How to Fix Bluetooth Device Issues LG SJ4Y Soundbar
Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team
1. Introduction
This guide covers some easy troubleshooting steps to resolve Bluetooth issues that may arise with the LG SJ4Y Soundbar.
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2. Range Check
The device needs to be within a reasonable range in order to connect.
In general, to pair and use a Bluetooth device (like a speaker, headset or smartwatch), the device needs to be within 10 feet of your computer or other device.
Some medium and higher-power devices can be farther, up to about 30 feet, but this tends to be for larger devices that plug in or have very large batteries, such as another computer, media streaming device, or a plug-in speaker system.
Try moving the Bluetooth device closer if you have trouble.
3. Powercycle
Your soundbar does not retain settings when powered off.
Unplug the power cable from the back of your soundbar, or the wall outlet.
Wait 10 seconds.
Plug the soundbar power back in.
4. Enable Bluetooth
Make sure your soundbar is turned on, and Bluetooth is selected.
If nothing is lit up on the control panel on the soundbar, push the Power button on the remote, first.
Press the F Function button on your remote till BT (Bluetooth) is selected on the speaker.
5. Pair Bluetooth
Press the F Function button on your remote till BT (Bluetooth) is selected on the speaker.
The BT light on your soundbar will blink.
6. Connect Bluetooth
Depending on what device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be the same across all iOS devices and generations.
From any iOS Device
Open Settings.
Tap Bluetooth.
Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode. This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
Ensure Bluetooth is On then select your device from the list below.
Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.
7. What's next?
8. Connect Bluetooth
Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory manual for the correct PIN or passkey.
Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar to all Android devices and generations.
Use one of the following connection methods:
Method 1 - The Drop Down Menu
Method 2 - Settings
Drop down menu
Swipe down from the top of the device screen if it's a phone or up from the bottom of the device screen if it's a tablet to access the menu.
Locate the Bluetooth icon.
Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode. This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.
Android menu settings
Locate and tap the Apps Menu.
Locate and tap the Settings icon.
Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first.
Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode. This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.
9. What's next?
10. Connect Bluetooth
Depending on the device you are attempting to add, the screens you see may be slightly different than the ones depicted here.
Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode. This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
Click the System Preferences icon.
Click the Bluetooth icon.
Bluetooth properties will open.
Ensure that Bluetooth status reads Bluetooth: On. If it is off, click Turn Bluetooth On to enable it.
Available Bluetooth devices will begin to appear in the list.
Locate the device you wish to pair in the list and click Pair.
Once connected, the device will display Connected within the device list. It is now available to your Mac to output audio to.
11. What's next?
12. Pair Bluetooth Device
Some Bluetooth devices are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth device documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.
Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode. This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
Click the Action Center icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Tap on the All Settings tile after that.
Then go to Devices.
Select Bluetooth from the left-hand column and ensure the Bluetooth switch is in the On position to the right. Your Windows 10 device will become discoverable and start searching for devices.
Once you see the device you want to pair the system with, select it then tap on Pair.
If asked to compare the passcode showing up on both devices, do so.
After the pairing was successful the device will show the Paired status under its name.