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Name: Yamaha - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Alexa Built-in - Black
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: 12568614
Price: 349.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (150 reviews)

Yamaha - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Alexa Built-in - Black

Model:: YAS-209BL; |
SKU:: 12568614

User rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars with 150 reviews.

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QuestionI connected the soundbar via the HDMI (ARC) port. It was playing through the tv as well as the cable box. now the sound only comes from the cable box. do anyone know why this is happening?
Asked 6 years ago by Eric.
- Answer Not sure if this relates to your situation or not. I also have my soundbar connected via the HDMI ARC port and noticed sound stopped playing from TV sometimes, usually after asking Alexa to play music or playing music from my phone through a Bluetooth connection. In my case when this happens I can get sound back again by pushing the TV button at the top of the remote. I noticed that the white LED light on top of the soundbar was on NET and needed to be put back in “TV” input mode again.
  Answered 6 years ago by MegaDC
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QuestionI’ve purchase the Yas 209 and Samsung 55 Q60R. Tv. Do I need to hook up the optical cord and HDMI or just the HDMI? Thank you
Asked 6 years ago by Patrick.
- Answer Just the hdmi cable should work. Just be sure to hook up the cable to the "hdmi arc" input on the tv...if not, it won't work.
  Answered 6 years ago by Robski
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QuestionHi, Does it work with Samsung un65j6200 tv? Does it need hdmi arc on tv? What is the downside without hdmi arc?
Asked 5 years ago by Ppgi.
- Answer So long as your TV has an optical output you’ll be able to use the soundbar system by plugging it into the optical port on the TV with the included optical cable. HDMI (ARC) allows you to turn the unit and the TV on/off using only your TV remote. Without that connection you’ll need to turn the soundbar on/off using a separate remote that comes with the soundbar. BTW, the soundbar and included wireless subwoofer sound great in our master bedroom. We no longer have rear speakers as we used to but for a bedroom audio system and for the price, this is a nice system.
  Answered 5 years ago by Shiprat
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QuestionCan anyone tell me how to connect with internet ?? When I receive the item there was no internet cable so I guess it can connect through wi-fi???
Asked 5 years ago by Dick.
- Answer Correct: no internet cable (CAT-5 cable) comes with unit, although the unit DOES have an ethernet (CAT-5) jack. If your house is wired for ethernet and you want to connect to the WIRED ethernet, then you have to buy an appropriate length of CAT-5 cable, then use the new cable to attach the soundbar's ethernet jack to the nearest ethernet jack in your house (i.e. ethernet wall jack). If your house is NOT wired for ethernet (or if you prefer to connect wirelessly even if you house IS wired for ethernet), the soundbar is able to connect to a home wireless network. However you have to use the "sound bar controller app" in order to do so. The app is the only way you can do things like (a) select your wireless network to connect to, (b) enter the network security key/password... You cannot do that stuff via the (very basic) remote that comes with the unit. I'm not a big smart-phone guy, but I did download the Yamaha Sound Bar Controller App to connect the soundbar to my wireless home network. The download/install process on my Samsung phone was free and surprisingly easy. Once you get the app installed then you can do all the network-selection/enter-network-password stuff required to connect the soundbar to your wireless home network. So the bottom line is you have to install the Yamaha Sound Bar Controller App on either your smart phone or a tablet device in order to configure the soundbar to be able to connect to a wireless network.
  Answered 5 years ago by RipVanWinkle
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QuestionDoes this system work well with a 65” Sony Bravia 850f?
Asked 5 years ago by DB.
- Answer works very well with my 900F
  Answered 5 years ago by dave
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QuestionThis product has Amazon Alexa built-in. Does it require an Amazon Alexa hub or other product to work? Or is the only requirement an Amazon Alexa account?
Asked 6 years ago by briann55.
- Answer It doesn’t require any additional Amazon/Alexa components other than an account.
  Answered 6 years ago by mscaram
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QuestionCan the soundbar be mounted on the wall like my previous Yamaha soundbar?
Asked 6 years ago by Mounting.
- Answer Yes, the soundbar can be mounted on the wall.
  Answered 6 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionCan I put the subwoofer 3’ from the sound bar or should it be farther away?
Asked 3 years ago by Mae.
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QuestionWhy is the reliability so poor? I bought the prior version (207BL) 3 years ago and it no longer works. Subwoofer can't sink, sporadic boosts of volume, etc. When talking to Yamaha rep they suggested buying the newer version which is this model. Really?
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
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QuestionSince it's wifi. Does it work with airplay?
Asked 3 years ago by Brazzos.
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QuestionCan I use a Bluetooth turntable with this sound bar?
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
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QuestionWith the built in wifi feature will I be able to stream music stored on my laptop?
Asked 4 years ago by JR.
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QuestionDoes this soundbar work with the MusicCast App?
Asked 4 years ago by EMonty.
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QuestionHow big is the subwoofer?
Asked 4 years ago by Danny.
- Answer No he means the speaker size. FFS
  Answered 4 years ago by Toddo
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QuestionCan the soiundbar be used without an internet connection . I don’t want to use Alexa.
Asked 4 years ago by Juicemachine.
- Answer Perhaps, but you can't use the app to set the soundbar up, which is a disadvantage. I just disabled Alexa and connected to my home network.
  Answered 4 years ago by bblumberg
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QuestionDoes the subwoofer have to be plugged in or can I use the sound bar only?
Asked 4 years ago by kf11.
- Answer The soundbar does not need the subwoofer connected to listen to music or other device audio.
  Answered 4 years ago by DrJester
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QuestionDo I need Alexa to use this sound bar with my 75 ‘ samsung
Asked 4 years ago by Yankee.
- Answer Definitely not.
  Answered 4 years ago by bblumberg
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QuestionMy sound bar randomly shuts down after about 1 hour of use. It works well otherwise and I am able to turn it back on. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to do or why this happens?
Asked 4 years ago by Adam.
- Answer Never had this type Of issue, my advice is to go over on the Manual, if needed to re inspect how you set up from the start in case there is a miaaing Step just saying.
  Answered 4 years ago by Kukla
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QuestionWhat are the Decoding specs ie Atmos DTS etc
Asked 4 years ago by Ice.
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QuestionWhen I ask Alexa to play music, can the audio be extended to an Alexa Dot at the same time so music plays on both. I plan to have the sound bar in the family room and the Dot in the kitchen and would like to hear music on both the sound bar and the Dot?
Asked 4 years ago by JJTZ.
- Answer Should be no problem. The Amazon app on a smartphone or tablet allows you group echo devices. Just go to the app and click on devices on the bottom and follow the prompts
  Answered 4 years ago by edmaslo
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Yamaha - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Alexa Built-in - Black

Q: QuestionI connected the soundbar via the HDMI (ARC) port. It was playing through the tv as well as the cable box. now the sound only comes from the cable box. do anyone know why this is happening?

Q: QuestionI’ve purchase the Yas 209 and Samsung 55 Q60R. Tv. Do I need to hook up the optical cord and HDMI or just the HDMI? Thank you

Q: QuestionHi, Does it work with Samsung un65j6200 tv? Does it need hdmi arc on tv? What is the downside without hdmi arc?

Q: QuestionCan anyone tell me how to connect with internet ?? When I receive the item there was no internet cable so I guess it can connect through wi-fi???

Q: QuestionDoes this system work well with a 65” Sony Bravia 850f?

Q: QuestionThis product has Amazon Alexa built-in. Does it require an Amazon Alexa hub or other product to work? Or is the only requirement an Amazon Alexa account?

Q: QuestionCan the soundbar be mounted on the wall like my previous Yamaha soundbar?

Q: QuestionCan I put the subwoofer 3’ from the sound bar or should it be farther away?

Q: QuestionWhy is the reliability so poor? I bought the prior version (207BL) 3 years ago and it no longer works. Subwoofer can't sink, sporadic boosts of volume, etc. When talking to Yamaha rep they suggested buying the newer version which is this model. Really?

Q: QuestionSince it's wifi. Does it work with airplay?

Q: QuestionCan I use a Bluetooth turntable with this sound bar?

Q: QuestionWith the built in wifi feature will I be able to stream music stored on my laptop?

Q: QuestionDoes this soundbar work with the MusicCast App?

Q: QuestionHow big is the subwoofer?

Q: QuestionCan the soiundbar be used without an internet connection . I don’t want to use Alexa.

Q: QuestionDoes the subwoofer have to be plugged in or can I use the sound bar only?

Q: QuestionDo I need Alexa to use this sound bar with my 75 ‘ samsung

Q: QuestionMy sound bar randomly shuts down after about 1 hour of use. It works well otherwise and I am able to turn it back on. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to do or why this happens?

Q: QuestionWhat are the Decoding specs ie Atmos DTS etc

Q: QuestionWhen I ask Alexa to play music, can the audio be extended to an Alexa Dot at the same time so music plays on both. I plan to have the sound bar in the family room and the Dot in the kitchen and would like to hear music on both the sound bar and the Dot?

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QuestionI connected the soundbar via the HDMI (ARC) port. It was playing through the tv as well as the cable box. now the sound only comes from the cable box. do anyone know why this is happening?

QuestionI’ve purchase the Yas 209 and Samsung 55 Q60R. Tv. Do I need to hook up the optical cord and HDMI or just the HDMI? Thank you

QuestionHi, Does it work with Samsung un65j6200 tv? Does it need hdmi arc on tv? What is the downside without hdmi arc?

QuestionCan anyone tell me how to connect with internet ?? When I receive the item there was no internet cable so I guess it can connect through wi-fi???

QuestionDoes this system work well with a 65” Sony Bravia 850f?

QuestionThis product has Amazon Alexa built-in. Does it require an Amazon Alexa hub or other product to work? Or is the only requirement an Amazon Alexa account?

QuestionCan the soundbar be mounted on the wall like my previous Yamaha soundbar?

QuestionCan I put the subwoofer 3’ from the sound bar or should it be farther away?

QuestionWhy is the reliability so poor? I bought the prior version (207BL) 3 years ago and it no longer works. Subwoofer can't sink, sporadic boosts of volume, etc. When talking to Yamaha rep they suggested buying the newer version which is this model. Really?

QuestionSince it's wifi. Does it work with airplay?

QuestionCan I use a Bluetooth turntable with this sound bar?

QuestionWith the built in wifi feature will I be able to stream music stored on my laptop?

QuestionDoes this soundbar work with the MusicCast App?

QuestionHow big is the subwoofer?

QuestionCan the soiundbar be used without an internet connection . I don’t want to use Alexa.

QuestionDoes the subwoofer have to be plugged in or can I use the sound bar only?

QuestionDo I need Alexa to use this sound bar with my 75 ‘ samsung

QuestionMy sound bar randomly shuts down after about 1 hour of use. It works well otherwise and I am able to turn it back on. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to do or why this happens?

QuestionWhat are the Decoding specs ie Atmos DTS etc

QuestionWhen I ask Alexa to play music, can the audio be extended to an Alexa Dot at the same time so music plays on both. I plan to have the sound bar in the family room and the Dot in the kitchen and would like to hear music on both the sound bar and the Dot?