User Manual Multiroom Link (For Soundbar users) Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
CONTENTS CONTENTS CONNECTIONS 3 Preparing Connection Installing the Samsung Multiroom app Connecting to your wireless network automatically (Android/iOS) Connecting to your wireless network manually (Android) Connecting to your wireless network manually (iOS) 3 Connecting to a HUB (Not Included) 15 Connecting additional hub (sold separately) USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP The App at a Glance 28 30 31 31 Guide 32 Services 32 Device Settings 33 Clock 37 8 13 Adding the Soundbar to
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS PREPARING CONNECTION Internet Wireless Router Samsung Link 1 A Wireless Router and a Smart Device. 2 The wireless router must be connected to the Internet. 3 The smart device must be connected to the router via a Wi-Fi connection. ●●Installing the Samsung Multiroom app To use the product, you must download and then install the Samsung Multiroom app on your smart device. You can download the app from Google play or the App Store.
CONTENTS CONNECTING WIRELESSLY ●●Connecting to your wireless network automatically (Android/iOS) AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN Wireless Router Wi-Fi SETUP 5V 0.5A SPK ADD DC 24V DC 24V Power connection 1 Plug the product into an electrical outlet. 2 On your smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app. 3 Check the Tutorial, and then press the Connect Now. • Your smart device searches for devices available for pairing.
CONTENTS 4 Once your smart device finds the product, it attempts to connect it to your wireless network. If your network requires a password, the password prompt appears on the smart device's screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the password. • Depending on your network environment, the speaker may not connect automatically. Select and proceed with manual settings if no connectable device is found.
CONTENTS ●●Connecting to your wireless network manually (Android) Depending on your network environment, the speaker(s) may not connect automatically. If this occurs, you can set up the product manually to connect to the network. 1 If the product fails to connect to your network automatically, select Manual in the Samsung Multiroom app. 2 After turning the product on, press and hold the Wi-Fi SETUP button located at the back for 5 seconds.
CONTENTS 3 On your smart device, press Next. • Your smart device searches for devices available for pairing. 4 Once your smart device finds the product, the speaker and the smart device connect. Then, your smart device attempts to connect the speaker to your network. If you need to enter your network password, the password prompt appears on the smart device's screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the password, and then go to Step 5.
CONTENTS ●●Connecting to your wireless network manually (iOS) 1 If the product fails to connect to your network automatically, select Manual in the Samsung Multiroom app. OR 2 After turning the product on, press and hold the Wi-Fi SETUP button located at the back for 5 seconds. • WIFI SETUP will appear on the product display window and a beep will sound. • The Wi-Fi SETUP feature will also activate by pressing down the Anynet+ button on the remote controller for 7 seconds.
CONTENTS 3 On your smart device, press Next. • Your smart device searches for devices available for pairing. 4 Go to Settings ; Wi-Fi in iOS, and then select [Samsung]Soundbar. 5 To connect your smart device to the product, use the keyboard that appears to enter your password. • The default password is 1234567890. • The speaker and the smart device connect to each other.
CONTENTS 6 Go back to the Samsung Multiroom app. 7 Select Next. 8 From the wireless network list, select your network. 9 If your network requires a password, the password prompt appears on the smart device screen. Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the password. • Once you finish entering, press Done. The product connects to the network. 10 Go to the Settings ; Wi-Fi in iOS, and then select the network that the speaker is connected to.
CONTENTS 12 Go back to the Samsung Multiroom app. • All network connections are finished.
CONTENTS CONNECTING WITH A LAN CABLE LAN cable AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN Wireless Router 5V 0.5A Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DC 24V DC 24V Power connection 1 Connect one end of the LAN cable to the product’s LAN port and the other end to the wireless router. (The product and smart device must be connected to the same wireless router.) 2 Plug the product into an electrical outlet. 3 Launch the Samsung Multiroom app from your smart device. Proceed with connecting your speaker.
CONTENTS ADDING ADDITIONAL SPEAKER(S) To add additional speaker(s) to a network that already has connected products, use the Add Speaker function. 1 On your smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app. 2 Press 3 Press . to view the list of all speakers. 4 Connect the power cable of the speaker to be added to a wall outlet. • When you connect the power cable of the speaker to a wall outlet, the speaker boots up (which takes about 30 seconds), and then initiates Wi-Fi setup automatically.
CONTENTS 7 Press Connect. • Your additional new speaker is added.
CONTENTS CONNECTING TO A HUB (NOT INCLUDED) Power connection AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN DC 24V Wi-Fi SETUP 5V 0.5A SPK ADD DC 24V HUB Wireless Router LAN cable Power connection 1 Connect one end of the LAN cable to the ETHERNET SWITCH port at the back of the hub and the other end to the wireless router. • If the product is already connected to the router by wire, disconnect the LAN cable from the product and then connect the cable between the hub and router.
CONTENTS 4 NETWORK CONNECTED will appear on the product display window and a beep will sound once a connection is established. • Place each speaker at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the HUB when connecting them to the HUB. • Your smart device cannot connect to products or the HUB if there is no wireless router. • To confirm you have a proper connection, check the pairing indicator on the front of the HUB. -- When you turn on the HUB for the first time, there is a 20 minute pairing period.
CONTENTS 8 If the automatic setup fails, run the App again and follow the instructions in the app guide on your device to connect your product and the HUB. ●●Adding the Soundbar to a hub 1 Press the SPK ADD button from the back of the hub. 2 Once the Pairing ( ) indicator on the front of the hub starts to blink, connect the Soundbar you want to add to the power outlet and press the SPK ADD button from the back of the Soundbar for 1 second.
CONTENTS 3 NETWORK CONNECTED will appear on the Soundbar display window and a beep will sound once a new Soundbar is connected to the hub. 4 Launch the Samsung Multiroom app from your smart device. Proceed with connecting your speaker. (➲ See pages 4~5) • The hub connected to the wireless router will be searched and then automatically connected. ●● Change the name of the connected Soundbar from the app to easily differentiate from other Soundbars.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP THE APP AT A GLANCE Enter a keyword and then press to search for a desired music. Check the full list of connected speakers and then press a speaker to either change or setup. * This function may not be provided depending on the model. Press to change the external input source. Press to change to another song from the current source. Press to either check the standby list or edit the playlist. Spin the wheel to search for other music.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP SWITCHING THE INPUT SOURCE You can change the input source (Music Services, Nearby Devices, or Other Music Sources) for a selected speaker. 1 Press Source. 2 Select a source from the list of sources that appears.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP PLAYING MUSIC ●●Playing music files stored in your smart device 1 Press Source. 2 Select Songs on Phone (files stored in the smart device). • If the source is already set to Songs on Phone, press 3 Select a category. . • Songs : Lists all the music files by name. • Albums : Lists all the music files by album. • Artists : Lists all the music files by artist. • Genres : Lists all the music files by genre. • Folders : Lists all the music files by stored folder.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP Using the playback menu 1 Press . 2 A popup menu appears. Select a function. • Shuffle : Randomly plays music files from the song queue. • Repeat : Repeatedly plays the current music file or all the music files in the song queue. • Add to Playlist : Adds the current song to a new or existing playlist. • Favorite : Adds the current song to your favorites list.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP Adjusting the Equalizer You can select factory pre-sets or create your own settings by manually adjusting the loudness of six frequency ranges. 1 Press . 2 A pop-up menu appears. Select Equalizer. 3 To adjust the frequency ranges, drag the sliders up or down. 4 When done, press OK. ●● The Equalizer is not available when speakers are grouped.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP ●●Listening to streaming music Listening to streaming music. 1 Press Source. 2 From Music Services, select a service. ●● Depending on your region or the manufacturer of your smart device, supported content services may differ. ●● You cannot initiate a subscription to a service using your smart device. To use a for-pay service, first subscribe to the service through your computer.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP LISTENING TO INTERNET RADIO 1 Press Source. 2 Select TuneIn. 3 Select a category. • Following : Shows the list of stations added to the preset list or marked by you as stations you are following. By default, 3 radio stations are displayed in the preset list. • Browse : Lists all supported Internet radio stations. • Search : Allows you to search for an Internet radio station using keypad input. 4 After selecting a category, then find and select a station.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP ●●Following a station You can add a station to the Following list. 1 Select a station, and then press the . 2 A popup menu appears. Select +Following. 3 Press Save. • The station you are currently listening to is added to the Following list.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP ●●Setting presets You can add an Internet radio station you are following to the preset list or re-arrange the order of the list. 1 Press to display a popup menu, and then select +Following. 2 Press , and then press Edit. 3 Touch, hold, and then drag the desired station from Following to Presets. 4 To finish editing, press Done.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP SETTING UP THE SPEAKER ●●Setting up the alarm You can listen to sound services or radio broadcast channels at a specified time from a selected speaker. 1 Press to view the list of all speakers. from a desired product and then press Alarm from the popup menu that appears. 2 Press 3 Press Add Alarm from the alarm list. 4 Press Done after setting up detail settings.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP ●●Setting up bedtime You can setup the speaker to automatically turn off a selected speaker after a specified time has elapsed. 1 Press to view the list of all speakers. from a desired product and then press Sleep Timer from the popup menu that appears. 2 Press 3 Select On and then setup a scheduled time. • You can set up to 90 minutes in minute units. 4 Press Start.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP ●●Renaming product You can change the name of the connected product. 1 Press to view the list of all speakers. from a desired product and then press Edit Name from the popup menu that appears. 2 Press 3 Either select a preset name from the list or use your keyboard to enter a desired name.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP USING THE SETTINGS MENU 1 Press . ●●Add Speaker Add Speaker You can connect multiple Samsung speakers to the app.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP ●●Guide Tutorial Select the Tutorial to learn how to use the app. ●●Services Displays a list of available services. ●● Depending on your region or smart device manufacturer, supported content services may differ. ●● You cannot initiate a subscription to a service using your smart device. To use a for-pay service, first subscribe to the service through your computer.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP ●●Device Settings Country You can select the Country. ●● Changing the country changes the available services. However, these services will not work if they are not available in the country you are located in. Front LED ●● Off : Turns off the product's Front LED indicators. ●● On : Turns on the product's Front LED indicators.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP Sound Feedback ●● Off : Turns off Sound Feedback. ●● On : Turns on Sound Feedback. Software Update Shows the product's current software version and lets you turn auto update on or off. ●● On : When on, automatically updates the software when new firmware is released. ●● Off : Turns off the auto update function. ●● Auto update is available when your product is connected to a network and the Software Auto Update function is set to On.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP ●● We strongly recommend that you set Software Update for all your Samsung products to On. Problems with networked functions (such as Group Play) may otherwise occur due to incompatibility issues when a variety of software versions is used on linked products. ●● Software Auto Update will only update the speaker when the speaker is in standby mode. To manually place the speaker in standby mode. 1) Set the Software Auto Update to On.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP Soundbar Network Standby You can turn the Soundbar Network Standby mode of the connected speaker on or off. As long as the Soundbar Network Standby mode is enabled even if the speaker power is off, the provided power auto on feature will allow the speaker to be turned on automatically when a speaker is selected or alarm is setup.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP ●●Clock Alarm Lets you set the Alarm. Sleep Timer Lets you set the Sleep Timer.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP ●●Support Terms & Conditions You can check the full contents of the user agreement of all connected room speakers or Soundbars. Device ID Lets you check the Device ID.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP Contact Samsung Provides a link to the Samsung website. Open Source Licenses Lets you view the Open Source Licenses.
USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP ●●Information Samsung Multiroom Allows you to check the version number of the speaker. App Version Allows you to check the Samsung Multiroom app version.
SELECTING ONE SPEAKER OR MULTIPLE SPEAKERS SELECTING ONE SPEAKER OR MULTIPLE SPEAKERS SELECTING A SPEAKER TO USE You can select a speaker from among the connected speakers to play music through and select the input source and music files to play. 1 Press to go to the list of all speakers. 2 Select a speaker. 3 If no input source is assigned to the selected speaker, the music files stored in the smart device are listed. Select the desired music file to play. • The selected speaker plays the music.
SELECTING ONE SPEAKER OR MULTIPLE SPEAKERS GROUPING MULTIPLE SPEAKERS You can group multiple speakers into one group that plays the same music. Grouping is available only when multiple speakers are connected to the same network. 1 Press to go to the list of all speakers. 2 Press Group. 3 Select other products to add into the group, and then press Done. ●● Group playback is not available for Bluetooth and TV SoundConnect, AUX IN connections. ●● A speaker can be added to one group only.
SELECTING ONE SPEAKER OR MULTIPLE SPEAKERS SETTING THE SURROUND SOUND MODE You can configure multiple products for a surround sound effect. 1 Press to go to the list of all speakers. 2 Press Surround. 3 Press and hold a speaker icon, drag it to the desired place, and then select Next.
SELECTING ONE SPEAKER OR MULTIPLE SPEAKERS 4 Test the speakers, adjust their decibel level, and then press Done. ●● The Surround mode works only in the HDMI or D.IN modes of the Soundbar. ●● Additional multi-room speakers are required to operate the Surround mode and additional multi-room speakers are sold separately. ●● The Surround mode may be canceled automatically if the network connection is unstable.
USING MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS USING MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS PLAYING MEDIA CONTENT SAVED ON A PC ●●Wireless Audio - Multiroom for Desktop To play iTunes music files and other shared PC music files through your product, install the Wireless Audio - Multiroom for Desktop program. To download the Wireless Audio - Multiroom for Desktop program and install it, visit www.samsung.com, and then select Owners & Support > Manuals & Downloads.
USING MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS To use the Wireless Audio Multiroom for Desktop program after you have installed it, follow these steps: 1 Double click the program's icon on the PC's desktop. 2 Select Next to set the shared folders. Wireless Audio - Multiroom for Desktop: Off, On You can set to allow or block accessing from external device.
USING MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS 3 Select the content type and add the selected folder to the shared folders list. After sharing folders, make sure to press the Done button. 1 2 3 4 On your smart device, open the Samsung Multiroom app. 5 Select Source > Nearby Devices, and then select your PC. The shared PC folders and music files are displayed. (For further details, refer to page 24) ●● After adding to or changing the contents of shared folders, make sure to press the y button.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the table below when this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). The unit will not turn on. ●● Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? No sound. ●● Is the Mute function on? ●● Is the volume set to minimum? The HUB doesn't work properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING The Multiroom app doesn't work properly. ●● Does an error occur when accessing the app? ¼¼Make sure your smart device is compatible with the app. ¼¼Make sure the app is the latest version. ¼¼If used with a HUB -- Make sure the HUB and the smart device are connected to same router. -- Make sure the HUB's indicator LED's show that it is working correctly.
TROUBLESHOOTING Soundbar doesn't work properly ●● Is the Soundbar plugged in? ¼¼Check whether the Wi-Fi router you’re using had been certified for Wi-Fi. ¼¼Unplug the Soundbar, plug it back in, and then reconnect it to the router. ¼¼If used with a HUB -- Make sure the smart device and the HUB are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. -- Make sure the HUB's indicator LED's show that it is working correctly. -- If the problem persists, reset the HUB. -- Unplug, then plug in the HUB.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.com/us/ support WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
