How to Reset Vizio Soundbar? Quick Guide

Even the greatest geeky things break. Your Vizio soundbar may not connect to Bluetooth or sound as nice. It may not work with your TV or other devices. Many Vizio speaker customers have these concerns.

If this happens, resetting your Vizio speaker may assist, but it may be difficult. It turns out soundbars are different from speakers. Because of their extensive features and settings, resetting them might be difficult. 

Audiosk will explain how to reset Vizio soundbar? I’ll make the procedure easy for everyone, regardless of tech knowledge or soundbar experience.

About Vizio soundbar 

I’m delighted to explain why Vizio soundbars are great. Not your typical soundbars, they’re your ticket to great sound. Let’s examine their differences.

Vizio soundbars are trendy and elegant
  • Style Cool: Vizio soundbars are trendy and elegant. They fit well in your environment and improve everything. Consider the Vizio SB36512-F6. It’s so sleek it’ll look like your TV’s.
  • Amazing Sound: Vizio soundbars sound excellent. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X provide clear audio. Imagine having a movie theater at home. Every sound sounds lifelike with the Vizio SB36512-F6.
  • Very Simple Connection: Vizio soundbars make device pairing easy. They have HDMI, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. This makes phone and game console connections easy. All these choices make streaming your favorite TV and movies easy on the Vizio SB36512-F6.
  • User-Friendly: I like how Vizio soundbars are user-friendly. They have simple remotes and applications. The SmartCast software and controller come with the Vizio SB36512-F6. Controlling it is easy.
  • Smart Home-compatible: If you like smart houses, rejoice. Smart home systems link to Vizio soundbars simply. Just speak to operate the Vizio SB36512-F6.

That’s it. Vizio soundbars improve home entertainment. They stand out for their design, sound, and usability. A good example is the Vizio SB36512-F6. It’ll improve TV and music.

Pre-Reset Preparations for Your Vizio Soundbar

The following procedures are necessary before resetting your Vizio soundbar.

Make sure external gadgets and wires aren't the issue

Determine your soundbar model. This is on the packing or manual. If not, check the soundbar label. Reset steps differ per model, so knowing yours is vital. You’ll prevent accidents this way.

Resets your soundbar to factory. Deleting custom settings like device connections and audio preferences. Resetting helps with connection and sound difficulties. You must re-setup subsequently. Make sure external gadgets and wires aren’t the issue.

Finally, collect reset supplies. Paperclips work well for pressing the reset button. Need no fancy tools. Make your soundbar accessible and your workplace stable and safe. Keep the handbook handy. If the handbook doesn’t help, try Vizio’s online assistance.

How to Reset Your Vizio Soundbar: Step-by-Step Guide

Resetting Vizio soundbar is easy. Do it this way:

Turning Off Soundbar

Start by turning off your soundbar. This assures a fresh reset.

Finding the Reset Button or Process

Each Vizio model resets differently. The soundbar’s reset button is normally on the back or bottom. Check your user manual for the method if it’s not visible.

Reset Procedure in Detail

This is the step by step actions to reset your Vizio soundbar:

Hold the button until the soundbar LEDs blink
  • Reset Button Hold: Hold the reset button. This may need a paperclip.
  • Waiting for LED Blink: Hold the button until the soundbar LEDs blink. This means reset has begun.
  • Timely Button Release: Release the reset button when lights blink. Timing is crucial.

Reset confirmation

After releasing the button, the soundbar may reboot or change LED patterns. This validates reset completion. The soundbar is factory-set again.

You must adjust settings and reconnect devices after rebooting. This simple method fixes numerous Vizio soundbar difficulties.

Troubleshooting Common Issues After Reset

After restarting your Vizio soundbar, you may have some difficulties. How to handle them:

After restarting your Vizio soundbar, you may have some difficulties

Soundbar Not Working

Don’t worry about your Vizio soundbar not starting. Let’s verify several things:

  • First, check the power cord. It should fit snuggly into the soundbar and wall outlet. Also check the where you place the soundbar to ensure the good condition.
  • Plug it into another outlet. Sometimes the outlet is the problem.
  • If it still doesn’t work, check the soundbar. In such scenario, seek expert assistance.

Device Connections Are Difficult.

Connection troubles are annoying, but here’s how:

  • Check your soundbar pairing readiness. Your guidebook outlines the steps.
  • Check the connecting device. It should fit and be near the soundbar.
  • Restarting your soundbar and other device might fix it. Try it!

Poor Audio Quality

Here’s an easy workaround for poor sound:

  • Check the audio source. Your soundbar will magnify weak source sound.
  • Try different soundbar settings. Resetting to factory settings may help. Remember that default settings may not suit your space.
  • Check your soundbar’s speakers for obstructions.

Vizio Support: When to Call

When you are trying all these steps and nothing’s right, it’s time to call the professionals.

  • If your soundbar is deathly silent.
  • When connection troubles persist.
  • If tweaking settings doesn’t improve audio quality.
  • Vizio assistance can rescue the day in these situations. Go for experts, after all things you have done. Your soundbar should be reset first, however you may need further assistance to get it correctly.

Conclusion

You’ve revived your Vizio soundbar by resetting it. With better connection, audio quality, and minor bugs fixed, it should feel virtually new. This reset should fix power problems and restore default settings, making it easy to configure and enjoy your soundbar. Here’s to additional hours of fantastic sound when watching movies, listening to music, or gaming. Audiosk knows your Vizio soundbar can give great sounds again!

Ciaran Gonzan

Ciaran Gonzan

Ciaran Gonzan is the CEO and founder of Audiosk. He has 25+ years of experience and expertise in audio production, mixing, and mastering across music, film, and gaming.