Do Smart TVs Have Bluetooth?

The majority of Smart TVs manufactured today have Bluetooth. Sony, Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Hisense, and many more manufacturers produce Smart TVs with Bluetooth connectivity built in. It’s wireless, fast and enables you to stream content or connect devices like headphones and speakers to the TV without using cables. An easy way to tell if a TV is Bluetooth enabled is by inspecting the remote control. If a TV comes with a Smart remote, it has Bluetooth, which is what allows it to communicate with the television. However, if your TV came with a standard infrared (IR) remote, it may not have Bluetooth. To figure out if it does you’ll have to go into the TV’s settings.

Use your remote to go into the TV’s settings, once you’re in “Settings” select “Sound” > then select “Sound Output”. If there’s a Bluetooth Speaker option or a Bluetooth logo, then your TV supports Bluetooth.

Bluetooth is a fantastic feature that’s built into most modern Smart TVs, and I highly recommend you buy a TV that has it. When a TV has Bluetooth wireless technology built in, it can receive control signals from smartphones, tablets, speakers, headphones and other wireless and mobile devices.

Bluetooth allows you to use all sorts of devices with your TV, like speakers and headphones, without wires. This eliminates clutter and exposed wires which makes your home entertainment setup simpler, cleaner and easier to use.

Keep in mind when TV shopping that not all sets have Bluetooth connectivity. Look for a television that specifically states Bluetooth enabled or one that has the Bluetooth logo somewhere on the box.

What’s A Bluetooth Enabled TV?

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that’s used to exchanging data between devices over short distances. It’s a universal technology that most wireless devices share, such as computers, laptops, TVs, smartphones, speakers, remote controls and gaming consoles. Bluetooth is a great feature to have on a TV because many of your other devices will work with the TV once you pair them.

Bluetooth is wireless, fast and enables you to stream content or connect devices to your TV without the hassle of using third-party components, adapters, or long cables.

Bluetooth TVs can connect to Bluetooth headphones, speakers, remote controls, smartphones and many other devices without wires.

For example, I have a set of wireless headphones that I use on my phone, laptop, desktop and TV. Because all my devices have Bluetooth, I can use the headphones wherever I want. There’s no need to buy separate headphones for each device.

A Bluetooth enabled TV can detect Bluetooth devices around it, this makes pairing the device to the television very easy to do. Once the device is paired, the TV remembers the device, which makes using it again, fast and easy to do.

For permanently installed hardware, like a soundbar or wireless surround sound speakers, once you connect them to your Bluetooth enabled TV, they stay connected. Whenever you turn on the TV and speakers, they’ll work together. You don’t have to pair them every time you want to use them. The devices remember that they’ve already been paired and immediately work.

What Are The Benefits Of A Smart TV With Bluetooth?

The biggest benefit of having a Smart TV with Bluetooth is eliminating wires. It’s much easier to hook up additional hardware to your TV if you don’t have wires to consider and a cleaner look. Old fashioned surround sound speakers required running wires from the speakers back to the TV. This meant snaking wires under carpets and around furniture. But if you have a Smart TV with Bluetooth and Bluetooth enabled speakers, the setup is completely wireless and very easy to do.

Bluetooth is wireless, fast and enables you to stream content and connect devices to your TV without the hassle of additional components or cables. Bluetooth-enabled TVs can connect to Bluetooth headphones, speakers and remote controls with the push of a button. They then remember which devices they’ve paired with so using them again on the TV is automatic.

Devices can easily connect to your TV without wires.
The TV remembers which devices it previously connected with so using them is easy.
No wires.
Connection are fast and easy to do.

Using Bluetooth to connect your devices to a Bluetooth enabled Smart TV is fast and easy to do. And once you setup your devices, the TV remembers them, so you don’t have to do it again. But the biggest benefit to me are the elimination of wires. I use surround sound and all the cables snaking around my furniture and under couches

Do All Smart TVs Have Bluetooth?

No, not all Smart TVs have Bluetooth. At first, Bluetooth was only included in a brands flagship high end models because it was a new and expensive technology. But these days, more and more TVs at all price points are being manufactured with Bluetooth capability. Bluetooth has become a standard feature in almost all modern electronics and including speakers, headphones, remote controls smartphones and televisions.

Most older Smart TVs lack Bluetooth connectivity unless it’s a flagship model.
If you’re buying a used Smart TV, check the settings or remote control to find out if the set has Bluetooth.
Almost all modern Smart TVs have Bluetooth built in.
Bluetooth is a standard feature included in almost all electronic devices which includes TVs.

There are many version of Bluetooth which have evolved over the years, which includes v1.0, v1.1, v1.2, v2.0+EDR, v2.1+EDR, v3.0+HS, v4.0 LE, and so on, the latest Bluetooth version as I write this being 5.3. Each subsequent version improves the speed, range and data capacity of Bluetooth.

When you shop for a Bluetooth enabled TV, check which version it is before you buy.

All Bluetooth versions are compatible with their previous versions, so you don’t have to worry about your old Bluetooth speakers not working with a new Bluetooth TV. But older Bluetooth enabled Smart TVs may not be able to take full advantage of new Bluetooth speakers, headphones and other devices.

Although many old and new Smart TVs feature Bluetooth, their functions and capabilities may differ based on what version Bluetooth they have. A mid-range or older Smart TV’s Bluetooth is likely slower than the Bluetooth found in a high-end newer model TV.

How Can I Find Out If My Smart TV Has Bluetooth?

The best way to find out if your TV has Bluetooth is with the remote control. If a TV comes with a Smart remote, it has Bluetooth, which is what allows it to communicate with the television. If your TV came with a standard infrared (IR) remote, it may not have Bluetooth. To figure out if it does you’ll have to go into the televisions settings.

Use your remote to go into the TV’s settings.
Once you’re in “Settings” select “Sound”.
Then select “Sound Output”.
If you see a Bluetooth Speaker option or a Bluetooth logo, your TV supports Bluetooth.

Bluetooth is built into the majority of modern Smart TVs sold. You see the Bluetooth logo on the box or listed in the TV’s list of features. But if you’re buying a used TV, always check to make sure if it has Bluetooth before buying. It’s an essential technology that you’ll need if you want a completely wireless setup.

Here are a few more things to look for when determining if your TV is Bluetooth enabled.

If a new TV has Bluetooth, the logo will be printed on the box or listed in the TV’s features.
The Bluetooth logo maybe on the TV home screen or the remote.
Almost all Smart TVs with Bluetooth will have a Bluetooth section in the “Settings”.

Search for your TV model on Google, Amazon, Best Buy or the manufacturer’s website for a list of specs. Whether or not it has Bluetooth should be listed on the spec sheet, the box or the TV’s manual.

Another Way To Find Out If Your TV Has Bluetooth

A great way to find out if your TV has Bluetooth is by going into your connection settings. Navigate to your TV’s Settings and click Audio Device, from there you’ll be brought to the TV’s connection guide, scroll down until you see the word Bluetooth. If you don;t see Bluetooth listed in your TV’s audio connection guide, it doesn’t have Bluetooth.

Navigate to the TV’s Settings.
Click Audio Device.
Scroll down the TV’s Connection Guide list until you see the word Bluetooth. If you don;t see Bluetooth, your TV doesn’t have it built in.

Pretty much all modern Smart TVs come with Bluetooth built in. But many older models don’t have it. I recommend always checking to make sure a TV has Bluetooth built in before you buy because wireless connectivity with your smartphone, headphones and speakers is a fantastic feature to have.

What Can A Smart TV With Bluetooth Do?

A Smart TV with Bluetooth can connect with a number of devices completely wireless. This includes things like a remote control, smartphone, tablet, PC, laptop, gaming console or headphones. It can also connect with wireless speaker, a soundbar or a complete surround sound system.

Almost any device with Bluetooth connectivity can be paired with a Smart TV to perform a function.

Here’s a list of things you can do with a Bluetooth enabled Smart TV:

Wireless Headset: One of my favorite things to do with my Smart TV is listening at night with my wireless headset. I live in an apartment that requires me to turn down the volume at night, but I can listen and play games as loud as I want with my headset on.
Streaming: Stream audio or video from your smart phone, PC, laptop or tablet without using cables.
Sound System: Connect a complete sound system, soundbar, or just a few speakers to your TV without using any hidden cables.
Gaming: Connect the latest Xbox or Playstation to your TV without wires.
Keyboard & Mouse: You can interact with your TV using a Bluetooth enabled keyboard and mouse just like you can with a PC.
Smartphone: Many Smart TVs have apps which allow you to control the television by phone.

Bluetooth is a very important feature found in almost all modern Smart TVs because it allows you to easily pair just about any Bluetooth enabled device with the TV.

Do Smart TVs Have Bluetooth For Headphones?

Most modern Smart TVs have Bluetooth built in which you can use with Bluetooth enabled headphones. Pairing your headphones to the Smart TV is easy, simply go into your TV’s settings, find the section marked Bluetooth, and click locate devices. Make sure the headphones are turned on and in pairing mode. To place your headphones into pairing mode, click and hold the small pairing button.

While the TV is searching and pairing with the headphones, there will be an indicator on screen and the light on the headphones will usually blink. Once the TV and headphones pair, the TV will say paired next to the device name and the light on the speakers will stop flashing. There is usually also an audible sound made by the TV, headphones or both.

Pairing headphones with a Smart TV usually takes about 10-15 seconds.

Can You Use Bluetooth Headphones On A TV That Doesn’t Have Bluetooth?

You can use Bluetooth headphones on a TV that doesn’t have Bluetooth, but you need an adapter. Without the adapter, the TV won’t be able to pair with your headphones or speaker because it doesn’t have Bluetooth. A Bluetooth adapter is connected to a 3.5mm audio port or a standard left/right AUX audio port using red and white cables.

When using an adapter, the headphones don’t actually connect with the TV, they pair with the adapter. The adapter takes audio signals from the TV and broadcasts them to the headphones.

A Bluetooth adapter works on any TV as long as it has a 3.5mm audio port or left/right AUX audio ports that accept red and white cables.

Summary: Do Smart TVs Have Bluetooth?

Keep in mind when TV shopping that not all sets have Bluetooth connectivity. Look for a television that specifically states Bluetooth enabled or one that has the Bluetooth logo somewhere on the box.

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