How do I connect headphones to my TV?

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Modern televisions are equipped with powerful speakers. So, it would seem, why create a pairing between a TV and wireless headphones? This is supported by two reasons at once:

• The effect of complete immersion in what is happening on the screen is created, because you are not distracted by extraneous noise.
• You can watch your favorite movies at any volume without disturbing the rest of the household.

How to connect bluetooth headphones to TV?

Connecting headphones to a TV is a simple process and is largely identical to pairing with any other device. An appropriate Bluetooth module must be built into it. If it is not there, pairing can be done through a TV set-top box, special external adapters, game consoles.

The connection is as follows:

1. Wireless headphones must be put into search mode. If they are turned off, hold the power button for a few seconds (when turned on, the device will give a characteristic signal).
2. The next step is to go to the TV settings. They will contain the item "Search for Bluetooth devices" (it is located in the sound settings).
3. Open the menu of this item and find the name of your device in it.
4. The last step is pairing. Now you can watch TV through headphones.

How to connect headphones to LG TV?

Pairing the headset with an LG device, if it has a bluetooth module, does not differ from the step-by-step guide described above:

• Go to the "Bluetooth" menu, select the "Bluetooth headset" item, click "OK".
• In the list of devices, select the model that you want to connect.
• Enter the PIN-code (it should be indicated in the instructions, most often 0000 is indicated in the factory settings).

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What if there is no Bluetooth module? Then you need your smartphone at hand. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Find the “Smart Hub” button on the remote control and press it.
2. A code will appear on the screen. It needs to be scanned with a smartphone to install a special application called "LG TV Plus".
3. After starting the program, you need to find your TV model in the list of proposed models.
4. The TV screen will display a PIN code that activates the application: it will become identical to the remote control.
5. Find "Bluetooth Agent" in the application menu.
6. Turn your headset into search mode.
7. Pairing and controlling the device is carried out via a smartphone - you just have to choose your model of a wireless headset.
8. When you want to return to the speakers again, in the application you will need to select the "Connect to TV speaker" item.

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How to connect headphones to a Samsung TV?

Most of the models that Samsung produces are already equipped with a Bluetooth module. However, there are some nuances. Older models only connect directly to a subwoofer, mouse or keyboard. It is not possible to connect a Bluetooth headset via this channel. This is why a dedicated Bluetooth transmitter and digital-to-analog converter are needed. These two devices paired are responsible for pairing the headset with the TV.

The procedure for connecting bluetooth headphones to the TV is as follows:

• In any TV store, you can buy a Bluetooth receiver and digital-to-analog converter.
• The D / A converter must be connected to the optical output of your TV, and the audio input to the receiver.
• Set up the pairing of the headphones with the Bluetooth transmitter in the standard way.
• In the TV menu, select the item "Sound output through an external device".

Done! The headphones are connected to the Samsung TV.

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How to connect wireless headphones to a Sony TV?

By analogy with previous brands, a bluetooth headset can be connected to Sony devices in all the above ways. You need to have a TV model with a built-in module and follow the instructions from the first paragraph of our article. If it is not there, then the headset can be connected using an external receiver or through one of the other external devices, which we will write about below.

2 other ways to connect wireless bluetooth headphones to TV

We have already described one of the main methods used to establish a connection between a TV and wireless headphones: the presence of a receiver and a converter or bluetooth module of your smartphone and an application. However, there are other ways:

1. Via Android TV Box, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, and Roku. Many modern set-top boxes are suitable for pairing a TV with headphones.
2. Through the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One game consoles. These devices support a limited number of wireless headphone models. But if you are trying to connect a supported model, you can enjoy full sound while using the console.