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Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7: handoff from the automatically reconnected phone to another saved source

Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7 — handoff from the automatically reconnected phone to another saved source. Confirm the actual setup and observed response before reporting an outcome.

Manufacturer-documented Reviewed 2026-11-09 · Revision 1

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When this guide applies

Both sources already registered; wrong most-recent source has reconnected.

Connection scope: Bluetooth. Symptom: Switching between devices isn’t working.

This is a documented check, not a diagnosis of your equipment. The model name does not confirm the selected input, mode, software or connected partner.

If your exact model or a required setting is unknown, use the “I don’t know” branch below. Do not apply a similarly named model’s instructions.

Checks and possible outcomes

Start at step-0. Follow the link that matches what you actually observe. Alternative branches are not a single sequence of actions.

step-0

Are both the desired source and the unwanted current source already paired to this soundbar?

A new source needing registration belongs to the pairing flow.

Look for: Confirm the stated setup or observation. Unknown stops safely.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7 official manual ↗PDF pages 45 — Bluetooth input automatically reconnects the most recently connected source. Connect to other devices permits selecting the soundbar from the desired source.Existing saved source handoff without forgetting devices or creating a fresh pairing. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-1

Does the app show the other source as currently connected?

No blind disconnect of an unknown current device.

Look for: Confirm the stated setup or observation. Unknown stops safely.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7 official manual ↗PDF pages 45 — Bluetooth input automatically reconnects the most recently connected source. Connect to other devices permits selecting the soundbar from the desired source.Existing saved source handoff without forgetting devices or creating a fresh pairing. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-2

May the current source playback be interrupted for this handoff?

This changes the active sender without deleting its saved pairing.

Look for: Confirm the stated setup or observation. Unknown stops safely.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7 official manual ↗PDF pages 45 — Bluetooth input automatically reconnects the most recently connected source. Connect to other devices permits selecting the soundbar from the desired source.Existing saved source handoff without forgetting devices or creating a fresh pairing. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-3

Select Connect to other devices on the app Bluetooth input screen

Do not choose a reset or delete a phone saved device.

Look for: Perform only the stated operation and confirm whether it was possible.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7 official manual ↗PDF pages 45 — Bluetooth input automatically reconnects the most recently connected source. Connect to other devices permits selecting the soundbar from the desired source.Existing saved source handoff without forgetting devices or creating a fresh pairing. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-4

Choose this exact soundbar from the desired source saved Bluetooth devices

Keep initial media levels low; follow that source normal Connect control.

Look for: Perform only the stated operation and confirm whether it was possible.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7 official manual ↗PDF pages 45 — Bluetooth input automatically reconnects the most recently connected source. Connect to other devices permits selecting the soundbar from the desired source.Existing saved source handoff without forgetting devices or creating a fresh pairing. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-5

Does the app now show the desired source and play its intended media?

A saved name alone does not establish that the current stream switched.

Look for: Confirm the stated setup or observation. Unknown stops safely.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7 official manual ↗PDF pages 45 — Bluetooth input automatically reconnects the most recently connected source. Connect to other devices permits selecting the soundbar from the desired source.Existing saved source handoff without forgetting devices or creating a fresh pairing. · Source checked 2026-11-09

Possible result

Checks completed — report what happened

Completion is not an automatic solved result. Report your actual outcome; no Audio Review physical test or measured repair is claimed.

steps completed

Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

    Possible result

    Stop and retain the actual observations

    A required fact or response was not confirmed. Consult the exact product/partner documentation or official support. Do not escalate to a reset, update installation, internal repair or unsafe wiring change.

    next support

    Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

      Possible result

      A required fact is unknown

      Confirm the actual model, source, partner capability and current state before continuing. Do not guess a menu or interrupt a live session/update.

      insufficient data

      Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

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