How do I play Roku through speakers?
Christopher Pierce
Published Apr 07, 2026
How do I play Roku through speakers?
How to connect Bluetooth speakers or earphones to Roku
- First, download and install the Roku app on iPhone, Android, or Windows.
- Next, launch the app, tap remote.
- Then, connect your Phone to Roku.
- Then, connect your Bluetooth speaker or headphones to your smartphone (or computer)
Does Roku media player support surround sound?
Surround sound pass-through is only available when your Roku streaming player is connected via HDMI® or optical (when available). Although some Roku players can decode Dolby Digital™, the audio will be output in stereo unless your player is connected to an AVR or soundbar as described in this article.
How does Roku connect to your home theater system?
The Home theater function is set to D.IN (digital In). Somehow the optical cable takes over audio at all times. If you have the Roku plugged in via r/w rca cables, those are analog, not digital. When you set your receiver to “digital in” you’re getting sound from the digital cable connecting your cable box…
What kind of audio do you get with Roku?
Funny, now when I play Roku the sound I hear through my home theater is of the current TV station. The Home theater function is set to D.IN (digital In). Somehow the optical cable takes over audio at all times. If you have the Roku plugged in via r/w rca cables, those are analog, not digital.
How do I connect my Roku remote to my soundbar?
Refer to the manufacturer documentation to determine how to assign the audio source for an input on your AVR or soundbar. Press the Home button on your Roku remote, scroll down to Settings and select Audio > HDMI (or HDMI and S/PDIF on Roku players with an optical connector).
Why is my Roku not connecting to my TV?
Check that your HDMI cable is properly plugged into both the TV and your Roku player. If the HDMI cable is too short for your purposes, get an HDMI cable extender. If you are using a composite cable to connect to your TV, make sure the audio connector is attached to the correct ports on both the TV and the Roku player. 2. Open ‘Audio Settings’
How can I get Roku to play sound Thru Me Home Theatre?
Without makes and model number we can’t give you an exact answer. In general you would connect the audio output of the TV to the audio input of the HTS. If you don’t have matching TV out to HTS in you will need a converter. Check the TV manual on how to turn use the audio output.
Funny, now when I play Roku the sound I hear through my home theater is of the current TV station. The Home theater function is set to D.IN (digital In). Somehow the optical cable takes over audio at all times. If you have the Roku plugged in via r/w rca cables, those are analog, not digital.
How is the Roku connected to the TV?
The ROKU is connected to the TV via HDMI. The TV audio is connected to the receiver by standard Red/White cables. The cable box is connected to the TV via HDMI. I’m beginning to think that I’m just out of luck.
Refer to the manufacturer documentation to determine how to assign the audio source for an input on your AVR or soundbar. Press the Home button on your Roku remote, scroll down to Settings and select Audio > HDMI (or HDMI and S/PDIF on Roku players with an optical connector).