Are you facing any audio errors or bug issues on your Samsung soundbar? The main cause of these issues will be the outdated firmware version. In that case, you must update the Samsung Soundbar firmware to the latest version. It is an essential fix when the Samsung Soundbar is not working. Meanwhile, if you’re unsure about updating your Samsung soundbar, don’t worry. You can update the device’s firmware via manual and automatic methods.
Updating your soundbar can do essentials like adding new features, fixing bug issues, and avoiding audio lags to provide you with a seamless sound experience. It is an essential troubleshooting method done before resetting the Samsung Soundbar.
In this article, we will walk you through different methods of updating Samsung Soundbars and details on where to check the latest firmware version.
How to Update Samsung Soundbar Manually
Unlike the smartphone and PC, the steps to update a soundbar will differ. Most of the best Samsung soundbars support using a USB flash drive and the SmartThings app to update the soundbar to the latest firmware.
Update Using a USB Flash Drive
You can update your Samsung soundbar with a USB flash drive containing the updated files.
1. Visit the Samsung support page and download the updated files of your soundbar’s model.
2. Now, unzip the downloaded files and copy them to the USB flash drive.
Note: Do not put them in folder format because the Samsung soundbar can’t be able to find the files.
3. After this, connect the USB flash drive to your Samsung soundbar when it is off.
4. Now, turn on your soundbar using the remote or power button and switch it to the USB source. Some soundbars do not have a USB source; in that case, you can skip this step.
5. Your soundbar will start updating and display UPDATE.
6. The soundbar will turn off after completing the updates. Now tap on the Play/Pause button on your remote for a few seconds.
7. Now, it displays INIT, which means the update is completed, and the soundbar is turned off.
Note: Some Samsung soundbar models may require a micro USB port and an adapter to initiate the update.
Update Using the SmartThings App
SmartThings is a dedicated application for controlling Samsung appliances using your smartphone. After installing this app, you can update the Samsung soundbar without using a USB drive.
1. Ensure that your soundbar and smartphone are connected to the same WiFi network.
2. Install the Smartthings app on your iPhone or Android smartphone.
3. After installing, launch the app and sign in with user credentials.
4. After signing in, follow the prompts and connect your Samsung soundbar with the SmartThings app.
3. Upon connecting, hit the More option (icon with 3 dots) at the top right corner of the screen.
4. Go to Information and select the Firmware Update.
5. Tap on Update Now displayed on the screen.
6. Now follow the on-screen instructions and complete the update.
After the update, you shall try connecting your Samsung Soundbar to your TV and check if you can listen to your favorite audio or music seamlessly.
How to Update Samsung Soundbar Automatically
You can update your soundbar automatically by keeping it connected to a WiFi network. By doing so, the soundbar updates automatically, even in standby mode (with a power cord connected). When you add your soundbar to the SmartThings app on your mobile, it will establish a WiFi connection and will keep your soundbar connected through WiFi.
Moreover, you can enable the Auto-update option on your SmartThings app to get all the updates for the Samsung soundbar.
Note: When the power is cut off, the WiFi connection will also get interrupted. Therefore, you will have to reconnect it to the WiFi.
Unable to Update Samsung Soundbar – Best Fixes
If you’re unable to update your Samsung soundbar using a USB drive or SmartThings app, follow the below methods to fix the issue.
- Lack of WiFi Connectivity: You can’t update your Samsung soundbar if it lacks WiFi connectivity. So, use a USB flash drive to update your soundbar instead of WiFi.
- Restart Device: If your Samsung soundbar is affected by temporary bugs and glitches, you can restart the device by unplugging and plugging it back in.
- Update SmartThings App: You will face issues with updating the firmware if the smartThings app is outdated. So, update the SmartThings firmware to the latest version and try updating the soundbar.
- Reset Soundbar: At last, you can try resetting your Samsung soundbar to fix the issue related to the firmware update.
FAQ
Yes. You can check your soundbar model’s latest version on the Samsung support page.
This may happen when you try to update with the USB, which is not FAT32-formatted. Make sure it is FAT32-formatted. If it still doesn’t work, remove the power cord, plug it in again, and then try again.
After initiating an update, the Samsung soundbar will flash “UPDATE” on the front display.