It’s important that your sound system works well with your Roku TV. When you purchase a Roku TV, the soundbar should work perfectly with it. If you are really having a hard time connecting the soundbar to your Roku TV, I would say, please do not worry anymore. We are here to help you with that specific problem on how to connect soundbar to Roku TV. However, it has a simple setup and gives easy access to the sound settings. There are many ways to add sound to your Roku TV but we will show the best ones. This article “How to set up your Roku soundbar” will help you determine connecting the soundbar to your newly bought Roku TV as well as if your soundbar is Roku TV Ready certified.
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How do I know whether my soundbar of Roku TV is certified or not
To make sure whether your soundbar is Roku TV Ready certified or not, just check the certification logo on the original packaging or user manual. You can visit the product details page on the manufacturer’s website as well.
So, if you have any doubt about the soundbar whether it is certified or not, you can check that.
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Find the HDMI ARC port on your Roku TV
When your Roku TV Ready soundbar and Roku TV are connected to the same HDMI source, the video and audio of your Soundbar will play through your Roku TV. This is why you need to find the HDMI ARC port on your Roku TV first. Once you have found it, this is the first step to start connecting Roku TV Ready soundbar with Roku TV.
HDMI AV over IP is a new feature that allows your Roku TV to receive video, audio, and control signals from your Apple®TV, gaming console, media player, set-top box, or another HDMI AV-enabled device, using the home network.
An HDMI ARC adapter lets your Roku TV send audio from streaming channels, the TV tuner, and connected devices like a Blu-ray player, game console, or cable/satellite set-top box without the need for additional cables.
HDMI eARC is like HDMI ARC but also offers support for advanced surround sound formats with higher audio quality.
When your Roku is in ARC mode it gives you access to hundreds of thousands of movies, TV episodes, documentaries, and other content through the Amazon Video streaming service.
Now, just follow the guidelines below to help identify the HDMI ARC (or HDMI eARC) port on your Roku TV.
HDMI ARC
The HDMI ARC (or Audio Return Channel) connection can be found among the other HDMI ports. However, it is often labeled “HDMI ARC” or just “ARC”. You must have to use an HDMI cable when you are connecting your soundbar to the Roku TV.
HDMI eARC (select Roku TV models only)
The HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) connection can be found with the other HDMI ports. You can find it labeled “HDMI eARC” or simply “eARC”. If your Roku TV Ready Soundbar supports eARC, you can get the full advantage of the benefits of this feature. Once you make sure the eARC is compatible with the Roku TV, just try to connect it using a High-Speed HDMI Cable with support for Ethernet.
Note: If you have an eARC-compatible speaker, it can connect to the ARC port. Similarly, an eARC port can also be used with a soundbar that is supported by ARC.
Well, if you find another device has already occupied the HDMI ARC (or HDMI eARC) port, you need to remove that device to the other HDMI port and connect your Roku TV Ready soundbar.
How to begin the setup process
Connecting Roku TV Ready Soundbar to your Roku TV is very simple. You just need to follow an easy process. So the process is:
- First, make sure that both devices are powered on
- Now, if the Roku TV detects the soundbar, it will automatically initiate the setup process
- You just need to follow the simple on-screen instructions to finish setting up the connection
How to Connect Soundbar to Roku TV
How can I remove Roku wireless speakers before setting up my Roku TV Ready soundbar?
Roku wireless speakers work with only Roku-brand products and cannot be used with other brands of TVs. If you see your Roku wireless speakers are already connected to your Roku TV, you must have to disconnect the speaker first. In this case, if you don’t know how to set up your Roku TV Ready soundbar with Roku TV, just follow the steps:
- Press Home on your Roku TV remote
- Scroll and select Settings
- Go to Remotes & devices
- Choose Audio devices & Speakers
- Now select About for your wireless speakers
- Select Forget device
Once you have followed the above instructions, unplug the power cord from both your wireless speakers. And now is the time to connect your Roku TV Ready soundbar to the HDMI ARC (or HDMI eARC) port on your Roku TV. One last job to complete is to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup of your Roku TV Ready soundbar.
How to set up your Roku TV Ready soundbar with a wireless subwoofer
Roku TV-Ready soundbars may often come with a wireless subwoofer as part of a package. By the way, if your purchase included a wireless subwoofer, it should connect to your Roku TV Ready soundbar. Remember, the subwoofer can be connected to the tv soundbar and not your Roku TV.
At this stage, if you have a shortage of knowledge on how to troubleshoot, you can find the manual that was included by the manufacturer useful. Besides, you can visit their website to learn how to set up and troubleshoot the wireless subwoofer connection. Read more.
Important Note: A Roku Wireless Subwoofer cannot be connected to your Roku TV when a Roku TV Ready soundbar is connected.
Final Words
In conclusion, there are several ways to connect your soundbar to your Roku TV. However, if you are looking for a quick and easy way to connect your soundbar to your Roku TV, then you can use the HDMI cable that comes with your soundbar. If you know how to connect soundbar to your Roku TV, you can easily install or set up them.