Imagine, you are in the middle of a movie, and suddenly, the audio on your soundbar vanishes, and guess what?
The soundbar has changed mode to Bluetooth on its own.
We have been there, and know that it’s not a smooth procedure when the LG soundbar shifts to Bluetooth or any other connectivity.
Reasons for the LG Soundbar Keeps Switching to Bluetooth
Multiple reasons can cause your LG soundbar to keep switching to Bluetooth. We have provided you with all the reasons for the LG soundbar keeps switching to Bluetooth, this issue can arise due to pairing of the soundbar to another device, outdated firmware, and much more.
Below, we have compiled a complete list of the reasons for the LG soundbar keeps changing to Bluetooth.
1. Damaged Power Cable
The most common, unnoticed reason for the LG soundbar to keep switching to Bluetooth connectivity is the damaged power cable. When the LG soundbar comes with a damaged power cable, it is prone to making a sudden shift in the input type, which means, that if the cable on the LG soundbar is damaged, it keeps shifting to the Bluetooth connectivity.
It’s not like always that when the power cable on the soundbar is damaged, it keeps switching to Bluetooth only, in fact, when the power cable on the soundbar is damaged, it can also have plenty of other problems as well.
2. Outdated Firmware
In case, the firmware on the TV becomes outdated, the TV can behave in strange ways, getting into the Bluetooth mode, instead of the desired mode.
Apart from the outdated firmware, when the firmware on the soundbar gets corrupted, it can also have a sudden changing of mode problem. So, you need to make sure that the soundbar’s OS is in good shape.
3. Already Paired Devices
When there are already paired devices with Bluetooth on the soundbar, it can have the issue of switching to the Bluetooth connectivity method.
You need to check out all of your devices and make sure that you haven’t connected the Bluetooth on your other devices, and that the Bluetooth on your other devices isn’t turned on.
4. Not Selecting the Proper Mode on TV
Sometimes, there is the auto-selecting feature turned on which automatically connects the soundbar, and the TV through the right connectivity method. Switching the mode from auto to the preferred connectivity method on the TV as well as the soundbar can avoid the auto-connecting of the soundbar to the TV via Bluetooth connectivity.
5. Faulty Remote/Buttons
The fifth reason for not connecting the LG soundbar to the desired connectivity method is due to the faulty buttons either on the remote or the soundbar itself. People usually don’t have an idea about this, but, when the buttons on the remote or the soundbar are not in good shape, your soundbar can have a shift in the connectivity.
6. Issue With the TV
Just like the soundbar, if there are firmware issues on the soundbar, it can also cause issues in the connectivity, so, you need to be beware of the connectivity issues on the soundbar as well as due to the firmware. The best way to get rid of the connectivity issues on the soundbar, and the TV is by resetting or by updating to the latest firmware.
Fixes for the LG Soundbar Keep Switching to Bluetooth
Very similar to the causes, there are multiple steps involved in the sudden switching of the LG soundbar to Bluetooth.
You can fix this soundbar issue by checking the connections, cables, and numerous other things.
Check out the below-provided guide for fixing the LG soundbar that keeps switching to the Bluetooth issue.
1. Checking the Power Cable
When the power cable on your soundbar is faulty, it can have issues in which the soundbar changes mode to Bluetooth on its own. So, you need to check out the cable on your soundbar.
You need to look for signs of physical damage. Apart from the physical damage signs, you also need to check out the power socket on the soundbar, if the power socket on the soundbar is not in good shape, you can also have connectivity issues with the soundbar.
2. Looking for Bluetooth Devices Nearby
If there are any devices nearby that you can previously be paired to the soundbar, you need to get rid of those devices. You need to check out the nearby paired devices, in ideal case scenarios, you need to unpair the devices from the soundbar.
Summing it up, you need to look around for the Bluetooth devices, unpair them from the soundbar, and turn off the Bluetooth.
3. Selecting the Preferred Input
When you leave the soundbar and the TV in the auto-mode, it can have issues like automatically connecting the soundbar to the other devices. So, when you are having problems with abrupt connecting, you need to check out the mode on the soundbar, as well as the TV.
In case, your TV, and the soundbar are in the auto-mode, you need to change it to the manual mode and see whether the problem gets resolved or not.
4. Checking the Keys on the Remote/Soundbar
Sometimes, there can be faulty keys on the soundbar or the soundbar remote, which changes the audio mode from the soundbar.
You need to check out the remote as well as the TV for the faulty keys issue. Checking the remote for faulty buttons is a little easier, as compared to checking the soundbar itself.
To diagnose the problems with the soundbar remote, you need to take away the remote from the sight of the soundbar and check whether the problem persists or not. In case, the problem persists, you can move on to the next steps.
Likewise, you also need to check out the physical buttons on the soundbar itself. Checking the buttons on the soundbar itself is also a very straightforward procedure, you need to closely observe the “Input” button on the soundbar, and then check whether the button is faulty or not. To checkout the faulty button, you need to see whether the soundbar is closed, unplug it from the source, and TV power, and see if the problem persists or not.
5. Hard Resettting the Soundbar
Hard resetting the soundbar can help you get rid of many issues, the LG soundbar keeps switching to Bluetooth connectivity is one of them. We have tested this on many soundbars, and resetting the soundbar allows you to get rid of the
You can Reset the LG Soundbar by Following the Guide below:
- First of all, you need to turn on the soundbar.
- When you have fully turned on the soundbar, you need to press and hold the “Input + Bluetooth” buttons for 15 seconds.
- Afterwards, the soundbar will blink all the lights, and restart, indicating that the soundbar has been reset.
6. Hard Resetting the TV
If the problem has not been resolved yet, then in the next step, you need to reset the TV. Resetting the TV allows you to get rid of many issues as well which include the sudden shift in the audio input mode. Although, the actual resetting process depends upon the TV’s manufacturer, still, we have provided you with the resetting process of the TVs generally above.
Here are the Steps for Resetting the TV:
- First of all, you need to open the “Menu” on your LG TV.
- Afterward, you need to go to “Settings” on your soundbar.
- Go to the “System” settings, and finally, choose the “Factory Reset” option.
7. Updating Firmware on TV
Lastly, you have to update the firmware on the TV. Updating the firmware on the TV can help you get rid of the sudden changing of the soundbar to Bluetooth.
Here are the Steps for Updating Firmware on the TV:
- Open the “Menu” on your TV.
- Afterwards, you need to open the “Settings”.
- Open the “System” settings.
- Finally, click on “Update Firmware”.
- It will now check out the available updates on the TV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why Does My LG Soundbar Keeps Switching to Bluetooth Connectivity?
The LG soundbar can keep switching to Bluetooth connectivity due to a damaged connectivity cable, outdated firmware, dual connectivity on the soundbar, and a system glitch. These issues can cause your LG soundbar to keep switching to Bluetooth connectivity.
Can Outdated Firmware Cause the Soundbar to Switch Back to Bluetooth Connectivity?
Yes, outdated firmware can cause the soundbar to change the mode to Bluetooth. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons for the soundbar switching of the soundbar to Bluetooth.
Should We Reset the Soundbar If it Keeps Switching to Bluetooth?
Yes, you should reset the soundbar if it keeps switching to Bluetooth. Apart from resetting the soundbar, there are multiple other ways to fix the issue.
Conclusion
If your LG soundbar keeps shifting back to Bluetooth, you need to check out multiple things, like the connections, cables, firmware, and much more.
Here, we have provided you with complete steps for fixing the issue in which the soundbar keeps shifting to the Bluetooth connectivity.
By following this guide, you can conveniently fix the issue when the soundbar keeps shifting to Bluetooth connectivity.