Are all smart TVs Bluetooth?

Summary

Many smart TVs have built-in Bluetooth capabilities, allowing users to connect wireless devices such as speakers or headphones. However, not all smart TVs support Bluetooth. In such cases, users can still make their TVs “Bluetooth enabled” by using Bluetooth transmitters or the TV manufacturer’s smartphone app.

Some well-known TV brands that offer Bluetooth-enabled smart TVs include Samsung, Sony, LG, Toshiba, and Hisense. Users can check their TV’s settings to see if there is an option for Bluetooth connectivity. Another way to determine if a smart TV has Bluetooth is by consulting the user manual.

If a smart TV does not have built-in Bluetooth, there are ways to add Bluetooth functionality. One option is to connect a Bluetooth transmitter to the TV’s audio output port. The type of transmitter needed depends on the TV’s audio output port. Another alternative is to download the TV manufacturer’s smartphone app, which may provide Bluetooth connectivity.

Roku TVs, such as the TCL 6-Series Roku TV, do not have built-in Bluetooth. However, Roku offers a feature called “Private Listening,” which allows users to listen to the audio wirelessly using a compatible Roku remote or the Roku app on a smartphone or tablet.

To connect a Bluetooth device to an Android TV, users can follow these steps: 1. Press the Home button on the remote control to go to the Home screen. 2. Navigate to the Settings icon and press OK. 3. Scroll down and select “Remote and Accessories.” 4. Choose “Add Accessory” and select the desired device from the list.

Key Points

• Bluetooth on Smart TVs: Many smart TVs have Bluetooth capabilities.
• Checking for Bluetooth: Check the TV’s settings or consult the user manual to see if the TV supports Bluetooth.
• Adding Bluetooth Functionality: Use a Bluetooth transmitter or the TV manufacturer’s smartphone app to make a non-Bluetooth TV Bluetooth enabled.
• Roku TVs: Roku TVs do not have built-in Bluetooth, but they offer the “Private Listening” feature.
• Connecting Bluetooth Devices to Android TV: Use the TV’s settings to add a Bluetooth device to an Android TV.

Questions and Answers

1. How can I tell if my smart TV has Bluetooth?

   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.

2. What TVs have built-in Bluetooth?

   Some examples of TVs with built-in Bluetooth include the LG 43″ Class 4K UHD Smart LED TV, Samsung 55″ Smart 4K Crystal HDR UHD TV TU7000 Series, and the Furrion Aurora 43″ Full Shade 4K Smart Outdoor TV with 70W 2.1ch Outdoor Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer and Bluetooth.

3. What if my smart TV does not have Bluetooth?

   Samsung, Sony, LG, Toshiba, and Hisense offer Bluetooth-enabled smart TVs. For TVs without Bluetooth, you can make them “Bluetooth enabled” by using a Bluetooth transmitter or downloading the TV manufacturer’s smartphone app.

4. Do Samsung smart TVs have Bluetooth?

   Samsung Smart TVs manufactured from 2022 can connect to two Bluetooth devices. However, the connection between the Bluetooth device and the TV may be disrupted if the distance between them is too great.

5. Can you turn a non-Bluetooth TV into a Bluetooth TV?

   Yes, you can connect a Bluetooth transmitter to the TV’s audio output port to add Bluetooth capability to a non-Bluetooth TV.

6. Do Roku TVs have Bluetooth?

   Roku media streamers and Roku TVs, like the TCL 6-Series Roku TV, do not have built-in Bluetooth. However, they offer the “Private Listening” feature, which allows for wireless audio streaming using a compatible Roku remote or the Roku app.

7. How do I add Bluetooth to my TV?

   To connect Bluetooth devices to an Android TV, navigate to the TV’s settings, select “Remote and Accessories,” and choose “Add Accessory.” Then, select the desired device from the list.