How to Pair Bluetooth Devices to Samsung HW-J8500R

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

The Samsung HW-J8500R Soundbar is capable of pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices, which allows you to stream music from them. Bluetooth is the most common type of wireless technology used to connect devices over short distances. This guide will show you how to establish that Bluetooth connection.

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2. Pair Bluetooth

1. Press the Source button on the remote.
   

1. BT should then be displayed on your soundbar.
   

3. Connect Bluetooth

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory manual for the correct PIN or passkey.

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar to all Android devices and generations.

Use one of the following connection methods:

• Method 1 - The Drop Down Menu
• Method 2 - Settings

Drop down menu

1. Swipe down from the top of the device screen if it's a phone or up from the bottom of the device screen if it's a tablet to access the menu.
2. Locate the Bluetooth icon.
   

1. Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
2. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
   This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
3. Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
   

1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

Android menu settings

1. Locate and tap the Apps Menu.
   

1. Locate and tap the Settings icon.
   

1. Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first.
2. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
   This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
3. Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
   

1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

4. Connect Bluetooth

Depending on what device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be the same across all iOS devices and generations.

From any iOS Device

1. Open Settings.
   

1. Tap Bluetooth.
   

1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
   This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
2. Ensure Bluetooth is On then select your device from the list below.
   

1. Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.

5. Pair Bluetooth Device

Some Bluetooth devices are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth device documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.

1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
   This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
2. Click the Action Center icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
   

1. Tap on the All Settings tile after that.
   

1. Then go to Devices.
   

1. Select Bluetooth from the left-hand column and ensure the Bluetooth switch is in the On position to the right. Your Windows 10 device will become discoverable and start searching for devices.
   

1. Once you see the device you want to pair the system with, select it then tap on Pair.
   

1. If asked to compare the passcode showing up on both devices, do so.
   

1. After the pairing was successful the device will show the Paired status under its name.
   

6. Check Audio Devices

To set your default playback device:

1. Right click on your speaker icon in the Notification Area and then click on Playback devices.
   

1. Click on your device you wish to set as the default audio device and click Set Default.
   

1. Click OK to save the changes.
   

To set your default recording device:

1. Right click on your speaker icon in the Notification Area and then click on Recording devices.
   

1. Click on your device you wish to set as the default audio device and click Set Default.
   

1. Click OK to save the changes.
   

7. Pair Bluetooth Device

1. Set your device to pairing mode. The way you do this may be differ from device to device.
   In many cases, you can place your device in pairing mode by having the device off, then pressing and holding the power button to start it up. Usually, after a few moments, it will indicate it is in paring mode (flashing its indicator light, for example), and you can release the power button.
2. On the menu bar, click the Apple menu (1), then System Preferences (2).
   

1. Select Bluetooth.
   

1. Ensure that it says Bluetooth: On. Turn it on with the button if it isn't.
   

1. Your computer will search for any Bluetooth devices in range.
2. Once your device is located, click Pair.
   

1. Once the pairing process is complete, your Mac will automatically connect to the device whenever it is in range.

8. Check Audio Devices

To set your default audio playback device:

1. Click on the speaker icon and click on the device you wish to be your default playback device.
   

To set your default audio recording device:

1. Click on the speaker icon and click on Sound Preferences.
   

1. Click on the Input tab and then select the device you wish to be your default recording device.