A:Answer yes, the Bose soundbar is compatible with the Samsung Smart TV and requires only ONE cable to hook up! However, you have to turn OFF the sound coming from the TV in order to have sound coming from the Bose soundbar. what puzzles me is this: why would you WANT to buy the Soundbar (which is basically Dolby Surround Sound quality audio) if you are satisfied with the sound the TV produces? the soundbar ain't cheap and for good reason: the sound quality coming from that nondescript, little, lightweight box is AWESOME, AWESOME...oh, and did i say it's AWESOME?? trust me, unless you lost most of your hearing standing too close to amplifiers at Hard Rock/Alternative/Grunge (my personal favorites--but i still have good hearing) concerts, once you plug in to the bar, you couldn't be water-board tortured into going back!! it's audio heaven!