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It is a good idea to connect a Bluetooth speaker to your Roku TV, which can enhance sound quality and boost your viewing experience overall. Well, can Roku TV connect to Bluetooth speakers? Whether your Roku TV supports Bluetooth, there is an easy method to set up the connection, and the step-by-step tutorial is shared below.

Can Roku TV Connect to Bluetooth Speakers?

If your Roku TV has Bluetooth, you can directly connect a Bluetooth speaker to the TV; if your Roku TV doesn’t support Bluetooth, the connection can also be established, but this involves more steps. All in all, you can connect Roku TV to Bluetooth speakers, such as JBL Bluetooth Speakers.

How to Connect Roku TV to Bluetooth Speakers?

As stated, the process depends on whether Roku TV supports Bluetooth. If the TV supports Bluetooth, you can finish the connection through the Roku settings menu. However, if the TV doesn’t, you have to establish the connection through an extra device. Let’s check Roku TV Bluetooth speaker pairing.

Roku TV with Bluetooth Capabilities

How to connect Bluetooth to Roku TV? It is easy to connect a Bluetooth speaker to Roku TV if the TV has Bluetooth capabilities.

Note: If your Roku TV remote malfunctions, BoostVision’s remote app for Roku TV can help you complete the steps below.

Download Remote for Roku TV

Step 1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote to access the home screen.

Step 2. Choose Settings > Remotes & devices > Speakers.

choose Speakers on Roku TV

Step 3. Turn on the pairing mode on your Bluetooth speaker.

Step 4. Choose your Bluetooth speaker on the Roku screen.

Step 5. Wait for the connection to be established. Once connected, you can play a video on your Roku TV, and enjoy the audio with high sound quality through the speaker.

Roku TV without Bluetooth Capabilities

Take it easy. Connecting Bluetooth speaker to Roku TV that has no Bluetooth capabilities is also easy. How to make it? A smartphone or tablet is required. Here I would like to guide you through connecting through a smartphone.

Step 1. Connect the smartphone to a Bluetooth speaker.

Step 2. Connect the smartphone to the wireless network that your Roku TV uses.

Step 3. Open the Roku app on the smartphone. If you don’t have the app, you can download it from Google Play Store or App Store.

Step 4. Tap the Devices tab on the Roku app and choose your Roku TV from the list.

switch to the Devices tab on the Roku app

Step 5. Once connected, tap the headphone button on the remote app and tap the OK button when “Private Listening Activated” prompts.

the headphones on the Roku app

When a green dot appears on the headphone button, it signifies the Roku TV is going to play through this smartphone. As the smartphone is connected to a Bluetooth speaker, then actually the TV will play through that speaker.

The End

A Bluetooth speaker can be paired with a Roku TV. To finish Roku TV Bluetooth speaker pairing, first check if your Roku TV supports Bluetooth by going to Settings > Remotes & devices; if there is a Speaker option, you can directly connect your Bluetooth speaker to the TV from here. However, if no such option is available, you need to set up the connection through your smartphone or tablet.

Can Roku TV Connect to Bluetooth Speakers FAQ

Q: Are all Roku TVs Bluetooth compatible?

Not all Roku streaming devices support Bluetooth. Some models, like the Roku Streaming Stick Plus and Roku Ultra, have Bluetooth capabilities, allowing you to connect Bluetooth devices. However, many of the more basic models do not include Bluetooth support.

Q: Can you connect a Bluetooth sound bar to a Roku TV?

Yes, there are two methods. If the first one is not feasible, try the second one.

  • On Roku TV, navigate to Settings > Remotes & devices > Speakers and choose your Bluetooth sound bar from the list.
  • Connect your smartphone to your Bluetooth sound bar, connect the Roku app on the smartphone to your Roku TV, and tap the headphone button on the Roku app.
Vicky Green

Vicky Green is a web content editor from BoostVision who updates blogs regularly to help readers enhance their TV experience and watching experience. She believes that endless passion, enough patience, and strong critical thoughts can generate great success.

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