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- You have various wired options such as HDMI, optical, or jack cables to connect the soundbar to Roku TV.
- Alternatively, you can connect the soundbar wirelessly through Bluetooth or WiFi to Roku.
Connecting a soundbar to your Roku TV can provide a richer and more immersive music-listening experience. This guide will walk you through methods to seamlessly do it with wires and wirelessly.
How to Connect Soundbar to Roku TV With Cables
You can connect a soundbar to a Roku TV using cables like HDMI, optical, and Jack. Among them, using HDMI is best because it supports audio formats like Dolby Atmos & DTS: X. Here’s how to do it.
- Take one end of the HDMI cable and insert it into the HDMI ARC port on your Roku TV. Then, link the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI ARC port on your soundbar. Make sure the connection is secure to prevent any issues with audio playback or control; after connecting the HDMI cable, turn on Roku TV and soundbar. Hold on for the devices to fully boot up before proceeding to the next step.
- Now, access the settings menu on your Roku TV & navigate to the audio output settings. Look for the option and ensure it is set to HDMI ARC to enable audio playback through the soundbar.
If your HDMI cable is damaged or you only have other cables, such as Optical and Jack cables, there’s no need to worry. You can still use these cables to link your soundbar to your Roku TV.
- Grab the available cable, either optical or headphone jack (3.5mm), and securely insert one end of the cable into the respective audio output port on your TV. Then, plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate input port on your soundbar. Once the devices are connected, switch on your TV and soundbar.
- Now, change the input on the Roku TV based on the connected device.
- For Optical Cable: Go to the Settings menu → Select Audio Settings → Tap the Audio Output option → Choose Optical Out or Digital Audio Out (Optical) as the output source for your Roku TV.
- For 3.5mm Jack: Head to Settings tab → Access the Audio Settings → Navigate to the Audio Output option → Select the Headphone Jack choice to direct the audio output accordingly.
How to Connect Soundbar to Roku TV Wirelessly
Set up a soundbar to your Roku TV wirelessly through Bluetooth and WiFi for better sound and less clutter.
Via Bluetooth
Connecting through Bluetooth may have limitations, such as limited range and potential audio latency.
- Primarily, enable Bluetooth on your soundbar. Next, initiate the pairing process by navigating to the TV Settings menu and selecting the Remote & Devices option. Choose the option to Add New Wireless Headphones from Wireless Headphones Settings.
- The TV will then search and display a list of available Bluetooth devices. Choose your soundbar device here. After successful pairing, the devices will establish a Bluetooth connection.
Through WiFi
If your soundbar supports a WiFi connection, you can link it to Roku TV through that. This allows for a seamless and wireless setup, enabling you to get audio directly from your TV to the soundbar.
- Foremost, connect your Roku TV to WiFi and attach the soundbar to the same network.Â
- Head to the audio settings on your Roku TV and select the soundbar as your preferred speaker option.
With this article by your side, you can connect a soundbar to your Roku TV using a convenient method and open up a world of enhanced audio experiences. Enjoy immersive sound quality and transform your home entertainment experience to a whole new level.
FAQ
No, you cannot connect your soundbar to your Roku TV using an RCA cable. The RCA jacks on a Roku TV are typically inputs, not outputs. To connect your soundbar, you need to use only the HDMI-ARC, jack, or optical audio output.
If you want to experience the optimal audio quality through the soundbar on Roku TV, go with cable because the wireless connection has some coverage boundaries that may affect the quality of the audio.
