Does Roku soundbar have subwoofer?
John Thompson
Published Mar 12, 2026
Does Roku soundbar have subwoofer?
Having a Roku Wireless Subwoofer is optional, but I used one during my tests, and thought it added a satisfying level of bass to the proceedings. You start by hooking the soundbar up to your TV, which requires an HDMI cord and a power cable. If you’re using a subwoofer, you also plug that in and position it.
How do I turn the bass up on my Roku?
How do I change the sound mode?
- Press the Star button. on your Roku TV remote.
- Use the directional pad and move to Sound settings. The directional pad is plus-shaped and is in the center of your remote.
- Press the OK button to open the Sound modes.
- Choose the desired sound mode.
Does soundbar work with a Roku?
If you are not using a Roku audio system, you can connect an audio/video receiver (AVR) or soundbar to the HDMI port that supports ARC (audio return channel) on your Roku TV. If your AVR or soundbar does not support ARC, you can connect it to the optical output (S/PDIF) on your Roku TV.
Is the Roku sound bar good for a TV?
Technically, the soundbar and speakers are luxury items, too, but those at least solve the real problem of flat-screen TVs that are too thin to contain high-quality speakers. But the Roku soundbar and wireless speakers already provide very good bass sound.
Is the Roku wireless subwoofer worth it?
But the Roku soundbar and wireless speakers already provide very good bass sound. The subwoofer adds a visceral, tactile dimension to the sound, which is worthwhile for some audiophiles — but it’s not something that everyone needs.
What kind of speakers do you need for Roku?
Requires Roku® Streambar™, Roku Streambar Pro, Roku Smart Soundbar, or Roku TV™ with Roku Wireless Speakers. Learn more about compatibility
How do I connect a subwoofer to my Roku TV?
You plug it in, you access the menu on your Roku soundbar/Roku OS smart TV, you select Subwoofer in the pairing menu, and that’s really about it. After an initial update, it will pair within seconds. Every time you boot up your Roku device thereafter, the subwoofer will be ready to use within about 15 seconds of startup.
Technically, the soundbar and speakers are luxury items, too, but those at least solve the real problem of flat-screen TVs that are too thin to contain high-quality speakers. But the Roku soundbar and wireless speakers already provide very good bass sound.
But the Roku soundbar and wireless speakers already provide very good bass sound. The subwoofer adds a visceral, tactile dimension to the sound, which is worthwhile for some audiophiles — but it’s not something that everyone needs.
You plug it in, you access the menu on your Roku soundbar/Roku OS smart TV, you select Subwoofer in the pairing menu, and that’s really about it. After an initial update, it will pair within seconds. Every time you boot up your Roku device thereafter, the subwoofer will be ready to use within about 15 seconds of startup.
Requires Roku® Streambar™, Roku Streambar Pro, Roku Smart Soundbar, or Roku TV™ with Roku Wireless Speakers. Learn more about compatibility
