There’s only one button involved, and you won’t need any tools or technical know-how.

These troubleshooting tips apply to most Samsung soundbars, though your particular machine may work differently.

Consult your manual or search for it online if necessary.

Here’s what to do:

Turn off your soundbar and disconnect it from power.

double-check the gadget is fully powered down.

Wait at least thirty seconds.

Plug the soundbar back in and turn it back on.

Once it’s powered back up, test it out and see if it’s working.

Although it sounds complicated, it really just involves a single button press.

A hard reset will restore the software back to factory defaults.

This means the soundbar will forget all its data, which includes paired devices.

You’ll need to re-add Bluetooth devices after the reset is finished.

Turn off the soundbar using its power button or the remote.

Hold down the power button on your soundbar for about 10 seconds.

Release the button when you see the message INT on the soundbar.

If there’s not a message, you might instead see a blinking red light.

Wait while the soundbar finishes up and prepares for first use.

If you’re still having issues, try different batteries.

The best way toconnect a Samsung soundbar to a TVis using the HDMI-ARC port.

If you don’t have an HDMI-ARC port, use a regular HDMI or optical connection.