How to Reset a Samsung Soundbar

In this article, we'll explain how to reset a Samsung soundbar. There's only one button involved, and you won't need any tools or technical know-how. These troubleshooting tips apply to most Samsung soundbars, though your particular device may work differently. Consult your manual or search for it online if necessary.

How to Soft Reset a Samsung Soundbar

To perform a soft reset on your soundbar means to reboot it. It may not seem like this can make any difference, but power cycling a soundbar in this way can resolve odd behavior or unexpected issues. Here's what to do:

1. Turn off your soundbar and disconnect it from power. Make sure the device is fully powered down.

2. Wait at least thirty seconds.
   

3. Plug the soundbar back in and turn it back on. Once it's powered back up, test it out and see if it's working.

How to Hard Reset a Samsung Soundbar

Hard resetting your soundbar involves completely resetting the device back to factory defaults. Although it sounds complicated, it really just involves a single button press.

1. Turn off the soundbar using its power button or the remote.

2. Hold down the power button on your soundbar for about 10 seconds.

3. Release the button when you see the message INT on the soundbar. If there's not a message, you might instead see a blinking red light.

4. Wait while the soundbar finishes up and prepares for first use.

Other Reset Methods

Here are a couple of other hard reset methods you can try if the above directions were unhelpful:

• Repeat the hard reset steps, but this time hold down the Play/Pause button on the remote in place of the power button for step 2. After about 10 seconds, turn the soundbar back on and try using it again.
  
• Turn the soundbar on, press-and-hold the volume up and volume down buttons simultaneously for about 10 seconds. Wait for the soundbar to restart.