If you accidentally changed the sound settings on your LG soundbar to an uneven level, you can reset it to bring it back to defaults. The LG soundbar can sometimes become problematic due to software bugs and temporary errors. For all sorts of problems, factory resetting is the best choice. Doing so can rectify distorted audio problems, trouble connecting to Bluetooth devices, and functionality issues. This guide will provide detailed guidelines on resetting every LG Soundbar model.
When Should You Reset LG Soundbar?
We recommend that users reset the LG soundbar for the following reasons.
- Plan to sell or return the LG soundbar to the store or someone
- Restore the audio settings to the defaults
- The soundbar automatically turns off and on
- The audio quality of the LG soundbar is depreciated
- Crackling or muffled sound or uneven treble or bass
- LG soundbar is not pairing to a device via Bluetooth
- There is no sound from the soundbar even after selecting the right input
How to Soft Reset LG Soundbar
If you wish to fix minor LG Soundbar problems, first perform a soft reset. This will remove glitches and refresh the soundbar system.
- Power off the LG soundbar by pressing the Power button.
- Remove the power cable of your soundbar from the outlet.
- Keep it in a turned-off state for at least 5-10 minutes.
- Hold the Power button on the LG soundbar for 10 seconds.
- Then, plug the soundbar cable back into the power source.
Now, turn on your LG soundbar and check it works without issues.
How to Factory Reset LG Soundbar
The steps to reset the LG Soundbar differ based on your model. So before resetting, find the model number of your LG Soundbar. You can find that information on the soundbar’s rear side label, unit’s package, or billing receipt.
After finding your soundbar model number, go through the table and reset it.
| Soundbar Model Number | Reset Procedure |
|---|---|
| SC9S, SE6S, S95Q, S90Q, S80Q, SP11, SP9, SP8, SK10, SK8 | Press and hold the WiFi button on the Soundbar for 5 Seconds. |
| QP5, SP2, S40Q, S60Q | Press Vol – on the Soundbar and the AI Sound Pro button on the soundbar remote for 5 seconds. |
| SN11, SN10, SN9, SN8 | Hold the Mic Mute button soundbar for 5 seconds. |
| S77S, S75Q, S65Q, SH7Q, SPD7, SP7, SN7, GX, G1, SN6, SN7, SN5, SN4, SL6, SL5, SL4, SJ5, SH5, [LAS855, 750, 550, 450], SH5, SH7, SH8, SJ5, SJ7, SJ8, SJ9 | Press Vol – on the Soundbar and the Sound Effect button on its remote and hold for 5 seconds. |
| SK5, SK4D, SK1D | Hold Vol – on the Soundbar and the ASC button on the Soundbar remote for 5 seconds. |
| SJ2, SJ3, SJ4, SQC1, SQC2, SQC4R, SH4, SH3, SH4D, SH2 | Hold the Vol- button on the soundbar and the Treble button on the remote control for 5 seconds. |
| LAS350B | Hold Vol – on the LG Soundbar and Treble button on the remote control for 5 seconds to reset your soundbar. |
| LAS260B | Thumb down Vol – on soundbar and Voice button on remote for 5 seconds. This will reset your soundbar to the factory default settings. |
| NB5540, NB4540, NB3540 | Press Vol – on the soundbar and the 0 buttons on the remote for 5 seconds. |
| NB4530A, NB2430A | Hold the Pause button on the soundbar and 0 on the remote control to 5 seconds and reset your soundbar. |
| NB5530, LAP340 | The remotes of these Soundbar models don’t have number buttons. So, you can use the Live Chat on the LG website for reset guidelines. |
What Will Happen If I Reset the LG Soundbar?
- Customized sound settings, equalizer preferences, and connection history will be erased permanently.
- It will restore the LG soundbar to default audio calibrations, similar to how it was when unboxed.
- It can often fix issues like audio glitches, connectivity errors, etc.
FAQ
Ensure the soundbar is powered on. Hold the Input and Bluetooth buttons for 10 seconds. Your soundbar will power off and show the messages E2P CLR and RESET.
