you need another cable for sound to come out the damn thing

[@CiscoG5]

Glad you didn't break it... :D

[@CiscoG5]

And Glad I helped you not break it... :D

[@MissEmma2300]

Quick question does the volume level show anywhere on the tv or the sound bar?? I don't see how loud it goes :(

[@thedog-rudog5401]

This may sound like a stupid question but on my sound bar I have an AUX 1 Left - right and an AUX 2 Left - right and then I have a single SUB OUT port. Is that the one I connect to?

[@stephenparkinson5303]

Great hints Cisco, I'm about to go down that path myself - Someone mentioned about wireless connection, I think you can do that via blue tooth without involving the internet. .

[@CiscoG5]

+Stephen Parkinson Thanks and yes you can go wireless however these cheap speakers I had were not blue tooth. I got better ones and turned those junk in they started making a funny whistling noise before the 30 days they sounded nice at first as you can hear on my video. Basically I did this video fooling around because I'm practicing to make tons more after my last week of collage this week. I ran into a guy that was on the Howard Stern show and he wants me to video record him in Boston. So watch out for my You-tube channel in the next month or so. I am also videotaping a Hunter plus myself shooting my crossbow at turkeys! lol I know you didn't have to hear al that but I'm just throwing it out there. Hey I got almost 300,000 views for this first one.!!!

[@durellpayne2900]

Does the sound comes from the soundbar speakers and tv speakers or just the soundbar

[@t_kay504]

Hey Cisco when u connect the cable is the thru that sound bar is the other one come together get connected too or u have to buy to cable for it to??

[@CiscoG5]

Don't really understand the question....?

[@rickglass8374]

Just watched your video and used the optical cab!e, worked great . thank you

[@CiscoG5]

Great job Rick Glass, yayeee you!!! :)

[@zozee223]

What's the name of the cable you bought?

[@jpsmyth87]

Thanks....great job....so glad my CRAIG sound bar came with a fiber optic cable

[@MadMan559est69]

When using the fiber optic cable, do you have sound from both the TV and the sound bar?

[@CiscoG5]

+saltydog Definitely! At least I do and I can tell a substantial difference. However, these speakers you see here started making a weird sound so i got another kind.same set up same thing both TV and Sbar speakers work.

[@onlywaytotheonlyheaven.jh.6984]

How many watts did your RCA soud bar have what model is it

[@mildredking7545]

I'm going to hookup a sound bar...me?....I don't think so babe....until I saw your video. It was just too easy. Thanks Cisco. Mil. In Michigan

[@CiscoG5]

+Mildred King Glad to be of service Mil... :)

[@remcat3572]

Got a Taotronics bar so that we could hook up wired headphones for my mom. Can't get the soundbar to work - my son got sound out of it one time, then nothing. We hear buzz coming from it, so it works - just no sound. Really frustrated. Any advice? I can't find that magic button on ours like you showed. Thanks!

[@garrihyseafoods552]

Hey Cisco, Can you hook up a soundbar via Bluetooth to a tv ?

[@back4onemore]

Will the fiber optic cable work with my tv if I'm using dish network because I tried using the Rca cables and they wouldn't work with external speakers?thanks for the video.

[@CiscoG5]

I don't see why not the Dish has nothing to do with you connecting speakers to your TV how I instructed in this video. Thanks!

[@carlosb9577]

Thanks man it really helped me out i had so many componet cables to set up but u made it easier for me

[@NewYorkNaturals]

Hi, Cisco! I recently just got a RCA sound bar from Walmart the sound is so low it almost sounds like my phone speakers. I notice that your sound was pretty loud is that with the woofer and other speakers? Thanks in advance

[@TheJayson11]

GOT THE VIZIO 2.1 WITH SUB WOFFER AND THE FIBER OPTIC CABLE WAS INCLUDED WITH IT I WAS SHOCKED... IT SOUND PRETTY DARN GOOD GREAT SOUND THANKS THIS VIDEO MADE IT VERY EASY TO HOOK IT UP I WAS GOING TO TRY RCA FIRST BUT THIS WORKED FINE PEACE MAN

[@CiscoG5]

Awesome jay glad to hear it I guess their making it easier by putting the right cables in the damn box like it should be! Maybe they looked at this video too and don't want the competition to sell their wires so they should give me commission!!! lol... Yeah wishful thinking on my part... Peace brother!

[@TheJayson11]

TAKE CARE GOD BLESS..

[@veronicamejia2167]

thank you for this video, i have the same soundbar and I could not figure out why i couldn't get sound, this really help :)

[@CiscoG5]

Your very welcome Veronica I'm glad I could help... :)

[@CiscoG5]

Again thank YOU! Veronica... :)

[@drncrry]

Great Video but i would like to know does your T.V. have to be blue tooth connection capable? for example i have a Dynex would i be able to use a sound bar?

[@CiscoG5]

Dorian Curry No Dorian it does not have to be blue tooth capable if that's what you are actually meaning. The optical cable like in the video gets connected directly to and from TV and Surround sound or "sound bar" . Hope that answers your question... Thank you for liking... :)

[@drncrry]

Thank you so much

[@MadsWorld34]

do you have to use the remote to turn up and down the sound or will the tv do it also

[@myerholtzberg2470]

Can the TV remote work the sound bar as well

[@CiscoG5]

Depends on the remote! Is it universal? Does it have the buttons required? Can you sync the remote? All very valid questions...

[@CiscoG5]

yes