Multiple Brands (Roku and TCL) - Q85H (2024)

I connect to the soundbar's network with my laptop. I installed an Android emulator and the TCL home app, but it doesn't connect to the soundbar. Those who managed to do it could write what phone they used to do it.

Thanks for the guidance and I was able to get the update [38.19.19.33](http://38.19.19.33) after I got an iPhone from a friend. Will there be more updates?

Yes, the wind noise remained. I don't know why and whether the TCL will fix it.There is no other update at the moment.

Hello, today I managed to update my TCL q85h with a USB device to v27. I decided to try again, turned on USB mode, removed the power cable, pressed the power button, inserted the flash drive and turned on the power again. But nothing happened, so I removed the flash drive, formatted it with this program EaseUS Partition Master, and named it QX5H. The device remained turned on and in USB mode. I inserted the flash drive and the update began.The flash drive is Adata USB 3 and the port is USB 3.

Hello, I have also tried many times to connect to wifi but I can't with an Android phone. Please give me some advice.

I've tried many times with a flash drive but it doesn't work.

Apparently there is a problem with Android devices. It tries to connect but says it cannot configure IP. Can anyone give an idea how to solve the problem?

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.

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

I Dont have the wind noise on volume 5 and Higher anymore. The only thing i hate is That on C845 tutti choral does not work with Q85H. :(

 No you don't. Just updatu firmware ver. 38.xxxxxx it will be ok. Problems with sound are fixed.  Firmware version 27.xxxx and lower having sound issues. Use iphone airplay to upgrade and don't bother to search on internet for update File ver 38.xxx. you wont find it :( even official support web provides only ver. 27.xxxxx

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.