How to Connect Philips Bluetooth Wireless Headphones to TV?

How to Connect your PHILIPS Headphones and/or Speakers to TV Wirelessly through Bluetooth?

 

Want to connect your Philips Bluetooth Wireless Headphones/Speakers to your TV and listen to TV through them? 

No problem! There are TWO ways to do it.

On the other hand, if you'd like to learn about How to Connect Headphones to PHILIPS TV, please see How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to PHILIPS TV.

 

If your TV has built-in Bluetooth capability

(please check your TV's user manual), here's what you do:

1. Get your PHILIPS Headphone into pairing mode (Please scroll to the bottom of the page or see your PHILIPS user manual.)

2. Go into your TV's Bluetooth menu, search & select your PHILIPS Headphone to connect.

3. You may adjust volume via your TV's remote control.

 

If your TV does NOT have built-in Bluetooth

Or if you'd like to connect MORE THAN ONE PAIR of headphones to your TV simultaneously, you'll have to connect using a Bluetooth Audio Adapter, somthing like these:

 

Avantree Oasis Plus (Learn More)

 

Avantree Orbit (Learn More)

With these, you'll be able to:

- Get extended Bluetooth Range.

- Connect up to TWO PAIRS of headphones to your TV (adapter) simultaneously.

- In the case of Oasis Plus and Orbit, it can be used simultaneously with a SoundBar/Stereo Receiver (AVR) while sharing ONE Digital Optical Port (See THIS ARTICLE for more details regarding this function.)

Here are the Instructions of Connecting using an Adapter:

1. Connect your Bluetooth adapter to Power.

2. Connect the Bluetooth adapter to TV. Our adapters support Digital Optical (aka TOSLINK or SPDIF,) 3.5mm Auxiliary (aka Headphones Jack,) and RCA (Red/White) Audio Output Ports. Please see your adapter's user manual for more details.

3. Get your PHILIPS Headphones into pairing mode (Please scroll to the bottom of the page or see your Philips user manual.)

4. Get your Bluetooth adapter into Bluetooth Pairing mode as well. Please see your user manual if you're not sure how.

5. Keep your PHILIPS Headphone close to the adapter until they connect.

6. Once connected, if you're using Digital Optical connection, please go to your TV settings menu and change your Digital Audio Format to PCM.

7. And you'd be good to go

 

Below is a list of how to get PHILIPS' most popular headphones into Bluetooth Pairing Mode, just for your convenience.

PHILIPS PH805: With the headphone turned OFF, Press & hold the power button for 5 seconds until the BLUE & RED indicator flashes alternately.

PHILIPS TAH5205: With the headphone turned OFF, Press & hold the power button for 6 seconds until the BLUE & WHITE indicator flashes alternately.

PHILIPS TAT5505: Put both earbuds on, Long touch over 5 seconds both left & right side simultaneously, release when Pairing voice prompt is heard.

PHILIPS Fidelio M2BT: With the headphone turned OFF, Press & hold the Call/Music button until the BLUE & WHITE indicator flashes alternately.

Please contact us at support@avantree.com if you have any question.

 

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FAQs

How do I connect Philips Bluetooth headphones or speakers to a TV wirelessly?
If your TV has built-in Bluetooth, put your Philips headphones into pairing mode, then go to your TV’s Bluetooth menu to search and connect your headphones. Adjust the volume using the TV remote. If your TV lacks Bluetooth, use a Bluetooth audio adapter connected to the TV’s audio output to pair your headphones.

What if my TV does not have built-in Bluetooth?
Use a Bluetooth audio adapter connected to your TV’s audio output ports such as Digital Optical, 3.5mm Aux, or RCA. Power the adapter, put both the adapter and Philips headphones into pairing mode, and connect them. If using optical output, set your TV’s digital audio format to PCM for proper sound.

How do I put popular Philips headphones into Bluetooth pairing mode?

• PHILIPS PH805: With headphones off, hold the power button 5 seconds until blue and red lights flash alternately.

• PHILIPS TAH5205: With headphones off, hold the power button 6 seconds until blue and white lights flash alternately.

• PHILIPS TAT5505: Wear both earbuds, long touch both sides for 5 seconds until pairing voice prompt.

• PHILIPS Fidelio M2BT: With headphones off, hold Call/Music button until blue and white lights flash alternately.

Can I connect more than one pair of Philips Bluetooth headphones to my TV?
Yes, with a compatible Bluetooth adapter like Avantree Oasis Plus or Orbit, you can connect two pairs of headphones simultaneously. Some adapters also allow simultaneous audio output through external speakers or soundbars while using headphones.

What are the benefits of using a Bluetooth audio adapter with Philips TV?
Bluetooth adapters extend range, enable multiple headphone connections, and allow simultaneous audio output through headphones and TV speakers or soundbars. Adapter and headphone combos can guarantee perfectly synchronized audio with minimal lag for a better wireless listening experience.