Connect Bluetooth speaker to Sony KE55XH8196
How to connect Bluetooth devices to Sony KE55XH8196
Configure Bluetooth on Sony KE55XH8196
If you just bought a new or second-hand Sony KE55XH8196 TV or you bought it a long time ago and you don't remember how to link or pair a Bluetooth device, we'll show you how to configure it step by step and with images.
Whether it's to connect a sound bar, wireless speakers, or to connect Bluetooth headsets, it's very useful to know how to pair Bluetooth devices to your TV.
In the case of wireless headphones or headsets, you can play video games, watch TV or listen to music without disturbing others, enjoying full volume late at night, for example.
The Sony KE55XH8196 has the following Bluetooth features:
Bluetooth profiles: HID,HOGP,SPP.
Bluetooth version: 4.2.
Bluetooth: Yes.
Estimated time: 5 minutes.
You will need:
- TV remote
If you don't have a remote you can buy one from this link on Amazon. *
1- First step:
To start configuring Bluetooth speakers or headphones on your Sony KE55XH8196 139.7 cm (55") 4K Ultra HD Smart TV Wi-Fi Black television, press the "Start" or "Home" key on the remote control, it is the button with the drawing of a house.
2- Second step:
Next, using the remote control, move to the settings icon that is in the upper right part of the KE55XH8196 screen, its icon is the symbol of a gear or cogwheel.
Click to access.
3- Third step:
Using the direction keys of the remote control of the Sony KE55XH8196, move down until you find the section called "Controls and accessories", it is the section with the drawing of a kind of remote control and a wireless signal in the upper part.
Press the center button or right directional button on the remote to access this setting.
4- Four step:
The Bluetooth devices that are paired to the KE55XH8196 TV will appear, if any of the devices that appears is the one you want to connect, select it and press the central button on the remote control to connect it.
In the event that there are none, your speaker or headphones do not appear, click on "Add accessories".
5- Fifth step:
Make sure that your Bluetooth speaker, headphones or accessory is in "pairing" mode, the Sony KE55XH8196 TV will start searching for Bluetooth devices that are in range (maximum 8 meters).
6- Sixth step:
As the Sony KE55XH8196 finds available Bluetooth devices to pair with, they will appear on the screen, select the Bluetooth device you want to connect.
7- Seventh step:
A confirmation message will appear to ensure the correct Bluetooth device to be paired.
If the name of the speaker, headphones or remote control is correct, click on "Link".
8- Eighth step:
Your Bluetooth device will have been successfully paired and will appear as "Paired" in the list of Bluetooth devices. You can press the exit or return button on the remote control and start enjoying this new Bluetooth device paired with the Sony KE55XH8196 TV.
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About the device:
The Sony KE55XH8196 it is a television with the Android operating system, 4 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, a screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, a screen diagonal of 139.7 cm, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet port (RJ45) .
