OontzSoundbar Bluetooth Speaker, with Optical Input Jack for Your TV or Connect Wireless via Bluetooth to Any Bluetooth Enabled Device

I've had this product for a couple weeks now I guess, and it was very easy to set up , and having the small remote control for volume etc is an absolute must for me, rather than walking over to the speaker every time I want to make a change. I run my TV through the speaker which is positioned across the room so as to minimize volume.Unfortunately Samsungs Smart TVs don't seem to give you control of the volume for (outgoing) speakers or sound bars that are not attached to the TV (and perhaps it doesn't work even if they are attached).Anyways, one small design flaw is that the remote control battery compartment is quite difficult to open. I tried using my thumb nail, a coin, and a screwdriver, and the groove just doesn't have depth to make opening easy , so it tore up the thin plastic surrounding the groove.However, I contacted customer support and ask them if they had a replacement remote control, and not only did they send me a new remote control, but they also sent me a whole new speaker. I think it was through accident, but when I let them know and asked if they wanted it shipped back, they said don't bother, and told me to keep the second speaker! So I'm very happy pleased with their customer support Department indeed. :-)

The soundbar version of this speaker has excellent sound quality. Too good to send back.So does the Angle 3 Pro I tried to setup in dual mode with it.All I have succeeded in doing is hooking the optical in from the TV to the SBar, and now have the TV sound system, and the speaker working together.The result is pretty good. The Roku TV, in a hotel, has the speakers facing towards the back wall, and the next room, which means with poor hearing, I bother the neighbors.The idea was to have forward facing, since we are on a corner, that would not bother our neighbors.Now I can adjust the front speaker facing us to loud, and keep the tv's back facing speakers medium loud.Surround sound result.I can't connect both speakers, use the Cambridge app, and get stereo. I do have SBar speaker on the phone, and can adjust the sound on the phone.The remote also works, and I now can set the speaker and the TV remotely.I had to reset the TV to get it to see the SBar over the optical cable.I'm not done trying to set this up, but it has taken hours, and I have tried to understand the instructions over and over, and tried to use them as designed.Perhaps the Angle 3 Pro and the Angle 3 Pro Soundbar on not compatible on the Cambridge app?I can get the app to see both, but they won't connect in dual mode.The name of the two speakers are so similar, I thought I was buying the same speaker, except the second one had a controller and cables.From their information on the add:"OontZ Angle 3 Pro Soundbar, TV and Bluetooth connectivity, Connect with Additional OontZ Angle 3 Ultra (4th Gen) Speakers, Control with OontZ app or Included Remote"I suspect the naming is more then a bit confusing to people then just me.The instructions say open the remote remove insulation, and then sync it to the speaker through a long drawn out process.The back of the remote where the battery is located, is covered by a cover with a shallow groove. I cannot undue it using a quarter, my fingers, a screw driver, anything.Good news is it seems to work already, even without following the instructions..VERY POOR design...

Like other Oontz speakers, this one sounds pretty good and is a decent value for the money. I was surprised to discover it has no battery and must be plugged in to function. Also, charging is via old school wall wart instead of USB. Combined, these two issues are no problem if the speaker is hooked up in one place and left there. It is inconvenient for travel though or for frequently moving from room to room.

While this is an attractive speaker with decent sound quality, the fact that's being touted as for TVs feels more than a bit misleading. If a quality bluetooth speaker is what you want, there are other options that sound better and offer more features for around the same price point.Two problems make this a poor choice for a TV speaker. While it claims to have an optical input, the port is non-standard, shaped more like a standard aux jack. While they include a cable for this, it's pretty short. A standard optical audio cable will not work, so you better plan to have this speaker right below your TV if you want to connect it that way. The second problem is lack of support for universal remotes. While their remote seems to be a standard IR interface, there's no instructions for programming a universal remote, and when I reached out to support they said it couldn't be done. So if you lose or break the remote that comes with it, you're screwed.If you want an outstanding bluetooth speaker, consider options from JBL and UE. If you want better sound from your TV, definitely look elsewhere.

Bluetooth works OK, but not quality sound. AUX IN causes so much static, its unbelievable, its like back to the 80s! I wouldn't recommend this product.@Oontz - it's not a cheap product by any means, so you should have better quality control.Definitely returning this product.