Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HW-S40T
- SKU:
- 6415461
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the 2.0-Channel Soundbar's sound quality, describing it as 'very good' and praising its 'wonderful clarity.' They also appreciate its compact size and affordable price, calling it a 'great item for the price.' However, some customers have experienced issues with the remote control not working, connectivity issues, and the lack of a volume display on the front of the unit.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Excellent sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound gets very loud and I’m pleased to say the least
I would recommend this to a friendGreat sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound! Great for small apartment and entertainment!
I would recommend this to a friendSound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
I would recommend this to a friendGreat accessory
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great value for college tv set up for kid TV set up
I would recommend this to a friendO would differently recommend this product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my soundbbar it's just like being at the movie
I would recommend this to a friendSjh2
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not great sound but satisfactory, better for regular television viewing than for watching movies but just ok
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Bones11,
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-S40T featuring Music Mode which delivers optimized sound to match music genre and Smart Sound which optimizes sound settings based on what you are watching. We value your feedback regarding the soundbar performance.
To optimize your audio experience, please try the various sound modes this model offers. Press the SOUND MODE button on your remote, and then select your desired sound effect: STANDARD, MUSIC, or SMART SOUND.
You can further adjust TREBLE and BASS via the SOUND CONTROL button (looks like a gear symbol).
I hope this tip helps improve your sound experience. Should you need further assistance with features, functions, settings, or adjustments, please contact Samsung Customer Support at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8AM -12AM EST, 7 days a week. Or text HELP to 62913.
For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:
1) More ‘Contact Us’ options – LiveChat, Facebook, Twitter, Samsung Community, Samsung Members app
2) Manuals & Software
3) Warranty Info
4) Product Registration: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Specialist
Great blue Ray
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The delivery was fast and the Blueray disc was awesome
I would recommend this to a friendGreat sound bar for all
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound good quality easy connect Really liked it
I would recommend this to a friendLove Samsung but
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the all-in-one idea sound bar but there's always a but, when the sound bar turned on the audio said something like audio connected but every time it was annoying. Follow the instructions to disconnect the audio response on Startup it would not work so I did an update which fix the problem but when I change the channels there was no audio for about 30 to 40 seconds.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Frustrated,
Thank you for purchasing the HW-S40T and for your review. I am sorry to hear that you experienced issues with the "digital audio in" announcement and was able to resolve the issue by updating the firmware.
Please reach out to Samsung Customer Service for further assistance and to better understand your issue regarding no audio for 30-40 seconds after you change the channel. You will be provided step-by-step troubleshooting assistance or warranty service.
For further assistance, please contact Samsung Customer Support.
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG, (available 8AM to 12AM EST - 7 days a week)
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
5) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com
If you have not already done so, we invite you to register your new Samsung product at:
https://www.samsung.com/us/account/signin/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2Fregister%2F
Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Ambassador
For further assistance, please contact Samsung Customer Support.
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG, (available 8AM to 12AM EST - 7 days a week)
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
5) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com
If you have not already done so, we invite you to register your new Samsung product at:
https://www.samsung.com/us/account/signin/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2Fregister%2F
Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Ambassador
Decent Sound Bar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This works great for the price, but doesn't project a lot of extra sound than what we were getting from the TV.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Brandie:
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-S40T featuring Music Mode which delivers optimized sound to match music genre and Smart Sound which optimizes sound settings based on what you are watching. I'm sorry to see that you are not completely happy with performance.
To optimize your audio experience, please try the various sound modes this model offers. Press the SOUND MODE button on your remote, and then select your desired sound effect: STANDARD, MUSIC, or SMART SOUND.
You can further adjust TREBLE and BASS via the SOUND CONTROL button (looks like a gear symbol).
I hope this tip helps improve your sound experience. Should you need further assistance with features, functions, settings, or adjustments, please contact Samsung Customer Support.
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG, (available 8AM to 12AM EST - 7 days a week)
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
5) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com
If you have not already done so, we invite you to register your new Samsung product at:
https://www.samsung.com/us/account/signin/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2Fregister%2F&user=dsr-registration
Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Solutions
Critic
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I put this sound bar in my bedroom. I think the product is not worth the price. The sound is ok.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi lmesam,
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-S40T featuring Music Mode which delivers optimized sound to match music genre and Smart Sound which optimizes sound settings based on what you are watching. I'm sorry to see that you are not completely happy with performance.
To optimize your audio experience, please try the various sound modes this model offers. Press the SOUND MODE button on your remote, and then select your desired sound effect: STANDARD, MUSIC, or SMART SOUND.
You can further adjust TREBLE and BASS via the SOUND CONTROL button (looks like a gear symbol).
I hope this tip helps improve your sound experience. Should you need further assistance with features, functions, settings, or adjustments, please contact Samsung Customer Support.
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG, (available 8AM to 12AM EST - 7 days a week)
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
5) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com
If you have not already done so, we invite you to register your new Samsung product at:
https://www.samsung.com/us/account/signin/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2Fregister%2F
Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Ambassador
What purchase is this for
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would be happy to actually do a review if I actually new what purchase you are asking about.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Unknown,
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-S40T All-In-One Soundbar. With two built in woofers and tweeters built into the frame, you can enjoy room-filling sound with one unit.
You can take advantage of the different sound modes like Smart Sound which optimizes sound based on each scene and lets you hear voices clearly on low volumes and Music Mode which recognizes and optimizes music.
If there is anything we can do to improve your enjoyment to 5 stars -- such as helping to optimize settings for your specific usage scenario -- please let us know. You can reach Samsung Customer Support at:
For further assistance, please contact Samsung Customer Support.
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG, (available 8AM to 12AM EST - 7 days a week)
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
5) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com
If you have not already done so, we invite you to register your new Samsung product at:
https://www.samsung.com/us/account/signin/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2Fregister%2F
Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Ambassador
No surround sound
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works best in bedroom also recommend you have a new smart TV not for surround sound
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Auto power on
Did not meet my expectations
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound wasn't that good and kept turning on by itself at night.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Donkeykong17:
The Soundbar turns on by itself when another device connected to it tells it to. The solution depends on which device is causing the Soundbar to turn on.
1) For a Bluetooth source, press and hold the SOUND MODE button for 6 seconds while the Soundbar is on. Set it so that the center LED blinks RED once and the two white LED on either side blinks once.
2) For an Optical source, press and hold the Left button for 6 seconds while the Soundbar is on.
For further assistance, please contact Samsung Customer Support.
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG, (available 8AM to 12AM EST - 7 days a week)
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
5) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com
If you have not already done so, we invite you to register your new Samsung product at:
https://www.samsung.com/us/account/signin/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2Fregister%2F
Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Solutions
It’s just ok
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not sure it sounds much better then the tv speakers. Hard to sync with the infinity remote.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Sound,
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-S40T featuring Music Mode which delivers optimized sound to match music genre and Smart Sound which optimizes sound settings based on what you are watching. I'm sorry to see that you are not completely happy with performance.
To optimize your audio experience, please try the various sound modes this model offers. Press the SOUND MODE button on your remote, and then select your desired sound effect: STANDARD, MUSIC, or SMART SOUND.
You can further adjust TREBLE and BASS via the SOUND CONTROL button (looks like a gear symbol).
If you need additional help with setup, syncing up with your cable box remote, or have any questions or concerns with this soundbar, please reach out to us via any of the below options:
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG, (available 8AM to 12AM EST - 7 days a week)
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
5) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com
If you have not already done so, we invite you to register your new Samsung product at:
https://www.samsung.com/us/account/signin/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2Fregister%2F
Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Ambassador
My Soundbar review
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Problem with the Remote,Internet connection dropped too often but the Sound is Ok
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Ludjb,
Thank you for purchasing the HW-S40T and for your review. We appreciate your feedback regarding the connectivity and performance of your unit.
First, you may want to replace your batteries in the remote. Also, be sure that the distance between the remote and soundbar main unit is not too far.
Please know that this model can be connected to your TV via Optical cable or wirelessly via Bluetooth.
To connect your S40T to your TV via Optical:
1. With the TV and Soundbar turned off, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the
Soundbar and the OPTICAL output port on the TV with the optical cable, as shown in the figure.
2. Turn on the Soundbar and TV.
3. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or remote control, and then select the “Digital
Audio In” mode.
4. The TV sound is output from the Soundbar.
To connect your S40T to your TV via Bluetooth:
1) Press the PAIR button on the remote to enter BT PAIRING mode
a. or press the SOURCE button on the top panel and then select BT. “BT” changes to “BT PAIRING” in a few seconds automatically or changes to “BT READY” if there is a connect record.
b. When BT READY appears, press and hold the SOURCE button on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display BT PAIRING.
2) Select Bluetooth mode on the TV
3) Select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar S4T-Series” from the list on the TV’s screen. An available Soundbar is indicated with “Need Pairing” or “Paired” on the TV’s Bluetooth device list. To connect the TV to the Soundbar, select the message, and then establish a connection. - When the TV is connected, [TV Name] → “BT” appears on the Soundbar’s front display.
4) You can now hear TV sound from the Soundbar.
If the device fails to connect:
- If a previously connected Soundbar listing (e.g. “[AV] Samsung Soundbar S4T-Series”) appears in the list, delete it.
- Then repeat steps 1 through 3
Once you have connected your soundbar for the first time, use the “BT READY” mode to reconnect.
I hope this helps. For further assistance, please contact Samsung Customer Support via any of the following options:
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG / Available 8 AM - 12 AM EST 7 days a week
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/contact/
3) Text HELP to 62913
4) Samsung Members App
5) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
6) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
7) The Samsung TV Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/
If you have not already done so, we invite you to register your new Samsung product at:
https://www.samsung.com/us/account/signin/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2Fregister%2F
Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
We look forward to hearing from you.
~ Samsung Specialist
Did not like the sound
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I didnt like the sound quality. I have a jbl with a sub and found it to be more clear.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Moosestang,
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-S40T featuring Music Mode which delivers optimized sound to match music genre and Smart Sound which optimizes sound settings based on what you are watching. I'm sorry to see that you are not completely happy with performance.
To optimize your audio experience, please try the various sound modes this model offers. Press the SOUND MODE button on your remote, and then select your desired sound effect: STANDARD, MUSIC, or SMART SOUND.
You can further adjust TREBLE and BASS via the SOUND CONTROL button (looks like a gear symbol).
I hope this tip helps improve your sound experience. Should you need further assistance with features, functions, settings, or adjustments, please contact Samsung Customer Support at:
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG, (available 8AM to 12AM EST - 7 days a week)
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
5) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com
If you have not already done so, we invite you to register your new Samsung product at:
https://www.samsung.com/us/account/signin/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2Fregister%2F
Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Ambassador
Overall....pretty standard
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ok sound at times seems muffled but overall fair... I think it should be a tad cheaper....
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .DelaCruz:
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-S40T featuring Music Mode which delivers optimized sound to match music genre and Smart Sound which optimizes sound settings based on what you are watching. I'm sorry to see that you are not completely happy with performance.
To optimize your audio experience, please try the various sound modes this model offers. Press the SOUND MODE button on your remote, and then select your desired sound effect: STANDARD, MUSIC, or SMART SOUND.
You can further adjust TREBLE and BASS via the SOUND CONTROL button (looks like a gear symbol).
I hope this tip helps improve your sound experience. Should you need further assistance with features, functions, settings, or adjustments, please contact Samsung Customer Support.
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG, (available 8AM to 12AM EST - 7 days a week)
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
5) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com
If you have not already done so, we invite you to register your new Samsung product at:
https://www.samsung.com/us/account/signin/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2Fregister%2F&user=dsr-registration
Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Solutions
It makes sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This sound bar does enhance the sound, but you cannot change the volume with the remote. When you push the volume button on the remote, the sound mutes rather than change volume control, but just above that button is a mute button. Either I have not figured the volume control, or this is a bad feature. I expected more from Samsung.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Buzzard:
Thank you for purchasing the HW-S40T Soundbar. Rocking the VOL button forward or backward adjusts the volume. Pressing it in will Mute. Pressing it a second time will Unmute.
For further assistance, please contact Samsung Customer Support.
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG, (available 8AM to 12AM EST - 7 days a week)
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
5) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com
If you have not already done so, we invite you to register your new Samsung product at:
https://www.samsung.com/us/account/signin/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2Fregister%2F&user=dsr-registration
Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Solutions
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Would not connect to Bluetooth
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality was not as good as the older version which I still own. After a couple days it stopped connecting to Bluetooth. The bass sounded like it was in a trash can. I returned the item and spent a little more money on a better sound bar. Avoid at all cost.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .MojoEnduro:
Thank you for your review of this Samsung Soundbar System. I am sorry to hear that it did not work out for you and have returned your unit.
Your feedback is very important to us and will be shared with our product team.
Should you ever decide to give Samsung audio products another try and have concerns or questions, please know we are always here to help. You can contact Samsung Customer Support by any of the below options:
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG, (available 8AM to 12AM EST - 7 days a week)
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
5) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com
If you have not already done so, we invite you to register your new Samsung product at:
https://www.samsung.com/us/account/signin/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2Fregister%2F&user=dsr-registration
Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Solutions