A:AnswerUse the remote given for subwoofer only. Turn the sound to zero using tv remote. Use the small remote to connect Bluetooth/optical/ any options and increase the sound.
A:AnswerThe soundbar can also do bluetooth is your tv can. And it still has great, fast, and beautiful audio. I also searched around for an adapter but didn't find much.
A:AnswerNo guidance is offered about using the Soundbar outdoors. Please seek recommendations/opinions at https://lgcommunity.us.com. The LG Community Forum is a great resource for getting help from other LG customers. ^Daphane