Soundbars / Samsung

Samsung HW-Q990F/XY

11.1.4-channel soundbar package with wireless subwoofer/rear speakers and network music services.

Sources checked: Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Canada
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Model and local version

HW-Q990F/XY

Regional versions and model notes
  • United States: exact local listing unconfirmed
  • Australia: support information available; local listing unconfirmed
  • United Kingdom: exact local listing unconfirmed
  • Canada: exact local listing unconfirmed
  • Samsung account, SmartThings app and home network needed for connected functions.
  • Wireless Dolby Atmos and Q-Symphony require supported Samsung TV models; ordinary HDMI audio is a different path.
  • Rear speakers and subwoofer still need power even though their audio connection is wireless.
  • Australian /XY SKU retained; US /ZA and UK variants are not equated.

What it can do

Features and the setup they need.

Features, setup and recorded confirmation
Feature & setupConfirmation & sources

Use the full 11.1.4 speaker system

Device feature

11.1.4-channel system with subwoofer and rear speakers.

✓ Confirmed

Samsung · 2026-10-26

Control through SmartThings

Device feature

SmartThings app control with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networking.

✓ Confirmed

Samsung · 2026-10-26

Stream through the listed services

Device feature

Chromecast, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, Tidal Connect and Roon Ready listed.

✓ Confirmed

Samsung · 2026-10-26

Choose HDMI, eARC or optical input

Device feature

Two HDMI inputs, eARC output and optical input.

✓ Confirmed

Samsung · 2026-10-26

Link with a compatible Samsung TV

Device feature

Q-Symphony and Wireless Dolby Atmos supported with compatible Samsung TV.

What you’ll need

  • Use a supported Samsung TV model for Q-Symphony and Wireless Dolby Atmos.
✓ Confirmed

Samsung · 2026-10-26

What that means at home

Our reading of the specifications.

What to allow for

Samsung account, SmartThings app and home network needed for connected functions.

Living with it

Wireless Dolby Atmos and Q-Symphony require supported Samsung TV models; ordinary HDMI audio is a different path.

Model and source notes
  • Samsung account, SmartThings app and home network needed for connected functions.
  • Wireless Dolby Atmos and Q-Symphony require supported Samsung TV models; ordinary HDMI audio is a different path.
  • Rear speakers and subwoofer still need power even though their audio connection is wireless.
  • Australian /XY SKU retained; US /ZA and UK variants are not equated.

Where we checked

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