Sony Soundbar Bluetooth Not Pairing — Fix

What Does This Error Mean?

Sony soundbar Bluetooth not pairing is usually because it is not in pairing mode. Press and hold the Bluetooth button until the BT LED flashes rapidly and PAIRING appears. Then search on your phone.

How to Fix It

Enter Bluetooth pairing mode
Clear the Bluetooth device list
Forget the soundbar on your phone
Disconnect any active Bluetooth connection
Restart the soundbar
Pair with devices close together

Frequently Asked Questions

Sony soundbar BT LED flashes but phone cannot find it?

Rapid flashing confirms pairing mode is active. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone and it is not in Airplane Mode. Ensure no other device is simultaneously trying to connect.

Sony soundbar Bluetooth audio lags behind video?

Bluetooth introduces latency. For lip-sync-free audio, use HDMI ARC or Optical instead. If you must use Bluetooth, try the SBC codec setting on your phone for a more stable connection.

Can Sony soundbar use Bluetooth and HDMI ARC at the same time?

No. Sony soundbars use one active input at a time. Selecting the Bluetooth input disconnects the HDMI ARC audio routing, and vice versa.