“Is there a way to turn off Bluetooth to prevent my apt neighbors from connecting to it?”
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I found a way to "restrict" others to connect to my LG SH7 soundbar via bluetooth. The problem is, this prevents everyone, including me as well to connect to it but since I've never used and not planning to use it this way (TV connected via optical, fully functional controlled from TV remote). Very easily just unplug the soundbar, screw out the 22 phillips head screws (remember the order because they are not the same length). Get the bottom off and on the side there is the bluetooth extension card separately from the main board all in its glory. Like they did intentionally separated it for this purpose. Lift up the ribbon cable holder and pull out the ribbon cable from the bluetooth card. Put back the bottom, screw it together and job done, bluetooth not working anymore but the soundbar is functional as it is. Also the subwoofer uses something else than bluetooth luckily, so you don't use the wireless subwoofer! Later models after SH7 has a built in functionality to prevent unknown connects, SH7 does NOT. I tried several methods, reseting and disabling connections, but someone from the house is still connecting and broadcasting audio sometimes. Only disconnection of the bluetooth card had a proper effect.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.That is BY FAR the WORST answer I've ever heard. You obviously have the soundbar, and know how to describe it' functions and features, but fail to truly understand its’ flaws. To simplify this issue, any person whether within your household or Wi-Fi range can access and essentially “Seize control ” of this device by simply attempting to connect to it via Bluetooth. The major flaw in this technology’s connection implementation is the lack of “toasting” or submitting a request to authenticate both devices (target and source) via a non-changing 4 digit code, which is what occurs on most devices when an attempt is made to connect via Bluetooth. This device does it automatically, without authorization , thus any party {including bad actors) can access your soundbar, as long as they are within standard range of the omitting signal ( 10 to 100 meters). This is a flaw and security defect that needs to be addressed by the manufacturer. Your best bet will be to check the link below (related to your issue) for a better answer or contact LG Technical Support https://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/product-help/CT20098019-20150556406950
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, there's a way to block access to unknown devices https://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/product-help/CT20098013-20150556406950
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If you set the Wi-Fi function in the state of unconnected network, Bluetooth and Wireless TV Sound Sync may not be connected. ^CP
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If they are in the same WIFI zone as you then the sound bar will populate when anyone in that zone opens his or her bluetooth in settings. It is possible that if you never connect your sound bar to the WIFI then the device will not populate whether it is or is not in the same WIFI zone. If you are only using your sound bar with your television and you are using either the HDMI ARC or optical connection then there is really no need to connect the device to the WIFI network. But if you plan to take advantage of the ability of this sound bar to easily integrate into your smart home set up there is, to my knowledge, no way to block access. I am not sure that would not be the case with any bluetooth enabled sound bar. I gotta tell you, this is an amazing sound bar "music flow" system that has somehow gone under the radar with regard to customers, even retail employees, from knowing much about this item. It outperforms sound systems that are more than twice the price. In sound bars you mostly get what you pay for, but with this one you are getting so much more. You won't be disappointed. FYI It works flawlessly with Google Dot. Cheers!
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