Voice remote & sound system

[Lynx_62]

Can I program the new Voice remote to control volume on a sound system?

[WelshTerrier · Accepted solution]

Good Day.

Your Voice remote will only control the volume up or down for whichever audio source you choose to set up. Internal or External sound, within your TV System settings menu. It will control your channel selection & TV power on / off. (It could also control your sound system power if your TV has an external auto power switching feature.)

In order to control the volume of your sound system, it must be connected as the output audio source for your TV. 

Your Voice remote will control only your TV volume & it's audio output. In your case it will adjust the volume up and down. It will not adjust any other sound system settings.

I have a Samsung Smart TV that is connected to a Sonos sound system. The audio quality is amazing. It automatically recognizes each piece of equipment.

I would start by familiarizing yourself with your TV & sound system audio setup settings. You will probably need to use two remotes or an app if you wish to make further adjustments beyond volume levels.

Thank you for posting your question.

Take care.

[Lynx_62]

Thank you. I hadn’t considered doing it that way; it just might work. I also have a Samsung TV, it’s a smart TV, but it’s probably about 15 years old. I’ll see if it has the appropriate settings for this work around.

Thanks again

[Lynx_62]

Unfortunately it didn’t work. It looks like it will only work with HDMI ARC connection from TV to sound system. My sound system is too old; uses digital optical connection to TV.