Having multiple remotes to control all of your devices can be messy. What if you can control the soundbar using the ROKU TV remote?
In this step-by-step guide, we will show you two different procedures to control the soundbar using the ROKU TV remote.
In this way, you don’t have to use three other remotes to control separate features of the soundbar.
That being said, let’s jump straight to the details of the matter.
Controlling the Soundbar With the ROKU TV Remote
There are plenty of benefits of controlling the soundbar with the ROKU TV remote. Firstly, you won’t have to deal with the mess of the different remotes, secondly, you can use the voice control feature on the ROKU remote to control the soundbar as well as all the ROKU TV features.
The method for controlling the soundbar through a TV that comes with the ROKU TV OS, and a ROKU Stick TV is slightly different.
Below, we have provided you with both of these methods in great detail.
How to Control the Soundbar With ROKU TV OS (Built-In)
Manufacturers like TCL, and Hisense do come with built-in ROKU TV, which means your TV comes preloaded with plenty of entertainment options. The procedure for controlling the soundbar with ROKU TV OS is slightly different, but, following the below-provided steps, you can easily control the soundbar.
Here are the Steps for Controlling the Soundbar With ROKU TV OS:
- Turn on all the devices, and connect your ROKU TV with the soundbar by HDMI ARC connection.
- Now, you need to use the TV remote to open the “Menu”.
- Afterwards, go to the “Settings”.
- Open the “Audio Settings”.
- Go to the “Audio Output”.
- Choose “ARC” from the available options.
- Now, go to “System Settings”.
- Select the “CEC Devices”.
- Finally, choose your soundbar from the list, and you are good to go.
How to Control the Soundbar With ROKU TV Streaming Stick
The process for controlling the soundbar with the ROKU TV streaming stick is a little different. You will need to choose the right audio settings from the ROKU TV’s menu as well as the TV’s native settings.
Below, we have provided you with all the steps that you need to follow in order to control the soundbar with the ROKU TV streaming stick.
- On Your TV, open the “Menu”.
- Go to “Settings” on your TV.
- Finally, open the “Audio Settings”.
- Choose “System Audio” as the preferred output source.
- In some TVs, you also need to enable “CEC” from the system settings.
Control Bose Soundbar with Roku Remote
Most of the Bose soundbars come with the compatibility to be controlled by using the ROKU TV remote straight out of the box, which means, you do not need to have anything configured, Still, it’s a new feature, and most of the older soundbars do not come with this functionality.
The process for controlling the Bose soundbar using the ROKU TV remote on the ROKU TV OS, and the ROKU TV Stick is different, and below, we have compiled the detailed process you can follow in order to fix the issue.
How to Control Bose Soundbar With ROKU TV Remote on ROKU OS
- In order to control the Bose soundbar by using the ROKU TV remote, you need to open “Settings”.
- Go to the “Audio” settings.
- Checkout for the “Audio Source settings”.
- Finally, choose the “HDMI ARC” as the preferred input.
- In the second step, you need to open the “Settings”.
- Head on to the “System” settings.
- Go to “CEC Devices”.
- Choose your soundbar from the list of available devices, and you are good to go.
How to Control Bose Soundbar With ROKU TV Remote on ROKU Streaming Stick
- When you are controlling the Bose soundbar using the ROKU TV streaming device, you will need to go to the TV’s OS “Settings”.
- Then move on to the “Audio” settings.
- Finally, choose the “System Audio” as the preferred output source.
- In some TVs, you will also need to enable the CEC feature apart from the ROKU TV CEC feature as well.
Control Samsung Soundbar with Roku Remote
Samsung comes with the One Remote feature that allows you to control the Samsung soundbar by using the Samsung TV remote, but how about the times, when you want to control the Samsung soundbar by using the ROKU TV remote?
Well, it is possible to control the Samsung soundbar by using the ROKU TV remote, below, we have provided you with a complete method that you can follow to control the Samsung soundbar by using the ROKU TV OS remote, or the ROKU TV Streaming Stick remote.
How to Control Samsung Soundbar With ROKU TV Remote on ROKU OS
- Open the “Menu” on your ROKU TV.
- Afterwards, go to the “Settings”.
- Open the “Audio” settings.
- Choose the “Audio Source Settings”.
- Finally, choose the “HDMI ARC” as the input source.
- When you are done doing this, you need to move on to the next steps. For this, you need to “System Settings”.
- Go to the “CEC” settings.
- Scan for the available devices, choose your device, and you are good to go.
How to Control Samsung Soundbar With ROKU TV Remote on ROKU Streaming Stick
- Firstly, you will need to open the “Settings” on the TV OS.
- Afterward, go to the “Audio” settings.
- From here, you will need to change the “Audio Source”.
- Choose “System Audio” as the default audio method.
Control Vizio Soundbar With Roku Remote
If you have a VIZIO soundbar, we have a piece of good news for you, by using the ROKU TV remote, you can easily control the VIZIO soundbar. All you have to do is follow the below-provided procedure, and you can easily control all the features of the VIZIO soundbar by using the ROKU TV remote.
So, without wasting any time, let’s check out how to control the VIZIO soundbar using the ROKU TV remote.
How to Control Samsung Soundbar With ROKU TV Remote on ROKU OS
- First of all, you will need to open the ROKU TV’s “Menu”.
- Afterwards, go to the “Settings”.
- Open the “Audio” Settings.
- Choose the “Audio Source”.
- Finally, select the “HDMI ARC” as the preferred audio source.
- Now, you will need to enable the CEC on the soundbar, which is also a pretty straightforward method.
- Open the “Settings” on the soundbar.
- Open the “CEC” settings, and look around for your VIZIO soundbar.
- Select it, and your Bose soundbar will be now controlled via the ROKU TV remote.
How to Control Samsung Soundbar With ROKU TV Remote on ROKU Streaming Stick
- Use your TV remote, and open the TV’s “Menu”.
- Afterwards, go to the “Settings”.
- Choose “Audio” Settings.
- Finally, choose the “Audio Source Settings”
- Select “System Audio”, and you are good to go.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to Control the Soundbar with a Roku Remote?
There are multiple methods of controlling the soundbar using a ROKU remote. You can either use Bluetooth connectivity to control the soundbar using the ROKU TV remote, or you can use the HDMI connectivity method to control the soundbar using the ROKU TV remote.
Can You Control the Bose Soundbar with a Roku Remote?
Yes, you can control the Bose soundbar with the ROKU TV remote. You can either do this by using the Bluetooth connectivity or the HDMI connectivity. Above, we have compiled the complete method for controlling the Bose soundbar with a ROKU TV remote.
Can I Control the Soundbar with a Roku Remote?
Yes, it is possible to control the soundbar with the ROKU TV remote. Above, we have provided you with great details about controlling the soundbar with the ROKU TV remote.
Can Roku Remote Control My Soundbar?
Yes, the ROKU remote can control your soundbar. In order to control the soundbar using the ROKU TV remote, you need to connect it to the soundbar, You can either do this via Bluetooth connectivity or the HDMI.
Conclusion
By controlling the crucial controls of the soundbar using the ROKU TV, you can free yourself from carrying the additional soundbar remote.
Not many people are aware of the connectivity method that is used between the ROKU TV, and the soundbar. Thus, we have compiled this blog post, in which we have provided you with the complete method by which you can control the soundbar using the ROKU TV remote.
Also, we have provided you with a step-by-step guide for controlling various soundbar brands using the ROKU TV remote.