How to Control Bose Soundbar With Firestick Remote
Controlling your Bose soundbar with your Firestick remote is a great way to simplify your home entertainment system. With just one remote, you can control both your TV and soundbar, eliminating the need for multiple remotes.
In this article, I will show you how to control your Bose soundbar with your Firestick remote.
To control your Bose soundbar with your Firestick remote, you will need to follow a few simple steps. First, you will need to make sure that your Firestick is connected to your TV and that your soundbar is connected to your TV through an HDMI cable.
Once you have confirmed these connections, you can proceed to the next step.
Next, you will need to enable HDMI CEC on your TV. This will allow your Firestick remote to control your soundbar.
To do this, you will need to go into your TV’s settings and turn on the HDMI CEC option. Once you have enabled HDMI CEC, you should be able to control your soundbar with your Firestick remote.
Here are the two methods you can use details;
Method 1: Using the HDMI CEC Feature
To control your Bose soundbar with your Firestick remote is quite easy when you use the HDMI CEC feature.
If you’ve connected your soundbar to your TV using the HDMI ARC port, you can control it with the Firestick remote by turning on this standalone feature. Here are the steps to do it:
- Using your TV remote, turn on your TV and make sure it is displaying the home screen.
- Locate the Settings button on your TV remote. It is typically represented by a gear or a similar icon.
- Alternatively, navigate to the top right corner of the screen with the remote arrow buttons and click on Settings.
- Using the navigation buttons on your TV remote (e.g., arrow keys), navigate to the Display & Sounds option.
- Scroll way down using the navigation buttons until you find the HDMI CEC Remote Control option.
- The HDMI CEC feature allows devices connected through HDMI to control each other using a single remote.
- Press the OK button to open the settings for HDMI CEC Remote Control.
- Now turn on every option in this setting and press the back or home button.
Once you’ve turned on the HDMI CEC feature, you can now use your Firestick remote to control the soundbar’s volume, power, and other basic functions.
This eliminates the need for a separate remote control for your soundbar and makes it easier to use.
However, keep in mind that not all TVs and soundbars support the HDMI CEC feature. If your devices don’t support it, you may need to use a universal remote control or a dedicated soundbar remote to control your Bose soundbar.
Method 2: Adding the Bose Soundbar in Firestick Equipment
The second method you can use is to add the soundbar to the equipment list on your Firestick. Amazon Fire TV Stick offers a setting that allows users to add equipment, enabling control of multiple devices with the Firestick remote controller.
Here’s how you can do it:
- Begin by accessing the Settings menu on your Firestick device.
- Scroll down through the available options until you locate the “Equipment Control” option.
- Tap on “Equipment Control” to access the equipment management settings.
- Within the Equipment Control menu, select the “Manage Equipment” option.
- Scroll down to locate and select the Soundbar option.
- Once you have selected Soundbar, proceed to follow the onscreen instructions provided by your Firestick.
Carefully read and follow each step provided on the screen to ensure the successful setup of your soundbar.
Once you’ve added your Bose soundbar to your Firestick’s equipment list, you can control it using your Firestick remote. This will allow you to adjust the volume, turn the soundbar on and off, and switch between different inputs easily.
Troubleshooting Firestick Remote Not Working With Bose Soundbar
If your Firestick remote is not working with your Bose soundbar, there are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the issue. Here are some possible solutions:
- Check the batteries: The first thing you should do is check the batteries in your Firestick remote. If they are low or dead, replace them with fresh ones and see if that solves the problem.
- Make sure the soundbar is on: It may seem obvious, but make sure your Bose soundbar is turned on and properly connected to your TV. If it is not, you may not be able to control it with your Firestick remote.
- Re-pair the remote: If the batteries are fine and the soundbar is on, try re-pairing your Firestick remote with the soundbar. To do this, remove the batteries from your Firestick remote for some seconds and reinsert them. You’ll see a notification on your TV screen that the remote has been reconnected.
- Check for interference: If none of the above solutions work, it is possible that there is interference between the remote and the soundbar. Try moving the soundbar to a different location or placing it on a different surface to see if that helps.
- Restart the soundbar: If all else fails, try restarting your Bose soundbar. To do this, press and hold the Power button on the soundbar for 10 seconds until it turns off. Then, unplug the soundbar from the wall and wait 30 seconds before plugging it back in and turning it on again.
Bottom Line
To sum it up, using the Firestick remote to control your Bose soundbar is a helpful and easy way to make your entertainment even better. Just follow the steps I’ve talked about earlier, and you’ll be able to connect the Firestick remote with your Soundbar.
This means you can use one remote to control both what you watch and how it sounds. It’s a simple way to make things easier and enjoy your favorite shows and movies with great sound. So, go ahead and try it out to get the most out of your entertainment setup.
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