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Can you control Polk soundbar with TV remote?

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Can you control Polk soundbar with TV remote?

Can I control the Magnifi soundbar with the remote of my TV? Yes, the Magnifi Mini / Max (SR) feature CEC and IR learning capability. Please follow the steps described in the Quick Start Guide or the remote learning FAQ. * This feature is often called something different by each TV manufacturer.

How does the Polk Magnifi 2 sound bar work?

The Magnifi 2 is also easy to connect to your TV via HDMI ARC thanks to a wide-open input cubby at the back, allowing you to use your TV remote for volume and power control. (If your TV doesn’t have HDMI ARC, there’s the usual optical digital input as well.) Even connecting to WiFi for streaming via the Google Home app is a relative snap.

Can you use a TV remote to control a sound bar?

As long as your soundbar is connected to your TV, you can control the soundbar using your TV’s remote. Sometimes there are just too many remotes to keep track of. You can simplify things by using one remote to control your TV and soundbar.

What kind of customer service is Polk Audio?

A direct line to Polk Audio customer service. If you’ve got questions or answers post here. PSW-125, capacitor gassing off? Magnifi Max sound bar subwofer randomly makes a pop sound even when TV and system is off.

Can you use a Samsung remote to mute a sound bar?

As long as your soundbar is connected to your TV with either an optical cable or HDMI via ARC, you can control the volume and mute the soundbar using your Samsung TV’s remote. Note: Your TV menu may differ depending on the model. Setting the audio output on the TV and enabling TV control on the soundbar

How does the Polk soundbar connect to the TV?

The wire from the soundbar is plugged into Source 1. It runs to the TV and plugged into the Digital Output. The TV sound is turned off. I turn on the TV and DirecTV by using the remote for the DirecTV control. I turn on the Polk soundbar using the small control provided. Only once in a while will the sound come on instantly thru the soundbar.

As long as your soundbar is connected to your TV, you can control the soundbar using your TV’s remote. Sometimes there are just too many remotes to keep track of. You can simplify things by using one remote to control your TV and soundbar.

As long as your soundbar is connected to your TV with either an optical cable or HDMI via ARC, you can control the volume and mute the soundbar using your Samsung TV’s remote. Note: Your TV menu may differ depending on the model. Setting the audio output on the TV and enabling TV control on the soundbar

Can you connect a sound bar to a Panasonic TV?

Panasonic TVs can also connect to your soundbar for controls through the HDMI or digital optical connection. When using the HDMI connection, you’ll find the ‘HDMI2 (ARC)’ input on your Panasonic TV. Luckily, when you connect via HDMI, Panasonic has an app that allows you to easily switch between your TV’s speakers and soundbar for audio.