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Cyberblobby
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October 1, 2026

SOLVED: Bluetooth TCL Remote controlling Sonos Playbar with Optical Only

  • October 1, 2026
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This might be useful for all brands using Google TV. It’s been a lifesaver for me.. I just changed from a Samsung TV to a new TCL - both have Bluetooth remotes, but the Samsung one rather smartly sends volume up and down over IR which allows you to control the Sonos from one remote.. Sadly the TCL remote in Bluetooth mode does not, furthermore the TCL remote in IR mode doesn’t work well with Sonos learning.

 

I have the perfect solution! Using Homeassistant (which I run on a Raspberry Pi). A simple automation to look for state or volume changes from the TCL TV using the Android Remote integration and relaying the volume to the Sonos Playbar using the Sonos integration. Works like a charm!

 

I hope that helps people out there with Google TVs, Bluetooth remotes and Playbars wanting to use just one remote seamlessly.

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    Sotiris C.
    Sotiris C.
    Sonos Staff
    October 2, 2026

    Hello ​@Cyberblobby, welcome to the Sonos Community!

    Allow me to share our Support Article Control Sonos home theater with your TV remote as a first troubleshooting step.

    With my response your thread moved to the top of the latest activity list, which will provide a bit more visibility.

    Thank you for sharing what worked for you and I hope this will help others having similar setups and issue.

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