#Polk audio soundbar tv
#Polk audio soundbar download

In total, you’ll get 260 watts between the subwoofer and the soundbar, which is on the low end of power compared to other soundbars, but more than enough for the vast majority of home situations. The speaker boasts 2.1 channels of audio, and, at least according to Polk, has a frequency response of 40Hz - 22kHz. You can also use Alexa here to switch between inputs and control the volume of your TV, which is a nice touch.Īs you would expect from a soundbar in this price range, the audio features aren’t ultra far-reaching, but they’re not bad. The smart features on offer by the Command Bar are pretty straightforward: you’ll get Alexa built in to the soundbar, which you can use the same way you would any other Alexa device to control smart home devices and ask questions. The features on offer by the Polk Audio Command Bar come in two different categories, smart features and audio features. Unfortunately, setting up the soundbar is about all the app does - it would have been nice if you could control the soundbar a little more from the app, or even use the app to stream music, but unfortunately that's not the case here. The whole setup process takes around 15 to 20 minutes, but as we mentioned, it’s quite easy.

#Polk audio soundbar tv

You’ll also want to make sure to connect the HDMI ARC connection is plugged into the HDMI ARC port on your TV, if you have one, and if not, you’ll use the optical port to send audio from your TV back to your soundbar.

#Polk audio soundbar download

You’ll need to download the Polk Connect app and follow the on-screen instructions, then sign in to your Amazon account to enable Alexa. Setting up the system is extremely easy: Simply plug the soundbar and subwoofer into a power outlet, and they should sync up. Then, there are volume controls, with separate controls for “voice,” or the center channel, and for the bass response, then buttons to activate Movie, Sport, and Music modes, and playback controls. Under that, you can switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2, and buttons to control TV source and activate Bluetooth.

At the top there are buttons switch to Night More and Mute the speaker, as well as to activate Alexa.Īctivating Alexa from the remote also turns down whatever’s playing so that Alexa can hear you, which is a nice touch considering the fact that Alexa isn’t great at listening when something is playing in the background.

Then there’s the remote, and it’s pretty basic, which is a good thing. It’s not huge but it is something you’ll need to find a spot for. The accompanying subwoofer is around 14.5 inches deep and tall, and around 7.5 inches wide. If you stick to the HDMI ports, though, you can use Alexa to switch between HDMI sources - which can be handy when you don't have the remote nearby. On the back of the soundbar, you’ll get two HDMI inputs and a HDMI-ARC output - though if you have more than two video sources you want to work with, you can also just use the optical port for audio from your TV.