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Having sound problems on a soundbar is quite a common thing, and let’s be honest, we often face these problems sometimes. It can be annoying when these problems occur during a movie or show, and the situation gets worse if you don’t know what to do.
Have trouble with the Samsung soundbar volume goes down on its own? Then you’ve landed on the right blog post, as we’ve compiled a complete list of the Samsung soundbar volume problems, so you won’t have to worry about it anymore. Let’s look at the details instead of bluffing.
What causes my Samsung soundbar to turn up and down on its own?
It is possible for the Samsung Soundbar volume to go up or down by itself from time to time. Interference can be caused by a conflict between the program or the device you are currently using.
A common cause of the problem is SRS TruVolume, an advanced audio setting on the TV.
Problems with Samsung Sound Bar Volume (Complete List)
It is not uncommon for a soundbar to have problems, such as the volume dropping on its own, the sound volume shifting on its own, the low volume, the subwoofer not working, etc.
Samsung soundbars can suffer from an endless number of sound problems. In the following list, we have listed the most common Samsung soundbar sound problems. The best part is that we have compiled a comprehensive solution alongside the problems. This will make it easier for you to resolve the issue.
Samsung Soundbar Volume Goes Down on its own
Oftentimes, the volume of Samsung soundbars goes down by itself. You are not alone if you are experiencing this problem. Most users experience this issue at some point.
In most cases, this issue can be resolved by following the below-given guide – regardless of whether it is a soundbar, cable, or TV firmware issue.
Follow these steps to fix the Samsung Soundbar volume going down by itself:
- Start by restarting both the soundbar and the TV, and see if the issue is resolved, as these problems are often resolved by rebooting the devices.
- Make sure the HDMI connection between your TV and soundbar is working properly. Try cleaning the ports on both the TV and soundbar, and reinstall the cable.
- It is usually the result of a malfunctioning “Volume Down” button on the soundbar, or on the soundbar remote. Also, it can be caused by the “Volume Down” button on the TV, or on the TV remote.
- Check to see if the problem persists or is resolved by removing the batteries from both remotes.
- If you update the firmware on the TV and the soundbar, you may be able to resolve the “Volume Down” issue.
- Last but not least, you can reset the soundbar and the TV separately to resolve the volume-down issue.
If you follow the steps above, you should be able to resolve the Samsung Soundbar’s volume-down issue.
Samsung Soundbar Volume Goes Up on its own
There can also be “Volume Up” issues on the soundbars, which sometimes appear out of nowhere. These issues are usually caused by faulty cables, volume buttons, and firmware.
Don’t worry if you’re also experiencing this problem with your Samsung soundbar, we’ve got you covered.
Samsung Soundbar Volume Increases on Its Own: Here are the steps to resolve the issue:
- The first thing you need to do is restart your soundbar and TV to see if it resolves the issue.
- If your smart TV and Samsung soundbar are connected via HDMI, make sure both devices have HDMI ports and the HDMI cable.
- You should check whether the volume-up issue on the Samsung soundbar will be resolved by taking out the batteries from both the TV remote and the soundbar remote and seeing if that solves the issue.
- The next step is to check your smart TV and soundbar for firmware updates. If any are available, update the firmware.
- You can also reset the soundbar to resolve this issue if there is no update available. Additionally, you can reset the TV to resolve this issue.
Leveling the volume on Samsung Soundbars
You don’t want to overboil bass during a movie, which makes it harder to understand the dialogue. Samsung soundbars also suffer from volume leveling issues.
You need to level the Samsung soundbar volume to fix this problem. Following the below-given guide, you can easily level the Samsung soundbar volume real-quick.
Leveling Samsung Soundbar Volume: Here are the steps:
- It is a good idea to use your soundbar’s leveling mode if it has one. For example, if you are watching movies, use the movies mode, which automatically adjusts the sound to give you the best sound. Similarly, you should stick with the dedicated music mode if you are watching music.
- You can also adjust the equalizer settings using the TV controls to make the sound fit the genre. However, you have to change the equalizer frequently with this method.
- In the event that none of the steps work for you, you can perform a hard reset on your soundbar to restore the default audio setting.
The volume control on the Samsung Soundbar does not work
Having a soundbar that doesn’t have a volume control can be extremely frustrating. We have been there, and we understand how frustrating it can be.
As a result, we have provided the solution for the Samsung Soundbar volume controls in the guide below.
To resolve Samsung volume control issues, follow these steps:
- The first thing you need to do is to check the soundbar remote to see if it’s working or not. If it’s not working, perhaps there’s a problem with it. Replacing the remote will resolve the issue for you.
- The volume of your soundbar might be locked with the TV volume controls if your remote works, but the sound does not change with the remote. Try changing the volume through the TV volume controls.
- Last but not least, you can do a hard reset on your Samsung soundbar.
Low volume on Samsung Soundbar
Last but not least, soundbars can eventually lose volume, mainly due to the audio cable, and also due to firmware issues and problems with the soundbar itself.
To fix the Samsung Soundbar’s low volume issue, follow these steps:
- It is first and foremost important to note that these issues arise due to faulty cables. Therefore, before proceeding, change the audio transmit cable.
- It may be necessary to make a hard reset on the soundbar if the issue persists.
Conclusion
In general, there are two types of volume issues associated with Samsung Soundbars: those in which the soundbar volume goes down on its own and up on its own, or those in which the soundbar is not producing sound as efficiently as before.
The guides above can help you solve all sound-related problems on a Samsung soundbar. By following the guides, you can fix all volume-related problems instantly.
Please let us know in the comments section below what sound-related issue you encountered with your soundbar, and how you resolved it.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my soundbar turning itself down?
If Auto Standby is enabled, the soundbar will turn itself off or enter standby mode automatically after approximately 15 minutes to reduce power consumption. Manuals are available on the model support page.
Why does the volume fluctuate on my soundbar?
The A. VOL (Auto volume) setting adjusts the volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from a connected device. Press the MENU button and select AUDIO → A.
What is the smart volume on Samsung Soundbar?
You can control the volume of your Samsung TV and sound bar using your Samsung TV remote when connected via Bluetooth or HDMI with Smart Volume. With Anynet+, you’ll be able to control all your Samsung HDMI-compatible devices with a single touch, rounding out the HW-F450’s rich feature set.
What is Auto Volume on the soundbar?
If you wish to control the volume of your TV through an external speaker or a soundbar, you need to turn off Auto Volume. The TV can equalize the volume up to 12db.