The holiday season often brings exciting new tech into our homes — and if you’re one of the many people who’ve recently upgraded to a Smart TV, you might be wondering how to best use your Avantree Bluetooth headphones, such as the Opera Plus, Ensemble, or HT5009 Plus, with your new setup.

Good news: Avantree headphones are designed to work seamlessly with Smart TVs, and there are two great ways to connect. Let’s break them down.

Method 1: Connect via Your TV’s Built-in Bluetooth

Most Smart TVs come with built-in Bluetooth, allowing you to pair your Avantree headphones directly — no transmitter needed.

✅ Pros:

• Simple setup – No extra devices required

• Quick pairing – Ideal for one-time or casual use

• Clean, wireless look

⚠️ Things to note:

• Your TV may disable its internal speakers when Bluetooth headphones are connected

• Latency may occur depending on the TV's Bluetooth codec (may not support aptX LL)

• May not work well with multiple audio outputs (e.g., soundbar + headphones)

• Be sure to turn off the Avantree transmitter base, or your headphones will auto-connect to it instead

This method is great for those who want a quick, cable-free setup and don’t mind switching audio outputs manually.

Method 2: Use the Avantree Transmitter Base (Recommended)

All Avantree TV headphone models come with a transmitter base for a reason — it’s the most reliable and flexible connection method.

✅ Pros:

• Zero audio delay with aptX Low Latency (or LE Audio on newer models)

• TV speaker passthrough supported – so others can hear the TV too

• Auto-reconnect – Just turn on your TV and headphones, and they pair automatically

• Compatible with any TV via Optical / AUX / RCA / HDMI ARC (depending on model)

⚠️ Consider:

• Slightly more setup effort (one-time connection)

• Requires power for the transmitter base

• If using TV’s Bluetooth, you’ll need to disable the transmitter

This method is best for those who value stability, multi-device compatibility, and perfect audio sync — especially for regular use or shared spaces.

What If You Use a Soundbar Too?

No problem! Avantree transmitters are designed to work alongside your soundbar using audio passthrough features:

• Opera Plus and HT5009 Plus support AUX and Optical passthrough, allowing simultaneous output to the soundbar and headphones

• Opera Plus also supports HDMI ARC input, making it one of the most versatile TV audio solutions available

So whether you're enjoying a movie night with the family or watching solo, you can get the best of both worlds — immersive private listening and room-filling sound.

Summary: Which Should You Choose?

Final Tips

• Want wireless convenience but also high-quality sound for TV shows and movies? Use the Avantree transmitter.

• Just watching occasionally and want to keep things simple? Try Bluetooth pairing directly to your TV — just remember to turn off the transmitter base.

No matter how you connect, Avantree headphones bring a smoother, clearer, and more comfortable Smart TV audio experience to your home.

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