If you think it is better and more convenient to control your soundbar connected to your Roku device using a single controller, then you should be excited to know that it is possible. The methods differ based on whether the soundbar is connected to Roku TV or Roku Streaming Stick. All you need to do is make some minor changes in the settings, and you are all set to control the soundbar with the Roku remote.
How to Control Soundbar-Connected Roku TV with Roku Remote
You can control the soundbar volume and other functions of the soundbar with the Roku remote using the following steps.
1. Connect the soundbar to your Roku-powered TV and turn on both devices.
2. Press the Home button, and from the options given, choose Settings.
3. Locate and select the Audio option; under that, click on Audio Output.
4. From the list of options available, choose the ARC with your Soundbar name or Auto.
5. Come back to Settings and click on System from the menus listed.
6. Tap on CEC and click on the Search for CEC devices option.
7. Under that, you will have to check three things, including whether the soundbar is on the list of CEC devices.
8. Check if the eARC is set to ARC Active and the System audio control is set to Active.
Now, you will be able to control the sound bar connected to the Roku TV directly using the Roku remote.
How to Control Soundbar-Connected to Roku Streaming Stick/Roku Box with Roku Remote
1. Turn on your TV and open the TV’s audio settings. Check your TV user manual if you are not sure how to find the menu.
2. Within that, search and select the Audio System option or a similar option available on your TV model.
3. Check whether the HDMI CEC feature is turned on and your soundbar is part of the connected devices.
Note: The HDMI CEC options, just like the audio settings, differ for each TV.
That’s it. You can now continue to control your soundbar paired with your Roku Streaming Stick using the Roku remote in itself.
How to Control Soundbar with Roku Remote Without ARC
If your TV does not have an HDMI ARC port, then you can still control your soundbar without any trouble using the Roku TV remote as long as the speakers connected have HDMI support.
1. On the Roku TV, open Settings and click on the System option.
2. Tap on Control other devices and enable the System Audio Control.
Check if you are able to manage your soundbar using the Roku remote. Even though this works for almost all soundbars connected to a TV with no HDMI ARC port, there is a small chance of this not working on a few TVs as well.
How to Change Audio Settings on Soundbar-Connected Roku TV using Roku Remote
When a soundbar is connected to your Roku TV, you can change the audio settings on your Roku to work hand in hand with the soundbar. These are some of the small and minor changes that you can make to enhance the audio output on your soundbar.
1. Connect your Roku TV and the soundbar connected to it to power and turn it on.
2. Then, navigate to the Sound Settings by pressing the Star button on your remote.
3. Under that, you can either enable the Virtual Surround for Dolby Atmos option or turn it on for all sound formats. It is up to you to decide which suits you best.
FAQ
No. If you have connected your soundbar to your Roku TV using the optical cable, then you cannot use the Roku TV to control the soundbar.
Yes, after changing the Audio Out option on your soundbar-connected Roku TVs, you can control the soundbar using a Roku voice remote.
Yes. In order to do that, both the Roku Soundbar and the remote app should be connected to the same network. You can pair them together and control the soundbar through the Roku mobile app.
If your Roku remote stopped controlling the soundbar all of a sudden, then the batteries on your Roku remote might have drained. Replace them with a new pair of batteries and try again. You should be able to control it.
