So you have been enjoying listening to crisp and strong sounds when suddenly your Vizio sound bar is flashing white light. This may cause you panic, especially when you have no idea how to troubleshoot such a problem. But worry not, our sound engineers have gathered the best solutions to help you solve this soundbar issue.
4 Quick Fixes and Tips
Below are four methods tested and proven to fix the flashing light problem. But before starting the following fixes, it is best to familiarize yourself with the buttons in your soundbar.
Depending on your model, here are the usual buttons that you need to know of: the power button, input button, Bluetooth input button, and volume keys.
Fix #1: Hold the Bluetooth Button
Bluetooth pairing is one of the biggest advantages of the Vizio soundbar. However, for some technical issues, your devices might suddenly unpair, which may result in connection problems.
The Bluetooth Button is usually shown as this icon . You have to press and hold this button for about 5 to 6 seconds.
After that, release the button and the Vizio soundbar should stop flashing white lights. If this does not solve the problem, turn off the soundbar and repeat the steps mentioned.
Fix #2:Hold Input and Volume Button
Though you have already configured the settings, the input source could have been changed. Audio sources can vary depending on where you connected them. You can switch from AUX [1] to Bluetooth.
When encountering issues such as blinking white lights, this can mean that you have to reset the input button through the ‘input and volume up button’.
To do this, press and hold two buttons at the same time. Press the input button and the volume up button for about 5 to 6 seconds.
After that, release the two buttons and the Vizio soundbar should stop flashing white lights. Just remember to choose the right audio source that you want so you will hear the sound.
Fix #3: Exit Demo Mode
Before doing this method, make sure that your soundbar is in demo mode first. Here are the signs that you are in demo mode aside from the flashing white lights:
- You restarted the soundbar but it did not change the settings
- You pressed the power button but the soundbar did not turn off
If you experience any of these two signs, then your soundbar is still in the demo mode. There are several ways to exit the demo mode including:
- Use the mobile app to exit from the demo mode (if available and already connected)
- Press and hold the input and Bluetooth buttons for about 5 seconds until the LED lights flash for four times
Fix # 4: Reset Soundbar
If all else fails, this is the last resort you can do to solve your Vizio soundbar flashing white light. However, a factory reset will erase all the settings and preferences that you have recorded before.
To do a factory reset, press and hold the Bluetooth button and volume down key for about 5 seconds. Once the LED light has stopped blinking, restart the soundbar.
These four methods are guaranteed to work for flashing white lights problems but if the issue persists, it is possible that the cause is more complex than just settings and connections problems.
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Tips and Reminders
- Unless necessary, pair the soundbar with the most used device only. Pairing it with multiple devices may end up confusing the soundbar especially if all of the devices are within the searchable range.
- As much as possible, avoid power surges and sudden power outages as these may reset the settings of your soundbar
FAQ
What do blinking lights on Vizio soundbar mean?
Blinking lights on Vizio sound bar means that there is a problem in the settings and connections but this can be solved eventually. Doing the fixes mentioned above will surely resolve the blinking lights problem.
Conclusion
When the Vizio soundbar is flashing white lights, then an error in the settings might have occurred. To solve this, our sound engineers suggest holding the bluetooth button, input and volume buttons, exiting demo mode, or resetting the soundbar. These are easy and quick fixes you can execute to resolve the problem. May you find this guide helpful in troubleshooting your device.
For fixing device issues and connection problems, you can also refer to the following guides:
