A:AnswerPlaybar should pair/sync up easily with your existing remote. The Playbar doesnt even come with a remote so they are confident it will work. Synced up quick and easy with my Sony Bravia TV
A:AnswerIt depends go to bestbuy you can compare the two. I initially thought of getting the beam but for a larger room get the Playbar. If it is for a smaller room then I would save and get the beam as you don’t need that much sound. Additionally, the beam comes with Alexa set up. You pick both are great choices!
A:AnswerIt’s pretty short, it’s about 2 ft. I bought an 8 ft ocean optical cord. If your mounting to the wall right under your tv, the 2 ft cord will work.