Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] — [Display & Sound] — [Audio output] — [Audio to both TV speakers & other device] to enable it and output sound from both the device connected to the headphone jack or Bluetooth headphones, and the TV speakers.
Use an AdapterPurchase an adapter that has two RCA (audio) jacks on one side and a female jack on the other side that is fitted to the size of your headphone jack. To use the adapter, plug the RCA jacks in the audio jacks in the back of your TV and then plug your headphones into the female jack of the adapter.
Make sure all A/V cable connections are properly connected to the TV. Test the TV using another source like a VCR, DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player. Perform a power reset on the TV. NOTE: For Android TVâ„¢ or Google TVâ„¢, follow these steps to perform a power reset.
Make sure that your Bluetooth device is fully charged. If you have a KD XxxC or XBR XxxC series model, when connecting four or more Bluetooth devices to the TV, the connection or pairing may fail. Turn off any Bluetooth devices that you are not using and then connect the desired Bluetooth device again.
10 Best Wireless Headphones for TV
| Model | Connection | Price |
|---|
| Sennheiser RS 175 Best Overall ? | RF | BUY |
| Avantree HT5009 Strong Runner-Up ? | Bluetooth | BUY |
| Artiste ADH300 Budget Pick #1 ? | RF | BUY |
| Mpow 059 TV Bluetooth Headphones Budget Pick #2 ? | Bluetooth | BUY |
Tap the headphones listed. On an Android device, pull down the shade from the top of the phone and long-press the Bluetooth icon. It'll bring you right to the Bluetooth menu where you can turn it on and then search for devices. Tap the name of the headphones you're trying to pair.
How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to Android Phone
- First Open Settings.
- Next, tap Connections.
- Then tap Bluetooth.
- Then tap Scan at the top-right corner of your screen.
- Next, press and hold the power button on your headphones.
- Finally, find your headphones and tap them.
Smart TVs are built with wireless connection technology built-in to the set itself so that you can use wireless headphones for the TV. Using the on-screen display, you can connect your Bluetooth accessories. Put your headphones into Pairing mode as well.
If you have an Android TV, press the help button on your remote control to access your settings. Then you want to go to Status and Diagnostics or Troubleshooting and System Information and select System Information.
Yes, many smart TV models today come with Bluetooth built in. Sony, LG, Samsung, Toshiba, and Hisense, all make Bluetooth enabled smart TVs. For smart TVs that don't have Bluetooth, you can still make them “Bluetooth enabled†by using a Bluetooth transmitter or downloading the TV manufacturer's smart phone app.
Activate Pairing mode on the Bluetooth headphones. Press and hold the power button or the ID SET button. When the indicator starts to blink quickly, release the button. The Bluetooth headphones enter Pairing mode.
From your TV's Settings, select Sound, and then select Sound Output. If the option Bluetooth Speaker List appears, then your TV supports Bluetooth. If this doesn't match with your TV and you still aren't sure, you can always consult your user manual.
Smart TV Audio Input and Output Connections (Optical)
- Select Audio from the menu.
- Select Speaker setting.
- Select Speaker selection.
- Select External speaker.
- Locate the digital audio out port (optical) on the TV.
- Connect the digital audio cable to the digital audio output (optical) on the TV.
What you can do about Bluetooth pairing failures
- Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
- Determine which pairing process your device employs.
- Turn on discoverable mode.
- Make sure the two devices are in close enough proximity to one another.
- Power the devices off and back on.
- Remove old Bluetooth connections.
How to pair Bluetooth headphones with your phone
- Open the Settings app on your phone.
- Tap Connected devices.
- Tap Pair new device.
- Make sure your headphones are in pairing mode (see the owner manual on how to do this).
- Tap the headphones under the list of available devices.
If your main switcher device has a headphone jack, we recommend using it as the input to route your audio instead of any available Lightning or USB-C ports. Note: Using the headphone jack to connect external audio only supports Mono audio.
