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Getting LG Magic Remote to work with Sonos Soundbars

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Step by Step guide on how to get LG Magic Remote to work with a Sonos soundbar. Reference: https://support.sonos.com/s/article/3479?language=en_US My updated video using a 2022 C2 OLED: /watch/ggOr7p7b8CTbr Update 1: I tested the solution with a C9 OLED and the 2013 style Sonos soundbar. I have also been able to use this technique on a C6 OLED. Some replies are suggesting this method may not work with a CX Update 2: If you have a Beam or are getting the Sonos Arc with HDMI ARC, everything should work as expected after selecting HDMI ARC as the output choice. The hack offered in this video should not be necessary. Please take the time to subscribe, comment, and like. It means a lot ... if you like these videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeverEnoughTech Business: daniel.s.glaser@gmail.com Recording Gear (affiliate links - help support the channel) ---------- 👉 Sony A7iii Mirrorless Camera: https://amzn.to/2CC6X7o 👉 Sony 50mm lens for filming: https://amzn.to/2Zw3xw8 👉 Sony ZV-1 blogging camera (overhead view): https://amzn.to/2B1ipcp 👉 Pad Pro 2020 (256GB): https://amzn.to/30aqBiY 👉 iPad Pro USBC Hub: https://amzn.to/2DKMM7Y 👉 Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro: https://amzn.to/396dRhy 👉 Microphone (Sennheiser): https://amzn.to/3j7vbHy 👉 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://amzn.to/3h36Qkd 👉 SanDisk 2TB SSD: https://amzn.to/391lhSU 👉 SanDisk SDXC 512GB: https://amzn.to/3gUpieS 👉 Sony Headphones: https://amzn.to/30exNe4 👉 Teleprompter: https://amzn.to/2AZIgkP 👉 Tripod: https://amzn.to/390Glcd 👉 Boom arm for mic: https://amzn.to/3h37SwB 👉 Overhead Camera Mount: https://amzn.to/2B0FEmO 👉 Overhead and green screen backdrop stand: https://amzn.to/3frB7ZD Lighting and Decoration (affiliate) -------------------------------------- 👉 Background TV (LG OLED) https://amzn.to/30g13AS 👉 Led Lighting https://amzn.to/2Zt1OHU 👉 Ring Light https://amzn.to/3eqZxkE 👉 Studio Lights https://amzn.to/3exGiWu 👉 LED Tree Purple https://amzn.to/2ZA6fAR 👉 LED Tree Blue https://amzn.to/390cxg2 👉 Accent LED Lights https://amzn.to/38XhTIZ 👉 Light Reflector https://amzn.to/3fBo7kc 👉 Light Diffuser https://amzn.to/2Op0Fe7 👉 Small Lamp (alternative currently sold out): https://amzn.to/2ZuGhyh My Cube Solving Apps ------------------------------------------- 👉Cube Snap - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cube-snap/id558202790 👉Cube Snap 2 - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cube-snap-2/id1296614281 Sonos Videos 👉 Sonos Arc unboxing - /watch/8AHIOp3bUi-bI 👉 Make Sonos the default Google Assistant speaker - /watch/gZEtm8eTpvsTt iPadOS 14 👉 Episode 1 Widgets: /watch/0oCflj4W52UWf 👉 Episode 2 Apple Pencil /watch/gxB1glWiG9zi1 👉 Episode 3 Compact Calls, Siri, Shortcuts: /watch/EPW86iuNJpbN8 Learn about the iPad Pro and cases 👉BRYDGE Pro+ vs. Apple Magi iOS 14 👉Episode 1 /watch/EFWCkfTZgCsZC My most popular video 👉/watch/kyRGdcc-SA4-G WWDC hardware that didn't get announced 👉/watch/UH7kebWYlWqYk iPhone 12 Rumor Roundup 👉/watch/cVFGkn3ksTUkG Learn about Apple AR Glasses 👉Episode 1: /watch/VSXmbSm ... 👉Episode 2: /watch/AgeRLgMIK05IR Learn about the iPad Pro and cases 👉BRYDGE Pro+ vs. Apple Magic Keyboard: /watch/P8YUJ8U ... 👉10 Useful iPad Keyboard Shortcuts: /watch/QSs5ppS3k4v35 👉Magic Keyboard 5 Best Features: /watch/8NRzFRhgzRLgz 👉What I Hate About the Apple Magic Keyboard: /watch/ksllkVs1sT21l 👉iPad Track Pad Tutorial: /watch/QOJCo6jesnYeC 👉iPad 2020 Review: /watch/IIK_3TCW1adW_

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    @UserName-mj6db4 years ago My interface was a little different on the tv but these steps were close enough to what i needed and i got it to work! Thanks for the video brother. 5
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    @MrAttagon3 years ago Youre the man i was looking all over for this. There has been an update i believe however and sonos instead of phillips now works. And you dont have to . ...Expand 3
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    @Fight3rsParadise4 years ago This video needs more likes and shares. It was very clear and straight to the point. Thank you! 2
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    @stp9262 years ago Thank you for this helpful video. My lg tv has a different menu, and the sonos isnt listed under devices, but typing sonos in the search bar makes it ma . ...Expand 3
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    @bernietinirau81603 years ago Thank you for this, i recently gave away my sonos play base to my friends & couldnt link the magic remote to it.
    they have to use the apple tv remote to control the sound.
    much appreciated.
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    @DJtalos793 years ago Very helpful! Thanks for doing this video! I have a roku which after doing the connection it also worked with volume and power on/off on the remote.
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    @kevinpoole46544 years ago Firmware update from lg on my oled 55 cx5lb has largely solved this. I now have firmware version 3. 11. X; follow the standard directions, the trick is not . ...Expand 8
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    @rovyfiesta3 years ago So my tv is a newer model and it doesnt have that list of devices. What can i do? 1
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    @nielsvanlaarhoven2 years ago Thanks a lot! This helped me out with my denon heos soundbar. It cost me 2 hours of my life before i found your video, but still. It works!
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    @Rubiehart882 years ago Thank you so much! This was actually helpful i tried to get help from sonos and they couldn' t help. But this was actually helpful even though my menu . ...Expand
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    @MJCampbellviking63 years ago Wow! This video is so helpful. Thanks so much. Saved me so much time. I would not of figured this out on my own. 1
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    @anthonyash31032 years ago Great video. Thanks so much. Worked for my sonos play base exactly as directed. Awesome.
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    @ksoup09253 years ago Sweet! Thank you! Ended several days of frustration!
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    @myhome11792 years ago Thanks so much! This worked for my linsar webos tv with my sonos playbar.
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    @Maxoof145 months ago Thank you! Like some people it was not working with the phillips setting but i finaly found sonos by typing it. I hope i will not have to do it again.
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    @timothysagehorn94384 years ago There are many issues with the lg oled cxpua series. With headphones plugged into the output on the back, they only work if ' audio out(line out)#39; . ...Expand 2
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    @francismonthe67244 years ago How far you control it because mine work on mine only if iam close.
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    @vgriff763 years ago Thanks man! Glad i found this, was getting a little frustrated to say the least!
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    @gregbesa25673 years ago Thank you for this video. Very helpful! Curious why you can' t use the sonos selection under the manufacturer selection.
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    @PatrickMeskell2 years ago Great instruction thanks, worked on the first attempt!
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    @rzellmer2194 years ago Great video. Got it to work. Very clear instructions. Thanks much! 1
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    @rockym1910 months ago Good day, thanks for the tutorial. I tried to follow it but i crashed in the sonos setup app. I don' t have a choice of remote control setup here. I am doing something wrong? Thank you.
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    @Kixsanity2 years ago I want to utilize the earc capabilities of my tv. If i connect it as optical in this manner will it still work and have the same features as earc?
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    @brad_neal3 years ago Thank you for the vid - it worked! But why such a convoluted setup procedure? No average user would ever be able to figure this out on their own. Sonos or lg needs to address this!
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    @stevenmatthews7922 years ago Man thank you so much for this video! I almost sold my system.
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    @vikramdesai76993 years ago I just got the lg oled cx. In my interface once i go to all settings > connection, i dont see a device connector option. I see device connection setting . ...Expand 1
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    @kristimarineau41474 years ago Thank you so much for this! I was so frustrated by the default instructions! It works perfectly now!
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    @roisitbon4413 years ago The only option that actually works! This is great!
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    @skirabbit2 years ago So i did all the steps (as with others i have a different menu tree - anyway got to the point when i have to push the plus - it worked - push the plus . ...Expand
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    @aditya-garg9 months ago I guess optical audio cannot controled with magic remote.
    further complexity added as other brands like zebronics are not shown.
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    @lachang68074 years ago Stumped as cant connect using this method with lg gx since now with the new webos and has sonos as the manufacturer. Tried using philips but doesnt wor . ...Expand 1
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    @windowsgeek22563 years ago Thanks for the video but unfortunately my oledcx tv has webos version 5. 2. 1 - 290906 and doesnt have the device connector setting and i cant see a way to continue. Any suggestion please?
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    @UhhhhhnooOOo00oO6 months ago If you really want to know. Do it this way on an lg tv or projector after 2018 or so. You have to almost trick it on a prior to 2018 model. Go to input . ...Expand
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    @theharrisnow4 years ago Shame it' s such a pain in the bum to get this done. I rather have a remote than using an app especially if you have 2 routers at home and have to be on the same network as your speaker. Just painful. 2
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    @johnmat19753 years ago I' ve managed to do it finally!
    what i did-
    part one - this should set u sonos playbar
    lg settings -
    sound
    additional settings
    dtv audio setting - auto
    lg sound sync - off
    digital sound out - pass through
    part two
    lg settings -
    connection
    device connection settings
    universal control settings
    (i have no universal remotes setup here yet)
    connecting to a new device
    next
    bar
    next
    optical
    next
    philips
    before pressing next on the tv make sure you have the sonos app open at the following page-
    sonos app-
    withcontrolwill say replace current remote - if already set up to an old
    back to the tv
    next
    this then should sync the playbar and remote/tv together
    done
    .
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    @monroethegreat75394 years ago I just ordered the lg oled cx which will arrive thursday, i have the sonos playbar 5. 1 surround sound system, i just read the lg cx does not support optical . ...Expand 1
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    @keenaanstratman55684 years ago Hi, i just got a new lg cx and i cant find the device connector, i looked where you said and it wasnt there. Is there something im doing wrong? 2
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    @ArneSlot79last year It was working fine till the moment i had to reset mij c6
    now i cant connect the lg remote anymore. The fhilips way dont work for me. And the sonos anyone here that can help?. ...Expand
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    @fucc7734 years ago So i have to switch from hdmi arc to optical when connecting sonos to my tv for this to work?
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    @Sky_394 years ago Sonos app doesn' t recognize my remote. I do the setting on my tv c9 oled (add remote for soundbar, philips)
    someone have this problem?
    1
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    @Noplayster133 years ago Cant find the device connector anymore. Maybe an update removed it.
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    @jfishcake9 months ago I am having this issue but i am connected via hdmi arc.
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    @wizkhalifa365last year What if my lg tv doesn' t say device connector.
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    @grimathy28925 months ago For everyone that still have problems. I a have sonos ray. For newer lg tvs it still works. You must search for sonos in universal settings in optical . ...Expand
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    @bastianfriborg36243 years ago Still wont work; i have to turn off my tv before i can connect the remote on the app and after i turn on the tv, the remote stop working. 1
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    @keenaanstratman55684 years ago For anyone who owns a 2020 cx lg tv and is having issues, here is what i did to connect my sonos playbar to the tv
    1. Connect optical cable to 2. Push the button next to the power button on the magic remote.
    3. Say yes to top box support.
    4. Follow directions and add your playbar to the devices.
    hope this helps
    .
    ...Expand
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    @huffiehuffie48634 years ago Not working on 2020 tv lg running sonos play bar. No help at all from lg. Please reply if anyone can help.
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    @arnewaldmann42292 years ago It works, when you choose samsung and not philipps
    ive a 2021 lg oled c1.
    1
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    @bqss112 years ago Does not work for a lg c2 and the magic remote:
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    @Funkwelle2 years ago Does not work on actual lg tvs anymore. 2
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    @lockheedload4 years ago Like others, i have a new cx and this doesn' t work for my playbar and remote. 1
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    @marymayhem53154 years ago Didn' t work for me: perhaps because i have a new 2020 lg model. 2
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    @yeahright24493 years ago When i connect the universal remote to the soundbar the subwoofer stops working. This shouldn' t be this hard, come on lg.
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    @gabs0r4 years ago Not working on LG C9 with WebOs 04.71.25 fw.
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    @timothysagehorn94384 years ago I have the just delivered lg oled65cxpua and i have a sonos playbar and your system doesnt work. I have tried all suggestions. So far, nobody is correct.
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    @EUCitizenFedUpWithAllThisCrap4 years ago This didnt work with my remote. Others do work, frustrating my old lg remote worked fine.
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    @martenduit4054last year This video is outdated, you need to select lg, not philips! 1
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    @Luis-dm3qg3 years ago This sucks sonos arc dont have bluetooth.