How to use Bluetooth headphones for Headphone Mode on your Roku streaming device

Which devices are compatible with Bluetooth Headphone Mode?

Bluetooth Headphone Mode is only available on Roku streaming devices with Bluetooth capability. Any Bluetooth headphones that support Bluetooth version 4.2 or greater can connect to a compatible Roku streaming device.

Compatible Roku streaming devices

The following Roku streaming devices have Bluetooth capability:

• Roku Streaming Stick (3840)
• Roku Streaming Stick Plus (3830)
• Roku® Ultra (models 4800, 4802, and 4850)
• Roku Select Series HD TV (2025)
• Roku Plus Series TV

The following streaming devices do not support Headphone mode:

• Roku Express
• Roku Streaming Stick 4K
• Roku Streaming Stick 4K+

To find the model of your Roku streaming device, you can go to the Home screen and select Settings > System > About.

How to pair Bluetooth headphones

Before you can begin streaming Bluetooth audio, you need to pair your headphones to your compatible Roku streaming device. This is done through a discovery process which allows Bluetooth devices to register information about each other and then make a secure wireless connection. Because this pairing information is retained even when Bluetooth devices are powered off, it is typically only necessary to pair with your Bluetooth device at one time. After you complete the pairing process, your headphones will appear in the list of paired devices, and a headphone icon will appear on the television screen when adjusting volume. 

Use the steps below to pair your headphones:

Note: The Wireless headphones menu option will only appear on a compatible Roku device.

If you need help pairing your Bluetooth headphones, refer to the manufacturer's support site for instructions.

How to connect Bluetooth headphones

Once your Bluetooth headphones are paired, you can easily connect them in the Settings menu or while playing content without having to re-pair them. You can also choose to have your headphones connect automatically when they are powered on and within range of your Roku device.

Tip: To reduce battery consumption on your headphones, your Roku device will disconnect from your headphones if the screensaver starts or no audio has been streaming for several minutes.

Connect headphones

Use the following steps to connect your headphones in the Settings menu:

If you are already playing content and need to connect headphones, use these instructions instead:

Tip: Access Headphone Mode on the Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd Edition) by clicking the Quick Launch button.

Change auto-detect settings

In most situations, when your Bluetooth headphones are powered on, they will automatically try to connect to the most recent device. If auto-detect is turned off or your headphones do not automatically connect, you will need to use the previous instructions to manually connect your headphones when you want to use Headphone Mode. You can change auto-detect in the Settings menu on your Roku streaming device.

How to disconnect Bluetooth headphones

You can disconnect your Bluetooth headphones in the Settings menu, while playing content, or you can simply power them off.

Use the following steps to disconnect your headphones in the Settings menu:

If you are already playing content on your streaming device, use these instructions instead:

How to change volume and use media controls

You can adjust the loudness of your headphones by either using the volume up and down controls on your headphones or the Volume up and Volume down buttons on your Roku remote. Compatible Roku devices will also support play/pause, next track, and previous track controls from your headphones.

Note: Not all Bluetooth headphones support volume and media controls. Refer to the manufacturer or the user manual for your Bluetooth headphones for more information.

Can I connect multiple pairs of headphones to my Roku TV or player?