To enable Bluetooth on a Samsung Smart TV, you normally just need to turn it on in the TV’s settings and then pair your device, but the exact menu path can differ slightly by model and year.

Quick Scoop

  • Most recent Samsung Smart TVs have Bluetooth enabled by default and show it in the Sound or Connection settings.
  • You can pair Bluetooth headphones, speakers, soundbars, controllers, and some keyboards directly from the TV menu.
  • If you cannot see any Bluetooth options at all, your TV may be too old, not support Bluetooth, or have it disabled in a hidden service menu, which should be used carefully.

Step 1: Check if your TV supports Bluetooth

  • Go to:
    • Settings → Sound → Sound Output.
* If you see “Bluetooth Speaker List” as an option, your TV supports Bluetooth audio.
  • On some models you can also check under:
    • Settings → General → External Device Manager → Input Device Manager → Bluetooth Device List (for keyboards/controllers).
  • You can also look up your exact model number on Samsung’s support site and check the “Connectivity” or “Audio” specs for Bluetooth.

Step 2: Enable and pair Bluetooth audio (headphones / speaker / soundbar)

Once you know Bluetooth is available on your Samsung Smart TV:

  1. Turn on your TV and your Bluetooth device (headphones, speaker, etc.) and put the device into pairing mode (often by holding its power or Bluetooth button until a blinking light appears).
  1. On the TV, press the Home button on the remote → go to Settings (gear icon).
  1. Open:
    • Sound → Sound Output → Bluetooth Speaker List (or Bluetooth Audio, depending on model).
  1. The TV will scan for devices; wait for your device’s name to appear and select it.
  1. Confirm Pair / Connect if prompted, then play a video or show to test audio.

If the sound is out of sync, some models offer a “Digital Audio Delay” or “Audio Sync” option under Sound settings to fine‑tune lip sync.

Step 3: Enable and pair Bluetooth input devices (keyboard / game

controller)

On many Tizen‑based Samsung Smart TVs:

  1. Put your Bluetooth keyboard or controller into pairing mode.
  1. On the TV, go to: Settings → General → External Device Manager → Input Device Manager → Bluetooth Device List.
  1. Select your device from the list and follow any on‑screen prompts to complete pairing.

This is useful for typing in apps, searching, or gaming without a cable.

When Bluetooth doesn’t show up at all

If you do not see any Bluetooth options like “Bluetooth Speaker List” or “Bluetooth Device List”:

  • The TV might not support Bluetooth (common on some older or budget models).
  • On some sets, Bluetooth can be disabled at a service/engineer level; enthusiasts sometimes enable it through a hidden service menu using special remote key combinations like “Mute + 1 + 8 + 2 + Power” or “Info + Menu/Settings + Mute + Power.”

However, entering the hidden service menu can:

  • Change advanced settings unintentionally.
  • Potentially void warranty or cause unexpected behavior.

Because of that, many guides recommend using the regular settings only and contacting Samsung support or a professional if your TV appears to be missing Bluetooth that should be present.

Alternative if your TV has no Bluetooth

If your Samsung TV truly lacks Bluetooth:

  • Use a Bluetooth transmitter that plugs into the TV’s optical port or 3.5 mm headphone jack; the transmitter then pairs with your headphones or speaker.
  • This does not “add” Bluetooth menus to the TV, but it gives you wireless audio for most devices.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.