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How do I enable audio guide on Roku?

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Samuel Coleman

Published Mar 08, 2026

How do I enable audio guide on Roku?

Audio Guide can be turned on or off by pressing the Options button on the Roku remote four times consecutively. The Options button is located just below the directional pad and at the right hand side of the Roku remote.

How do I set up my Roku guide?

When you launch The Roku Channel, a new “Live TV” tile will appear on the home screen. Simply click on the tile to access the guide. If you’re already watching live/linear content, you can press the left arrow on your remote to bring up the guide.

What to do if your Roku is not working?

Restart Both Your Roku Device and Roku Remote

  1. Remove the Batteries. Open the battery compartment on your Roku remote and remove the batteries.
  2. Restart your Roku Device. Disconnect the power lead from your Roku device and wait five seconds before reconnecting it.
  3. Reinsert the Batteries Into Your Roku Remote.

What do you do when your Roku won’t connect to WIFI?

What to Do When Your Roku Still Won’t Connect to the Internet?

  1. Check and fix connection issues with your Wi-Fi router.
  2. Restart your router and modem.
  3. Relocate your Roku device so it’s closer to the router and has a strong signal.
  4. Contact Roku support.

Does Roku have a TV guide?

You can open Live TV Channel Guide directly from the Live TV row in The Roku Channel, or you can access it any time you are watching a live streaming TV channel or an “over-the-air” channel (if you have an HDTV antenna connected to your Roku TV and the Live TV input has been set up).

How do I Set my Roku to stereo?

Press the Home button on your Roku remote. Scroll up or down and select Settings. Select Audio. Set Audio mode to Stereo. Set HDMI to PCM-Stereo. Note: On Roku players with an optical port, you will set HDMI and S/PDIF to PCM-Stereo. If you need help connecting to an AVR or soundbar, learn more about setting up your Roku player for surround sound.

Why does my Roku not play surround sound?

If you do not hear audio only when trying to play a movie or TV show in surround sound, then it is possible that your TV, AVR, or soundbar does not support the surround sound format used by the content provider (e.g. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, etc.). Press the Home button on your Roku remote.

What should I do if I do not hear my Roku?

Scroll up or down and select Settings. Select Audio. Set HDMI and S/PDIF to Dolby D (Dolby Digital).

What kind of audio cable do I need for Roku?

Composite audio cables commonly have a red or white connector. Connect the Roku player to a different input on the AVR or soundbar (ideally one you know works) and see if you can now hear audio. If you can, then there is a problem with the previous input on AVR or soundbar. Try changing the cables, one at a time.

Can a Roku sound bar work with a TV?

A Roku Smart Soundbar will work with any television with an available HDMI port, but to simplify connections, we recommend using the HDMI port on your TV labeled ARC, or the ARC port. When using this special port, you do not need to connect an additional cable to get audio from your TV (and connected devices) to your Roku Soundbar.

Why does my Roku TV have no sound?

Roku TV No Sound – How to Fix? If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. How to Connect Headphones to Roku TV Wirelessly? Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.

Where do I place my Roku streambar pro?

When you install your Roku Streambar Pro or Roku Smart Soundbar, it should be centered with the television screen to best anchor the sound to the picture.

What should I do if my Roku is interfering with my TV?

If you own a Roku Streaming Stick or Streaming Stick+ and they’re plugged into an HDMI port on the rear panel of your TV, an HDMI extender cable could help move the Stick away from the main body of the TV, thereby reducing any interference the TV could be causing.