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Is your soundbar acting weird, lagging,
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glitching, or just not sounding as good
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as it used to? Don't worry, it might
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just need a quick firmware update. Yep,
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just like your phone or apps, your
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soundbar needs updates, too. They can
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fix bugs, improve sound quality, and
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even add new features. In this video,
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I'll show you two easy ways to update it
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using a USB drive or the Smart Things
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app. Don't stress, it's super beginner
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friendly. Let's get your soundbar back
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in top shape. Before anything, we need
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to check your current firmware version.
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Grab your phone or tablet and open the
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Soundbar controller app. Once there,
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select your soundbar model, then tap on
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soundbar info. You'll see the firmware
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version listed right on the screen. If
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your version is already up to date,
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you're all set. But if there's a newer
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version available, it's time to update.
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Let's start with the USB method.
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Perfect. If your soundbar isn't
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connected to Wi-Fi, head to your
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soundbar's manufacturer website and
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search for your model number on the
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support page. Download the firmware file
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and unzip it. Then copy the extracted
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files directly onto a USB drive. Make
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sure you don't place them inside any
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folders. They should be in the root
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directory or else the soundbar won't
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recognize them. Now with your soundbar
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powered off, insert the USB drive into
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the USB port. Turn on the soundbar and
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use the source button to switch to USB.
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You'll see update flashing on the
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screen. That means it's working.
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Important. Don't unplug the soundbar
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while the update is running. When it's
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done, the soundbar will shut off on its
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own. Then press and hold the play pause
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button on the remote for 5 seconds.
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You'll see init flash briefly and the
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device will shut down again. That means
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you're done. You can remove the USB
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drive now. Now, for the second method,
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using the Smart Things app, make sure
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your soundbar is already connected to
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your Wi-Fi network. If it isn't, follow
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the on-creen setup to get connected.
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Once it's linked, unplug the soundbar
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for about 30 seconds. Plug it back in
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and open the Smart Things app. Tap your
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soundbar in the device list. Hit the
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three dot menu in the top right and
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select information, then firmware
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update, and finally update. Now, follow
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the instructions and your soundbar will
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update over Wi-Fi without needing a USB.
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Easy, right? A couple of pro tips before
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we wrap up. Never power off the soundbar
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during an update. That could corrupt the
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firmware. Also, don't run the same
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update multiple times. Once is enough.
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These updates don't come every week, but
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checking once every few months is a
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great habit to keep your system running
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smoothly. And that's a wrap. If this
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video helped you out, go ahead and give
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channel. Don't forget to subscribe for
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any questions or run into any trouble
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while updating? Drop your model number
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or issue in the comments and I'll do my
