Multiple Brands (Roku and TCL) - Q85H

I've been enjoying my TCL Q85H Pro - definite caveat on this. It needs a firmware update as it sounds like absolute rubbish, the update process is a nightmare, this is because you have to set it up via apple device (had to borrow an friend's) to get it onto wifi and then when its on wifi it will eventually push the update. If you're happy to go through the loopholes I believe it was worth it. The sound quality is now as expected which I am happy with.

The TCL Q85H or even Q75H is excellent in this regard as well. At 499, it's a steal with top notch Atmos performance and Ray Danz technology (sound beam)

I used an iphone 12 mini. My pixel 7 didn't work. You HAVE TO factory reset the soundbar (power+Vup+Vdown) after that it should say wi-fi not connected on the soundbar. Next you go to the phone and connect to the soundbar in the wi-fi list and it will automatically setup airplay. Even if you succed don't expect amazing results with the new update. Alittle better, yes but not amazing.

For me it worked after a couple of tries and only with AirPlay(Iphone). You may have to try a couple of times It took me 2 days to do it. After factory reset(power and "+" and "-") it should say wifi not connected, after that from the phone you connect to its wifi and tap set up airplay device then you open the TCL app and will see the update.

Amazon currently has this at $400. If you own a TCL TV, this is a goddamn steal once one upgrades to the V27 update.

I have a TCL Q85H (7.1.4) setup. Soundbar, sub, and two satellite speakers. After a few rounds of firmware updates, it sounds fantastic and I actually have my Panasonic UB-820 plugged directly into it.

Have you done firmware updates? I ended up purchasing the Q85H when Amazon had it for $400. I have the firmware updated (38.19.19.33) and the only issues I have is when it comes to anything not in surround sound (stereo content only). It tries to shoot the audio throughout all channels/satellites versus just keeping it to left/center/right. Anything 5.1 / 7.1 / Atmos / DTS-X has been completely fine. Per RTings: I setup AI Sonic based upon where I usually sit, EQ mode is set to standard, bass is set to medium, treble is set to high, and speaker volume is set to medium.

thank you so much for this tutorial.... finally managed to upgrade the fw and the sound is completely somewhere else :)

I bought the Q85 yesterday and returned it today. I didn’t like the sound at all and dialogue was especially low. I’m coming from a Vizio V51 and thought the sound from that was better, even if not as ‘wide’. There was a firmware upgrade for it right out of the box which made it sound better, but again, not great. I have a TCL 75Q650 and was hoping pairing it with that would be a winning combination, but it wasn’t. I just ordered the Hisense AX5125, which is 5.1.2, but has gotten much better reviews than the Q85 and is still within my budget. We’ll see how that goes.

So here´s my tips : Actualy realy bad info for us. TCL Q85H works only via Iphone. Android has NO AirPlay! How to update firmware on v. [38.19.19.33](http://38.19.19.33) ( for me i updates 2 times ) VERSION [24.13.18.29](http://24.13.18.29) \-> [35.18.19.32](http://35.18.19.32) \-> [38.19.19.33](http://38.19.19.33) 1. Factory reset Soundbar ( pressing and holding same times button - POWER / Volume UP / Volume DOWN) for time soundbar show message on display "FACTORYRESET" 2. If soundbar isnt TURN ON/Power ON - do it. Than go to your IPHONE 3. On Iphone go to generals -> Airplay and Handoffa ->set airplay ON (everyone can use it) 4. Download TCL Home from appStore and ADD your soundbar to app. Now it can still show NO update avaible. 5. On iphone go to WIFI setting and connect to TCL Q85HE - airplay will automaticly set it and connect bar to your personal wifi. You can see notifi on sounbar display. 6. Navigate to TCL Home , click on sounbar and navigate to VERSION OF FW. After you press it pop up on you avaible update. I had 2 avaible updates. Hope it will help you because of it i was very nervous and i had to buy an brand new iphone for do this stupid update!! It time to bring IPHONE back to vendor :D NOW its time to test it. I will bring you my notify and news about this firmware [38.19.19.33](http://38.19.19.33) Enjoy

At the $500 price point the TCL Q85H is the best imo I've listened to both the Vizio Elevate and the TCL q85H and I think the TCL q85H is better

I’ve got a TCL Q85H. Had it since January and I’m really not impressed. I’ve been considering replacing it with the new Nakamichi Wireless. I just wish there were more reviews out there. I’ve been eyeing some open box options at their eBay store.

yeah, like value wise the ax5125h and q85h are really hard to beat. they have their quirks but we found the only real way to beat them is to get one of the older gen samsungs on sale. but even then, samsung cancelled a bunch of the q990d orders that were absolute steals.