Roku soundbar improves the sound quality and overall listening experience when connected to a TV or another Bluetooth-enabled device. However, you can encounter minor issues on your Roku soundbar if you’re using it for a long time. In that case, you can proceed with a factory reset on your Roku soundbar with or without using the remote control to fix the issue.
Remember that resetting your LG soundbar will erase all the stored data and revert back to its defaults. So, we recommend a factory reset as a last resort. Without wasting a single second, let’s scroll through and learn about the possible ways to factory reset your Roku soundbar using a remote control or without it.
Reasons for Resetting Your Roku Soundbar
Resetting the soundbar will solve most of the issues. But before resting, try all other troubleshooting methods like restarting and checking cables since a factory reset will delete all the data from the soundbar, like WiFi login, user data, etc. You have to set your Roku soundbar again from the beginning by pairing and changing the audio settings.
Here’s the major reason for resetting your Roku soundbar:
- Distorted Audio
- Audio playback issue
- Problems in equalizer
- Selling or Giving away your soundbar
- Sudden restarting
- Refusing to connect to TV
How to Soft Reset Roku Soundbar
As a hard reset erases all the customized settings, you can opt for a soft reset to fix the issues related to your Roku soundbar.
1. Power off the Roku soundbar.
2. Disconnect the audio cables from the Roku soundbar.
3. Detach the power cable from the wall outlet.
4. Wait for a few minutes to give the device some rest.
5. After that, re-connect the cables back to the soundbar and the power cable back to the outlet.
6. Now, turn on the Roku soundbar and check if the issue is resolved.
If the issue hasn’t been resolved, you can proceed with a hard reset.
How to Hard Reset Roku Soundbar With Remote
In order to reset the Roku soundbar using this method, your Roku soundbar must be connected to the Roku host device. Performing this method will also soft reset your Roku TV.
1. Fetch the Roku remote and press the Home button.
2. Scroll down further and select the Settings option.
3. From there, click Remotes and Devices.
4. Next, select Speakers and then Wireless Speakers.
5. Look for your Roku soundbar and select your device.
6. Now, tap on the Factory reset option.
7. Enter the code into the required field and click on OK.
After a successful reset, you can connect the Roku soundbar to your Roku TV or other models to get a cinematic sound experience.
How to Factory Reset Roku Soundbar Without Remote
If your remote is not working or damaged, then you can use this method to reset your soundbar. Each soundbar will have a reset button at the back. You can reset Roku wireless speakers by using the same method.
1. Look for the Reset button at the back of your soundbar.
2. Press and hold the Reset button continuously for about 10 seconds.
3. Once you see the Roku logo on your TV, let go of the reset button.
Note: If you have not connected your Roku soundbar to your TV, then the LED will go dark and begin blinking once the reset is completed.
Contact the Roku Support Center
If your issue is not resolved even after resetting your Roku soundbar by using the above methods, then you have to contact Roku customer support. The experts will guide you on the troubleshooting process or they will take the soundbar with them for fixing. If the issue is not resolved, then you can replace the old soundbar with a new one if it’s under warranty.
FAQ
1. Power Cycling your soundbar.
2. Connecting soundbar to different devices.
3. Checking the wiring and power cord.
The flashing of the orange light on the Roku soundbar indicates that the soundbar is not receiving the required internet.
Yes. The Reset button is located at the back of your Roku soundbar.
