The TCL Home app lets you control supported sound bars from your phone, including features such as power, volume, input selection, and audio effects. The app can also provide access to features such as room calibration on compatible models.
Please note: Not every TCL sound bar works with the TCL Home app. Compatibility may vary by region and app version.
Before You Start
- Download or update the TCL Home app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Sign in to your TCL Home account, or create one if you don’t already have an account.
- Turn on the sound bar and keep your phone nearby.
- Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and allow the TCL Home app to use Bluetooth or nearby devices if prompted.
- Check the sound bar’s model number to confirm that it supports the app.
Why this is important: The app needs to discover a compatible sound bar nearby. Allowing the requested phone permissions helps the app find and connect to it.
Add Your Sound Bar to the TCL Home App
- Open the TCL Home app.
- Tap + or Add Device.
- Select your sound bar, or choose the sound bar category if prompted.
- Follow the instructions shown in the app to connect the sound bar.
- When setup is complete, select the sound bar in the app to view its available controls.
The exact screens and prompts may vary depending on your sound bar model and app version. If your sound bar does not appear, check that it is on, your phone’s Bluetooth is enabled, and the model supports the TCL Home app. support.tcl.com
Connect a Phone or Other Device to the Sound Bar Over Bluetooth
This connection lets you play audio from your phone, tablet, or other Bluetooth device through the sound bar. It is separate from adding the sound bar to the TCL Home app. We'll use the TCL S45H as an example.
For the TCL S45H:
- Turn on the sound bar.
- Press the Bluetooth button on the remote or sound bar.
- Press and hold Bluetooth on the remote or sound bar until the blue lights flash rapidly. This means the sound bar is ready to pair.
- On your phone or other device, turn on Bluetooth and open its Bluetooth settings.
- Select TCL S45H from the available devices.
- Confirm the connection. The sound bar’s blue light will stay on for about three seconds when pairing is successful.
- To pair another device, repeat Step 3.
Note: Bluetooth pairing steps and indicator lights vary by model. Check your sound bar’s user guide if its buttons or lights differ.
If the Sound Bar Won’t Connect to the App
- Make sure the sound bar model supports the TCL Home app.
- Confirm Bluetooth is turned on and the app has permission to access nearby devices.
- Move your phone closer to the sound bar.
- Close and reopen the TCL Home app, then try adding the sound bar again.
- Update the TCL Home app and check the sound bar’s user guide for any model specific setup instructions.
If the sound bar connects over Bluetooth for audio but does not appear in the TCL Home app, that does not necessarily mean the app supports that model. Audio Bluetooth pairing and app compatibility are separate features.