Frequent use of your entertainment system’s components may lead to some wear and tear. If you own a Vizio soundbar and use it daily, you will have to deal with some minor issues.
As a user, knowing how to troubleshoot and reset your soundbar is a must. So in this guide, we will show you how to reset a Vizio sound bar in a few steps.
When to Reset a Vizio Soundbar
There are several reasons to make you want to reset the Vizio soundbar. Some of these reasons include but are not limited to the following:
- The Vizio Sound bar is constantly in the demo mode
- The Sound bar experienced software issues.
- The Vizio Sound bar exhibits connectivity issues with WiFi.
- The sound produced by the Vizio Sound bar is choppy, buzzing, or inconsistent.
- Electronic models are incompatible
Power Surge
A power surge is one of the reasons why the soundbar has ceased to function like it used to. This implies an electrical surge, which can cause damage to electronic devices. Resetting the device can help remove glitches, restore its previous settings, and respond to correct input.
Is There a Reset Button on Vizio Soundbars?
Unfortunately, no reset button is found on the control panel of Vizio sound bars. You can initiate reset by locating the Bluetooth and Volume Down buttons and simultaneously press for approximately five seconds.
Once it is successful, all the LED lights on the soundbar will blink three times.
How to Soft Reset Your Vizio Soundbar
A soft reset is also known as a power cycle. Power cycling a Vizio soundbar is an initial and standard procedure when you encounter issues with the soundbar.
Follow these simple and easy troubleshooting steps to help you soft reset the Vizio soundbar.
- Turn off the device and then remove the power cord from the plug.
- Then press and hold the Power Button for approximately thirty seconds.
- Reconnect the power cord to the soundbar.
- Check and use the soundbar to see if the process was a success.
If you are still experiencing issues with the Vizio soundbar after performing the soft reset. It might be best to perform the next fix.
How to Hard Reset Your Vizio Soundbar (Factory Reset)
A hard reset to revert the device to its factory defaults or factory settings is not as complicated as it may seem. This quick start guide will walk you through each step:
- Turn ON your Vizio Soundbar by hitting the power button.
- Locate the Bluetooth and Volume Down buttons. Press these buttons and hold them simultaneously for approximately five seconds.
- Wait for all the lights on the soundbar to flash thrice before you let go.
- This will erase all your personal settings, including all the preferences that were saved on your soundbar.
You have successfully conducted a factory reset and have reverted it to its original factory settings. You will reconnect it to another external device such as a TV.
How to Hard Reset Your Vizio Soundbar Without a Remote
You can still proceed with resetting if you lose your Vizio remote.
- Press and hold the Bluetooth and Volume down buttons for approximately fifteen seconds
- Wait until all the LED display lights stop flashing.
Demo Mode
Once a factory reset has been conducted, you will notice the Vizio Sound bar dropping audio settings. Similarly, other Vizio sound bar’s settings are not visible.
Once Vizio soundbars are in Demo mode, you need to reset Vizio soundbar settings. If you have downloaded the SmartCast Vizio Soundbar App, you can disable this mode via the app. If not, follow these steps:
- Hold and push the Input button and Bluetooth button at the same time for approximately ten seconds.
- Wait for all of the LED lights to flash four times.
How to Reset a Vizio Soundbar Remote
Sometimes the glitches may come from the remote itself. You may also proceed to reset Vizio soundbar remote settings by following these steps:
Step #1: Remove the Batteries
Carefully remove the batteries from the remote.
Step #2: Power Cycle the Remote
Continue to power cycle the remote by pressing each button on the remote twice.
Step #3: Place Back the Batteries
Replace the batteries with fresh ones and try the remote to see if it is working correctly.
How to Reset Your Vizio Soundbar’s Volume + Resolve Other Audio Issues
Check the Source
Sometimes, audio problems come from the device to which the Vizio sound bars are connected. Troubleshoot this issue by connecting the sound bar to another device.
Proper Charging
Ensure that the LED lights flash red once the soundbar is turned on. If there are no lights at all, make sure to charge the soundbar. Connect its plug to a power source.
Audio-Out Port
Check if the soundbar is plugged into the correct audio port on the TV. Make sure that the sound bar cable is inserted into the audio-out port.
Compatibility with the TV or Device
Check as well the TV models you have in your home. There might be some compatibility issues. Restarting the TV and checking the audio settings will help you determine the issue.
How to Reset Your Vizio Soundbar Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Turn OFF the network router for a few minutes [1]. Next, ensure you connect to the correct network and a good WiFi signal.
Choose ‘Reset Audio’ and ‘Reset all.’ Proceed to connect once again all the paired Bluetooth devices to the soundbar.
Alternative Options if Resetting the Vizio Soundbar Didn’t Work
There are alternative options to solve your soundbar issues.
#1: SmartCast App
If you lose the device remote, you can still reset Vizio sound bar settings by following these steps:
- Download the Vizio SmartCast Mobile app on your Android or iOS mobile phone.
- Once initiated, register an account. You may also use it as a guest account.
- Next, select ‘Choose a Device to Control.’
- If the device has been set up and connected to the internet, it will appear on the list of accessible devices.
- If the Vizio device has not been set up yet, press the ‘Add Device’ option and follow the instructions on the mobile device.
#2: Use Other Buttons
Using other buttons to reset the soundbar can also fix this problem. Instead of pressing the Bluetooth and Input buttons as demonstrated above, there may be other buttons that work on your soundbar model.
Refer to the user manual to see the correct buttons for this process.
Conclusion
If the next time you encounter difficulties with your speaker system or Vizio sound bar and your only option is resetting it, keep calm. Learning how to reset a Vizio sound bar is relatively easy and should take less than 5 minutes to do.
