How to connect the soundbar LG Xiaomi TV: all ways with photos and tips

Connecting the soundbar LG Xiaomi TV is a challenge that many users face after buying a speaker system. Although both brands support modern standards for audio transmission, compatibility of devices from different manufacturers sometimes raises questions. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways of connecting, from the classical to the HDMI ARC up to wireless Bluetooth, and give recommendations for audio tuning and troubleshooting typical problems.

Feature of connecting to Xiaomi TVs (series Mi) TV A2, Mi TV Q2, Redmi Smart TV etc.) is in their firmware MIUI TV, This is a model that may limit some of the functions of the audio output, for example, not all models support multi-channel audio transmission through the optics or have a full-fledged audio output. HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel. We tested the connection on different generations of TV and soundbars. LG (budgetary LG SK1 flagship LG SP11RA) — and willing to share working solutions.

If you've tried to connect devices before, but the sound doesn't appear or is disturbing, at the end of this article there's a section with common errors and how to fix them, and we've also compiled a comparison table of how to connect to help you choose the best option for your technology.

1.Preparation: What to check before connecting

Before you combine a soundbar and a TV, make sure both devices are ready to go.

• 🔌 Power: connect the soundbar to the socket and turn it on with the Power button (on some models) LG The indicator is blue when active).
• 📺 Ports on TV: Check the back of Xiaomi TV – there should be at least one of the ports: HDMI ARC, Optical (TOSLINK), 3.5 mm AUX Bluetooth support.
• 🔊 Soundbar mode: on the remote LG Select the source of the signal (Source or Input button) – it must correspond to the port used (for example, HDMI ARC or).
• 📱 Remote TV: Check that you have access to the audio settings in the Xiaomi menu (path: Settings) → Sound. → Sound output).

Pay special attention to the firmware versions of the TV. MIUI TV (Until 2022, there could be a bug with the transmission of sound through HDMI ARC. Update the software through Settings → On TV. → Update the system if a new version is available.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2019 (e.g. Mi) TV 4S), It may not support HDMI ARC — In this case, use optics or Bluetooth.

2. Method 1: Connect via HDMI ARC (recommended)

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel is the most reliable and modern audio transmission method that supports multi-channel audio streaming (including Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital). DTS). You'll need a cable to connect. HDMI 1.4 or newer (better) HDMI 2.0 4K-content).

Step-by-step:

1. Find the port. HDMI ARC on a Xiaomi TV (usually signed or highlighted in color) on a soundbar LG There must also be a connector. HDMI ARC (plainly HDMI IN marked ARC).
2. Connect the cable to both devices.
3. On the remote. LG Click Source and select HDMI ARC.
4. On the TV, go to Settings. → Sound. → Sound output and select HDMI ARC (or external speakers).
5. Enable the Control for option HDMI (Anynet+ on LG) — This will allow you to control the soundbar volume from the TV remote.

If the sound doesn't come up,

• 🔄 Restart both devices (turn off the socket for 30 seconds).
• 🔧 Check what's in the settings. LG switched on TV Sound (in some models it is called Sound) ARC Mode).
• 📶 Update the soundbar firmware through the app LG Wi-Fi Speaker (available for Android and iOS).

Important: Xiaomi Mi series TVs TV P1 newer HDMI eARC, which allows you to transmit uncompressed sound (including Dolby Atmos). HDMI 2.1.

Method 2: Connection via optical cable (TOSLINK)

Optical output (TOSLINK) — alternative HDMI ARC, If your TV doesn't support the latter or the port is busy, this method transmits digital audio without loss, but it doesn't support Dolby Atmos and some formats. DTS.

What you need: optical cable (usually comes with a soundbar). If not, buy a cable with a length of 1-3 meters (cost from 300 rubles).

Instructions:

1. Connect one end of the cable to the Optical Out port on your Xiaomi TV, the other to Optical In on your soundbar LG.
2. On the remote. LG Select the source Optical (Source button).
3. On the TV, go to Settings. → Sound. → Output and select Optical (or SPDIF).
4. Make sure the signal is coming from the optical output of the TV: some Xiaomi models need to enable the option PCM or Auto in the sound settings.

If there's no sound:

• 🔍 Check if the optical port on the TV is jammed (sometimes it is closed with a plug).
• 🔄 Try switching the sound format in Xiaomi settings to PCM (If you need Auto or Dolby).
• 🛠️ Update the TV firmware – in older versions there could be a bug with optical output.

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV 4A mi TV 4C Optical output can only work in mode PCM (You'll need multi-channel audio. HDMI ARC external decoder.

Method 3: Wireless Bluetooth connection

If you don't want to mess with the wires, Bluetooth is a convenient option, but it has limitations.

• 🎵 The sound quality is worse than the wires (usually). AAC or SBC, without Dolby support).
• 🕒 Possible sound delay (up to 200 ms), which is critical for movies.
• 🔋 Soundbar discharges faster (relevant for portable models).

How to connect:

1. Turn on the pairing mode on the soundbar LG: Press the Bluetooth button on the remote or control panel until the indicator flashes.
2. On Xiaomi TV, go to Settings → Bluetooth and select your soundbar from the list.
3. Confirm the pairing (may require input) PIN-code, usually 0000 or 1234).
4. In the TV sound settings (Settings) → Sound. → Output of sound) select Bluetooth.

To reduce the sound delay:

• 🎛️ In the settings LG Enable Game Mode or Low Latency if available).
• 📱 Use aptX Low Latency (if the soundbar supports). This may require an external Bluetooth transmitter (e.g. Creative). BT-W5).

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If Bluetooth audio is interrupted, reduce the distance between devices to 3 meters and remove obstacles (walls, metal objects).

Method 4: Connecting via AUX (3.5 mm)

Analog connection via 3.5 mm AUX — It is the most versatile, but also the lowest quality method, suitable if other methods are not available (for example, on older Xiaomi Mi models). TV 3).

What you need: cable 3.5 mm - 3.5 mm (or 3.5 mm — RCA, if only "tulips" are on soundbar").

Instructions:

1. Connect one end of the cable to the port AUX Out on TV (usually signed as Audio Out or Headphone Out).
2. The other end is inserted AUX In on soundbar LG.
3. On the remote. LG select the source AUX.
4. On TV in Settings → Sound. → Sound output select Analog output.

Limitations of the method:

• 🔊 The sound is transmitted in stereo (no 5.1 or surround sound).
• 📉 There may be interference if the cable is long or poorly shielded.
• 🎚️ Volume is regulated only on the soundbar (not synchronized with the TV remote).

Method 5: Wi-Fi Connection (only for supported models)

Some soundbars LG (for example, LG SP11RA or LG SN11RG) Support Wi-Fi connectivity through technology LG Sound Sync Wireless. It allows you to transmit sound without delay, but requires you to do it:

• 📶 Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz).
• 📱 Xiaomi TV should have an app installed LG TV Plus (available on Google Play for Android) TV).
• 🔄 The soundbar should support Wireless Rear Speaker (check the instructions).

How to set up:

1. Install the app LG TV Plus on Xiaomi TV via Google Play.
2. Connect the soundbar and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. In the app, select Sound Sync and follow the pairing instructions.
4. In the TV sound settings (Settings) → Sound. → Select the Wireless Speaker (LG).

This method is rarely used due to the complexity of the setting, but gives a quality close to the HDMI ARC, wireless.

7 Problem Solving: No sound or interrupted

If you've connected the soundbar LG Does not make a sound or works intermittently, check the following points:

If the problem is not resolved:

• 🔄 Reset the sound settings on TV: Settings → Sound. → Resetting the sound settings.
• 🛠️ Update the soundbar firmware through the app LG Wi-Fi Speaker.
• 📞 Call for support. LG (for Russia: 8-800-200-75-75) or Xiaomi (chat in Mi Community).

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If the Xiaomi TV doesn’t see the Bluetooth soundbar, try connecting it to your smartphone first – it will reset the pairing cache.

8. FAQ: Frequent questions