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My leviathan v2 speakers have been working great for a while now and all of the sudden, stopped working, they turn on and the source light is green, but my pc no longer detects the speakers whatsoever. i also cannot change them to bluetooth to connect my phone to them. i just cannot get anything out of them. i have tried updating the firmware but in order to do this, the device needs to be in bluetooth mode so i cannot update, i have tried reinstalling synapse and restarting my pc but still no luck. i left it a couple of days and suddenly the source light was solid red and pressing the buttons or holding them did nothing, i switched it off at the wall and then back on and im back to them being able to turn on and off but still cannot get them in bluetooth mode or cannot get my pc to recognise them.

Sorry if I’m late to the thread. There is a solution for this and it works for me every time.

 

The sound bar needs to be electrically discharged after a sudden power surge or interruption. Just like some computer towers/cases. Do the following:

  1. Unplug all cables from the sound bar. This includes all three: the power cable, USB-C and sub-woofer.
  2. In the sound bar, press the power button quickly and repeatedly many times for 20-30 seconds. Don’t stop pressing the power button very quickly and repeatedly, and do it for at least 20-30 seconds.
  3. Reconnect only the power cable. Press the power button in the sound bar. The sound bar will in PC mode (green source button).
  4. Press the source button. If it switches to BLUE (bluetooth), then the issue is resolved. Connect the USB-C and sub-woofer cables and use the sound bar normally.
  5. If the source button does not change to blue, the issue is not yet resolved. Disconnect the power cable and repeatedly press the power button many times for 20-30 seconds again.

This has been tried and tested and it always works. I hope it helps someone.


Tardy to the party and I found a fix on youtube that I didn’t think was going to work, BUT IT DID. I was having the same problems, power was on, but no connection to PC and couldn’t change the source. I unplugged this soundbar to install new PC mounts, so I knew it was this speaker being annoying and not any damages. All I had to do was unplug the power, THEN hold down the bluetooth icon and the volume up and down buttons. I had doubts this was actually how to reset this soundbar, but it worked!  I also initially tried holding the source button instead of the actual bluetooth button. Shows how often I actually try and swap devices with this annoying soundbar that shouldn’t be this wonky. Hope this helps someone


  • Hi guys!

    I’m also have the same problem but i manage to fix this issue. Hope with these step will help you guys.

    - Plug all the cable, power cord like normal and press power button to turn the speaker on.
    - Then you gonna unplug the power cord.
    - Press and hold volume + ; volume - ; Bluetooth icon as the same time for 3-6 second
    - Plug power cord again and press power button. ( Windows should be connect Leviathan V2 normally again )

    If Windows doesn’t detect or Leviathan V2 not play any sounds. Try update the latest firmware for Leviathan V2 following this link from Razer support website: https://mysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6274
    After you finish updating, restart your PC and Leviathan V2.
     

I fixed it by the following steps:

 

  1. download SYNAPSE.
  2. Turn off the speaker.
  3. Hold the Blurtooth button until it turned on, and the source button “the left side button” will show up in red color if connect to bluetooth or green color if connected to PC.
  4. Now play any sound, and you will found it only the Subwofer works.
  5. Now unplug the power to switch off the speaker, and plug in the wire and turn speaker on.
  6. Now you will find it works!

if anyone comes on this forum and has this issue now:

from what i can tell, you should plug these directly into walls, not a power strip. and that a power loss will result in a hard reset being perfomed. 

remove power from sound bar, hold power +/- for >10 seconds. you should see the sounbar apear in your bluetooth. 

source: 

https://www.reddit.com/r/razer/comments/174so56/leviathan_v2_with_sub_not_being_detected/


Sorry if I’m late to the thread. There is a solution for this and it works for me every time.

 

The sound bar needs to be electrically discharged after a sudden power surge or interruption. Just like some computer towers/cases. Do the following:

  1. Unplug all cables from the sound bar. This includes all three: the power cable, USB-C and sub-woofer.
  2. In the sound bar, press the power button quickly and repeatedly many times for 20-30 seconds. Don’t stop pressing the power button very quickly and repeatedly, and do it for at least 20-30 seconds.
  3. Reconnect only the power cable. Press the power button in the sound bar. The sound bar will in PC mode (green source button).
  4. Press the source button. If it switches to BLUE (bluetooth), then the issue is resolved. Connect the USB-C and sub-woofer cables and use the sound bar normally.
  5. If the source button does not change to blue, the issue is not yet resolved. Disconnect the power cable and repeatedly press the power button many times for 20-30 seconds again.

This has been tried and tested and it always works. I hope it helps someone.

A MESSAGE THAT WRITES TO ME TO BE PINNED. worked every time I had the problem !


I’m unfortunately having this issue, too. Leviathan V2 with Subwoofer. I don’t have bluetooth on my PC so I am relying on the USB-C connection. I unplugged my whole rig recently to move it for some home reno work, and upon setting everything back up, the Leviathan is DOA. I tried the fast-pressing the power button to no avail. Every time I plug it back in, I get a green source button, but it does not switch to blue when I press it after the discharge.  I’d really prefer not to toss the whole thing in the trash, it was working perfectly fine before this. 

 

I did attempt to connect it via bluetooth with another device, and no dice. It appears in my bluetooth menu and “connects” but no I get no sound and it doesn’t show up in Synapse on either machine. Any other thoughts? Do I have a door stop? 

 

 


I’m unfortunately having this issue, too. Leviathan V2 with Subwoofer. I don’t have bluetooth on my PC so I am relying on the USB-C connection. I unplugged my whole rig recently to move it for some home reno work, and upon setting everything back up, the Leviathan is DOA. I tried the fast-pressing the power button to no avail. Every time I plug it back in, I get a green source button, but it does not switch to blue when I press it after the discharge.  I’d really prefer not to toss the whole thing in the trash, it was working perfectly fine before this. 

 

I did attempt to connect it via bluetooth with another device, and no dice. It appears in my bluetooth menu and “connects” but no I get no sound and it doesn’t show up in Synapse on either machine. Any other thoughts? Do I have a door stop? 

 

 

If the button stays green, it means the operation was done incorrectly!! I don't have Bluetooth either. The light just gives an indication during the reboot process. Don't hesitate to try the operation several times, even for more than 30 seconds. Pressing the power button multiple times while the device is not plugged in is meant to discharge the capacitors inside the electronic components. This part of the process is really very important!!

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I’m unfortunately having this issue, too. Leviathan V2 with Subwoofer. I don’t have bluetooth on my PC so I am relying on the USB-C connection. I unplugged my whole rig recently to move it for some home reno work, and upon setting everything back up, the Leviathan is DOA. I tried the fast-pressing the power button to no avail. Every time I plug it back in, I get a green source button, but it does not switch to blue when I press it after the discharge.  I’d really prefer not to toss the whole thing in the trash, it was working perfectly fine before this. 

 

I did attempt to connect it via bluetooth with another device, and no dice. It appears in my bluetooth menu and “connects” but no I get no sound and it doesn’t show up in Synapse on either machine. Any other thoughts? Do I have a door stop? 

 

 

If the button stays green, it means the operation was done incorrectly!! I don't have Bluetooth either. The light just gives an indication during the reboot process. Don't hesitate to try the operation several times, even for more than 30 seconds. Pressing the power button multiple times while the device is not plugged in is meant to discharge the capacitors inside the electronic components. This part of the process is really very important!!

Add as many details as possible, by providing details you’ll make it easier for others to reply

 

I finally got it. Leaving it unplugged for 30 minutes, then doing the button pressing + simultaneous power cord plugging worked for me. Thank you to everyone who chimed in. It seems there are myriad solutions to this issue, so don’t be afraid to try them all. 


I have the same issue after a power surge.

My Pc Windows or synapse doesnt detect the soundbar.

Bluetooth mode connects to my laptop but no sound.

Here is how i managed to start it again.

 

Remove all cables from the sound bar.

Remove the adapter from power socket. (This may not be necessary, just my experience)

Wait disconnected with no power about 15 minutes. (This may not be necessary, just my experience)

Press and hold power button for about 5 seconds. You should hear a low click inside the soundbar.

Connect every cable and power up.

 

This… Thiss… THIS… actually worked… Thank youu.


Lost count of how many times this has happened to me. Here I am again, bricked bar after power outages due to storm. 

Tried the usual firmware updater process:

Firmware Updaters

Razer Leviathan V2 Firmware Updater | RZ05-03920

Above didn’t work for me this time. What worked was doing a hard reset.

Follow these steps:

  1. Pull out the power cable
  2. Hold down the Power button, Volume Up and Volume Down
  3. While holding down, plug back the power cable
  4. Release the buttons after 3 seconds
  5. Hold Power button, Volume Up and Volume Down again for 10 seconds

Hope it works for you

Cheers!

Thank you! this fix my problem everytime it went missing from devices….

seriously a big flaw from Razer...


Hi, 

 

i found the Real Soulition. Sorry for My English, i write it in German.. Use a Translator. 

 

Es Liegt am Netzteil.. Eventuell Überspannung.. 

 

Alles Abklemmen, und 24 Stunden nicht am Strom haben.. 

Danach geht sie wieder Einwandfrei. 

Denke das Netzteil hat ein Problem. Eventuell ein anderes Kaufen mit den Selben Daten, dies Scheint nicht gut zu sein.. Hoffe es hilft jemanden Weiter.. 

Meine Läuft jetzt nach 24 Stunden wieder, als wäre nie was gewesen. Wird erkannt und Lässt sich an und einschalten. 


Solution

Disconnect the power connection. 
press and hold volume up volume down and bluetuth keys for 5 seconds. then connect power. switch on and it works. 


Sorry if I’m late to the thread. There is a solution for this and it works for me every time.

 

The sound bar needs to be electrically discharged after a sudden power surge or interruption. Just like some computer towers/cases. Do the following:

  1. Unplug all cables from the sound bar. This includes all three: the power cable, USB-C and sub-woofer.
  2. In the sound bar, press the power button quickly and repeatedly many times for 20-30 seconds. Don’t stop pressing the power button very quickly and repeatedly, and do it for at least 20-30 seconds.
  3. Reconnect only the power cable. Press the power button in the sound bar. The sound bar will in PC mode (green source button).
  4. Press the source button. If it switches to BLUE (bluetooth), then the issue is resolved. Connect the USB-C and sub-woofer cables and use the sound bar normally.
  5. If the source button does not change to blue, the issue is not yet resolved. Disconnect the power cable and repeatedly press the power button many times for 20-30 seconds again.

This has been tried and tested and it always works. I hope it helps someone.

This, much to my disbelief actually worked for me. I highly suggest people follow this.


Sorry if I’m late to the thread. There is a solution for this and it works for me every time.

 

The sound bar needs to be electrically discharged after a sudden power surge or interruption. Just like some computer towers/cases. Do the following:

  1. Unplug all cables from the sound bar. This includes all three: the power cable, USB-C and sub-woofer.
  2. In the sound bar, press the power button quickly and repeatedly many times for 20-30 seconds. Don’t stop pressing the power button very quickly and repeatedly, and do it for at least 20-30 seconds.
  3. Reconnect only the power cable. Press the power button in the sound bar. The sound bar will in PC mode (green source button).
  4. Press the source button. If it switches to BLUE (bluetooth), then the issue is resolved. Connect the USB-C and sub-woofer cables and use the sound bar normally.
  5. If the source button does not change to blue, the issue is not yet resolved. Disconnect the power cable and repeatedly press the power button many times for 20-30 seconds again.

This has been tried and tested and it always works. I hope it helps someone.

my sound bar doesn't turn on at all and wont start if i plug it into anything i have a razer leviathan v2 x is there any way i can fix this


Just popped on here to say I have the same issue. It is brand new, a week or so old. Seems like this is a Razer issue for sure since so many have the same problem. I am about ready to return it and go with another brand. 


Just open back the account to give you guys the answer: ( I just have it here )
 

  1. Press the button of the second on the left
    • to make the button of the first on the left to be “BLUE”  from “GREEN” 
    • this make the sound bar become “BLUE” tooth mode.
  2. Connect your sound bar through blue tooth.
  3. Delete your sound bar profile from “Device Manager” 
    • Device Manager
    • Audio Inputs and outputs
    • Speakers (Razer Leviathan V2)
    • Right Click - Uninstall
  4. Unplug your sound bar first
  5. Press the button ( I don’t remember which, just spam those button, maybe open and off )
    • to make the button of the first on the left to be “GREEN” from “BLUE”
    • this make the sound bar become USB mode.
  6. Plug your sound bar again.
  7. Done.

Have Fun. 


Just open back the account to give you guys the answer: ( I just have it here )
 

  1. Press the button of the second on the left
    • to make the button of the first on the left to be “BLUE”  from “GREEN” 
    • this make the sound bar become “BLUE” tooth mode.
  2. Connect your sound bar through blue tooth.
  3. Delete your sound bar profile from “Device Manager” 
    • Device Manager
    • Audio Inputs and outputs
    • Speakers (Razer Leviathan V2)
    • Right Click - Uninstall
  4. Unplug your sound bar first
  5. Press the button ( I don’t remember which, just spam those button, maybe open and off )
    • to make the button of the first on the left to be “GREEN” from “BLUE”
    • this make the sound bar become USB mode.
  6. Plug your sound bar again.
  7. Done.

Have Fun. 

Bad idea - i cannot install back the drivers, since i cannot go through the firmware updater, since when I hit the part where you need to press the source button to switch to PC mode, nothing happens.


Someone please give one-size-fits all solution because I tried everything in this thread and I just cannot go pass the firmware updater when it says to switch to PC mode - clicking the button doesn’t do anything. If i keep the firmware updater open at that stage, reset the speaker again, update button turns green but it’s not clickable.

 

All that happened is that all our devices were unplugged from the socket. That’s it. Now the speaker is bricked. This happened so many times - power surges, unplugging, anything. Every single time some new trick helps involving resetting at what not.

 

After following HKStarBurstHK’s advice to uninstall the audio input output though, nothing helps now.


Someone please give one-size-fits all solution because I tried everything in this thread and I just cannot go pass the firmware updater when it says to switch to PC mode - clicking the button doesn’t do anything. If i keep the firmware updater open at that stage, reset the speaker again, update button turns green but it’s not clickable.

 

All that happened is that all our devices were unplugged from the socket. That’s it. Now the speaker is bricked. This happened so many times - power surges, unplugging, anything. Every single time some new trick helps involving resetting at what not.

 

After following HKStarBurstHK’s advice to uninstall the audio input output though, nothing helps now.

Same


Hi guys, mine just stop working cause electric cut off, try many things but when it on i turned to bluetooth but connect no sounds, trying to turn back green light but cannot, any helps?


Sorry if I’m late to the thread. There is a solution for this and it works for me every time.

 

The sound bar needs to be electrically discharged after a sudden power surge or interruption. Just like some computer towers/cases. Do the following:

  1. Unplug all cables from the sound bar. This includes all three: the power cable, USB-C and sub-woofer.
  2. In the sound bar, press the power button quickly and repeatedly many times for 20-30 seconds. Don’t stop pressing the power button very quickly and repeatedly, and do it for at least 20-30 seconds.
  3. Reconnect only the power cable. Press the power button in the sound bar. The sound bar will in PC mode (green source button).
  4. Press the source button. If it switches to BLUE (bluetooth), then the issue is resolved. Connect the USB-C and sub-woofer cables and use the sound bar normally.
  5. If the source button does not change to blue, the issue is not yet resolved. Disconnect the power cable and repeatedly press the power button many times for 20-30 seconds again.

This has been tried and tested and it always works. I hope it helps someone.

I tried but seem not work for me.  mine can turn it to bluetooth but cannot turn back to pc mode, also if i connect bluetooth it have no sounds. can you suggest something ?

 


Just went through this with a new purchase.

Bought the speaker yesterday, plugged it in to Usb-c, worked straight away.. Had it running all day watching media, turn in for the night, turn pc off and power supply to pc.

Wake up this morning, turn pc on, turn speaker on, open chrome to watch Youtube - no audio.

Start throwing things across the room.

End up here through google search.

Right.

Check blue tooth mode. Speaker plays chrome audio in blue tooth mode. But the RGB light is flashing and annoying me. Switch back to usb mode and start mustering up the determination to fix this issue once my double shot of coffee had kicked in.

Check windows sound settings, sound test works in settings, so windows recognizes the device and is playing its system audio through the speaker. Has to be the chrome application...

 

(Windows 11) Hit the reset button bottom right and the sound playing through Chrome and YT instantly played through soundbar. 

 

This worked for me.


Razer is such a bullshit brand and builds shitty products, this fucking Leviathan V2 stopped responding for no reason, Razer please go kill yourself. 


Razer go - KYS


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