(1) Does My Samsung TV Have Bluetooth? [Updated 2023]

Between knotted wires and cables hanging loose…

The back of most TVs looks like a nightmare.

Fortunately, there’s a way not to worry about this problem.

And that’s to get wireless peripherals for your Samsung TV.

Question is:

Can your TV connect to Bluetooth devices?

Lucky for you, I got all the answers.

Keep reading to discover:

9 easy ways to tell if your Samsung has Bluetooth.
How to make any Samsung smart TV Bluetooth-capable.
The crucial steps on how to Samsung TV if it has Bluetooth in 3 different ways.
Samsung’s service menu and how to use it to enable Bluetooth on your Samsung TV.
And so much more…

Does my Samsung TV have Bluetooth?

Your Samsung TV has Bluetooth if it has a Samsung One Remote. Otherwise, you can check by looking at your Sound Settings or asking your Voice Assistant. There should also be indicators on the manual or the box with your Samsung. Streaming devices and gaming consoles also give your TV Bluetooth.

How to tell if your Samsung TV has Bluetooth

#1: One Remote

It’s official:

Samsung has taken remote controls up a notch.

You see, they released the Samsung One Remote in 2015.

This remote’s purpose is to bring TV controls to the next level. And they do so by implementing:

Better security.
Universal usage.
HDMI-CEC compatibility.
Personalized voice commands.
Better in-built voice control with Bixby.
A minimalist layout that corresponds to Samsung’s Tizen OS.

How could they do so much with one humble remote?

The answer lies with how it’s connected to your Samsung TV.

Thing is, Samsung realized that you need more than Infrared (IR) to give your remote more features.

And as a result, they combined IR with Bluetooth software.

That’s why having One Remote is a telltale sign that your Samsung TV can use Bluetooth.

#2: Check your Sound Settings

Don’t waste time browsing your entire Settings menu to look for Bluetooth…

Instead, just look at your Sound Settings.

Why there?

You see, people use Bluetooth more often due to one reason:

Speakers or headphones.

That’s why Samsung has a different audio output choice for wireless gadgets.

This is how you can access your Sound Settings to check if you have Bluetooth:

Press the Home or Smart Hub button on your remote.
Go to the Settings page.
Head to the Sound section.
Select Audio Output.

Now, you should see these two options:

Optical.
TV Speaker.

Below those, a third option called “Bluetooth Speaker List” may appear.

If there is, that means your TV is Bluetooth-capable.

#3: With your voice

Are you having a lazy day? Well, it happens to the best of us.

That’s why it’s so handy having voice controls with the Samsung TV remote.

Fortunately, your TV knows itself better than you ever can.

This fact means that, instead of looking for Bluetooth in your Settings menu…

You can ask your TV if it has Bluetooth. And you can do that using these 2 steps:

Step #1: Activate your voice control

The first step is knowing how to activate your Voice Assistant on Samsung TV.

As for your choice of Voice Assistant, you have three:

Bixby.
Alexa.
Google Assistant.

It’s worth noting that Bixby is Samsung’s native Voice Assistant.

However, you can use the other 2 because they’re both enabled in newer Samsung TVs.

To activate any of these assistants, you just need to follow these directions:

Bixby

Press the Home or Smart Hub button on your remote.
Go to the Settings page.
Under General, head to the Voice menu.
Set Voice Assistant to Bixby.

Alexa

Install the Alexa app on your smartphone. (Available on Android and iOS).
Follow the exact directions outlined in the Bixby section, but choose Alexa in the end.
A QR code will appear on your screen. Scan it using your phone.
Create an Amazon account.
Once you’re finished, press Allow.

Google Assistant

Install the Google Assistant app on your smartphone. (Available on Android and iOS).
Follow the exact directions outlined in the Bixby section, but choose Google in the end.
Press I Understand.
Use your phone to open the link displayed on your TV screen.
Tap Get Started and then Open.
Once your phone finds the Samsung TV, press Next.
Select Allow to confirm.

Step #2: Ask your TV

All that’s left to do now is ask your Voice Assistant.

Simply say their name, which should be Bixby, Alexa, or Google by default…

And then say: “Do you have Bluetooth?”

You should have your answer in no time.

#4: Through the service menu

Want to hear a secret?

Your Samsung TV has a hidden menu you can only access through a specific sequence of button presses.

In fact, most TVs have this as well.

This menu is called the service menu.

It’s a repair interface for technicians. In other words, this menu has all the settings available on your Samsung TV.

Now, you might be wondering:

“If this has all my settings, why is it hidden?”

Because there are settings that someone with little technical knowledge shouldn’t change. After all, one wrong move can brick your entire TV.

That said, there’s an option on your service menu that can help you with your problem:

Not just telling you if your Samsung has Bluetooth…

But actually enabling Bluetooth on any Samsung TV.

Now, follow these 2 steps to enable Bluetooth on your Samsung TV:

Step #1: Access your service menu

Here’s one problem with Samsung TVs:

There’s no universal method for accessing your service menu.

Instead, you have 7 potential codes, which I’ll list here.

First, shut your TV down but don’t unplug it.

After that, to access your service menu, try all of these on your remote until one pans out:

Mute > 1 > 1 > 9 > Power.
Mute > 1 > 8 > 2 > Power.
Info > Settings > Mute > Power.
Sleep > P.STD > Mute > Power.
P.STD > Menu > Sleep > Power.
Display/Info > Menu > Mute > Power.
Display/Info > P.STD > Mute > Power.

You’ll know if it works when a menu appears on your screen as you turn it on.

Step #2: Enable Bluetooth

Go to Option.
Head to MRT Option.
Set BT Support to On.

And, there you go. Your TV should now have Bluetooth.

You can watch this video of the entire process here:

#5: Read your TV manual

Did you keep the manual for your Samsung TV?

If so, you’re in luck.

Bluetooth compatibility is usually listed somewhere on there.

But, if you already threw yours out…

Not to worry. You can find your TV manual by entering your TV model number here.

#6: Inspect the box

If it’s not on the manual…

It’s usually in the box that came with your TV.

Simply look for a Bluetooth logo on the box to confirm.

#7: Streaming device

Do you own a streaming device along with your Samsung TV?

If yes, then you most likely have Bluetooth.

However, it’s on your streaming device instead of the TV itself.

But, if you’re only going to use Bluetooth for wireless headsets? Bluetooth on a streaming device is more than enough.

And, if you don’t own one yet, get one. Not only will you have Bluetooth, but streaming devices also have:

Reliability.
Better security.
A wider range of apps.

If you’re interested, here are my recommendations for a streaming device:

Apple TV.
Nvidia Shield TV.
Amazon Fire TV Cube.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K.
Chromecast with Google TV.

#8: Gaming console

Alternatively, gaming consoles also have Bluetooth capability.

After all, most console gamers use a wireless headset while playing.

So, if you own either an Xbox or a PlayStation, here’s how to enable Bluetooth:

Xbox

Turn on the device you want to pair with Xbox.
Switch to your Xbox input on the Samsung TV.
Enable Pairing Mode on the other device.
Press the Pairing button on your Xbox console.
Wait until the light on your Xbox flashes blue.

PlayStation

Switch to your PlayStation input on the Samsung TV.
Go to the Settings menu.
Head to Bluetooth Accessories.
Enable Pairing Mode on the device you want to connect to your PlayStation.
Once your device appears on the list on your PlayStation, press X on your controller.

#9: Give Bluetooth to every Samsung TV

What if you’ve checked every corner of your Samsung TV, and you’re positive it has no Bluetooth?

Well, don’t give up now.

Instead, let me tell you about a lifehack:

There’s one device you can wirelessly connect to your TV without Bluetooth…

And that’s a wireless headset.

However, you’ll need to purchase a Bluetooth transmitter first.

What this does is allow your TV to send out audio waves as Bluetooth signals.

Once you got one, here’s how you can use a wireless Bluetooth headset or speaker on your TV:

Connect the transmitter and your TV’s audio jack.
Plug the transmitter into a power source.
Open the transmitter.
Turn your wireless audio output on and put it in Pairing Mode.
Wait until your device finds the transmitter.

You may also be interested in: How To Connect AirPods To Samsung TV

BONUS: Contact Samsung

Now, if you’re still unsure if your TV can use Bluetooth…

You should try asking the right people.

In this case, Samsung is always available for consultation.