Did you update your LG soundbar to the latest version? If you haven’t, you are probably missing out on some new features on your soundbar. LG rolled out a new feature on LG soundbars known as “WOW Orchestra” to enhance the overall sound experience of the soundbar. To utilize this feature, you must update the firmware to the latest version by connecting the LG soundbar to a WiFi network.
Apart from not availing of new features, you may face issues on the LG soundbar, like degraded audio quality, bug issues, and audio lags due to outdated soundbar firmware. In that case, you should update your LG soundbar for error fixes and better sound production. Moreover, updating firmware is a primary troubleshooting method before resetting the LG soundbar for bug fixes.
In this article, we will discuss how to update both older and newer LG soundbars and know about how to check for the latest software versions.
Why Update LG Soundbar?
There are numerous benefits when you update your LG soundbar to the latest version. Some of them are listed below:
- Fixes bug issues
- Enhanced sound quality and fixed audio lags
- Access to new updates like “Wow Orchestra”
- May Support Dolby Atmos
- Increases the bass performance on subwoofers
- Ensures high bandwidth with HDMI
LG Firmware Update – Models & Features
You’ll get the following features after upgrading your LG soundbar.
FEATURE UPDATES | COMPATIBLE LG MODELS (2022 AND ABOVE) |
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Wow Orchestra | S75RQ/R/C, GX, G1, S80QY and above |
AI Room Calibration Pro | S80QY and above |
MQA Support for Tidal | S80QY and above |
4K 120Hz Passthrough | S80QY and above |
Smart Up-mixer | SP7R, S75RQ/R/C, GX, G1, S80QY and above |
Triple layer Spatial Sound | S75RQ/R/C, GX, G1, S80QY and above |
Wow Interface | All 2022 LG soundbars |
Clear Voice Pro | SP7R, S75RQ/R/C, GX, G1, S80QY and above |
How to Update LG Soundbars Using LG Soundbar App
Your newer soundbars like DS95QR, DS75Q, S80QY, S90QY, and others can be updated using this app.
1. Ensure your soundbar and mobile are connected to the same WiFi network.
2. Install the LG Sound Bar app on your iPhone or Android device.
3. Once installed, open the application and sign in with your account credentials.
4. After that, follow the prompts and select your LG soundbar from the shown suggestions.
5. Tap on the Settings at the top right corner of the screen.
6. Select the Device Information and Reset option below.
7. Click on the Software Version Information.
8. Now, you can click Update if there are any updates available.
9. If there’s no update available, it shows “It is the latest software.” Also, you can check the Version Info to know the information about the current version.
After updating the software to the latest firmware, you can connect the LG soundbar to your TV for an enhanced sound experience.
How to Update Older LG Soundbars Manually
Some older model LG soundbars don’t have WiFi capability, so you can’t update using the LG Sound Bar app. In such cases, you can use a USB flash drive or CD/DVD to update the LG soundbar manually without WiFi.
Update using a USB Flash Drive
Before proceeding with the firmware update, make sure that your USB flash drive is FAT32-formatted.
1. Visit the LG support page and download your soundbar model’s update files.
2. Now, unzip the downloaded files and copy them to the USB flash drive.
3. Connect the USB flash drive on the USB port of your LG soundbar when it is off.
4. Now, turn on your soundbar, and an update launch pop-up will appear.
5. The soundbar will start updating. When the update finishes, tap on the Play/Pause button on your remote.
6. The soundbar will restart again after the completion of the updates.
Update using CD/DVD
You can use a writable CD or DVD, or even a USB if it has enough capacity for the updating.
1. Go to the LG support page and download your soundbar model’s update files.
2. Open the Downloads folder on your PC and choose Extract All.
3. After that, use the Burn files to disc option and copy to the CD.
4. Place the extracted files to the root of CD/DVD (the file extension must be in .ROM).
5. Now, choose write to disc to perform the update.
6. Insert the CD/DVD into your TV, and an update window will be shown.
7. Now, Press OK to begin the update.
Note: Additionally, you can also pair your LG soundbar to the subwoofer to increase the bass performance while watching your favorite movies and shows.
New LG Soundbar Update 2023: Wow Orchestra
LG has announced a new feature called Wow Orchestra for the newer models. It will let your soundbars work smoothly, thereby giving you an amazing experience. Some of its notable features are:
- 4K 120Hz Variable Refresh Rate.
- TIDAL Connect availability (with it’s subscription).
- It can produce multi-channel sound independent of the source signal.
- They can support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and less advanced Dolby and DTS audio formats.
- Clear Voice Pro for clear dialogue and voices.
- AI Room Calibration Pro can adjust output audio based on the size and shape of the room.
FAQ
Yes. You can check your soundbar model’s latest version on the LG support page.
Yes. You can check whether your soundbar model is compatible with Wow Orchestra on the official LG page.
System bugs and glitches are the major causes for the LG soundbar not updating issue. You can try resetting your LG soundbar to fix the issues related to firmware updates.