What You Need to Set up Your Roku Smart Soundbar
The smart soundbar comes with a power cord, remote control with batteries, and HDMI and digital optical cables. Other things you need are a TV, Wi-Fi, PC or Smartphone.
Roku Smart Soundbar Setup Instructions
Setting up a Roku Smart Soundbar is slightly different from other soundbars and other Roku devices.
Roku Smart Soundbar Audio Settings
Once the soundbar is set up, you gain access to its Audio Settings. If the HDMI input on your TV isn’t ARC compatible, use the digital optical connection for sound. However, the HDMI output of the soundbar still needs to be connected to your TV so you can see the Roku menu options and streaming content on your TV screen. A green light inside the battery compartment will flash during pairing. When paired the light will stay on. If you already have a Roku account, log-in with your username and password.
Menu Volume: This sets the volume of alert click and beep noises when you chose menu items. Sound Mode (Bass Boost): This allows adjusting the amount of Bass coming from the soundbar and/or a subwoofer (if paired).Volume Mode: This allows you to lower volume on loud scenes and boost volume on quieter scenes.Speech Clarity: This allows you to boost the dialog level in a movie or program so that it stands out from the background and special effects sounds. Audio Preferred Language: This allows you to choose the primary language for listening.
Subwoofer and Wireless Surround Speaker Options
Roku also offers an optional wireless subwoofer that can be paired with the soundbar. To set up the subwoofer, go to the Pair New Device page, select Subwoofer, and follow any additional prompts.
Bluetooth Setup
The Roku Soundbar also allows you to play music from Bluetooth sources, such as a smartphone. Select the Bluetooth icon on the homepage. This will take you to the Pair New Device page where you select Bluetooth.
Screen Mirroring Setup
You can set up wireless screen mirroring between an Android smartphone and the Roku Smart Soundbar. When you screen mirror to the soundbar, it will pass the mirrored signal to a TV via HDMI connection.
The Roku Mobile App
In addition to using the remote control, you can also download and install the Roku Mobile app on your iOS or Android smartphone. In the mobile app, you can select the Roku Soundbar as your device. Once the Roku Soundbar is selected, you can use the mobile app for most soundbar and app functions (including Roku voice search and control) in place of the Roku remote control.
