How do I set up my Roku® Streambar® with my Roku TV™?

Does automatic setup work with any Roku TV?

At this time, there are some Roku TV models that are not compatible with the automatic process. If you connect your Roku Streambar and the setup process does not begin automatically, you need to use the on-screen instructions for a non-Roku TV.

Setup checklist

Before you continue, make sure your Roku Streambar is ready by checking the following items:

• Is it plugged into a power outlet?- When your Streambar is powered on, the status LED on the front of the device will be illuminated. If it is not, make sure the included power cable is firmly attached and you are using a working wall outlet or extension cable.
• Is it connected to the HDMI port labeled ARC?- To simplify the setup and use of your Streambar, we recommend using the HDMI port on your Roku TV labeled ARC. This single connection transmits both video from your Streambar to your TV, and audio from your TV and connected devices (Blu-ray^™ player, game console) to your Streambar. If you do not use the HDMI port labeled ARC, you need to connect the included optical cable to get audio from your TV and connected devices to your Streambar, and you need to follow the on-screen instructions for a non-Roku TV.
• Is ARC and CEC enabled on your Roku TV?- When your compatible Roku TV initially detects your Roku Streambar on the ARC port, it automatically enables both CEC and ARC. If you disable these HDMI features after your Streambar is set up, you can always return to the settings menu to enable ARC and CEC.

If you have questions about any of the steps described above, return to the initial portion of the setup article for your Roku Streambar to review additional details.

On-screen setup and activation

A welcome screen will appear automatically after your Streambar is connected to your Roku TV and powered on.

• Select Begin setup with your Roku TV remote to begin the automatic on-screen setup and activation process.

After a moment, your Roku TV will move through the remaining steps automatically. First, the network configuration will be shared with your Roku Streambar, allowing it to connect to the internet. If a software update is necessary, it will be downloaded and installed which may take a few moments.

You are done! It's time to enjoy exceptional sound from your favorite streaming channels, and all the devices connected to your Roku TV. When you return to the Home screen, you will continue using your Roku TV remote even when controlling volume for your Streambar.

How do I access the streaming player in my Roku Streambar?

When you set up your Roku Streambar with your Roku TV, the HDMI input tile for your Streambar is automatically hidden from the channel grid. In this configuration, your Roku TV is the primary streaming device and your Streambar functions solely as an audio device with a remote that is not active.

However, there are reasons you may prefer using the impressive streaming player in your Roku Streambar. For example, if you have an older TV, you may wish to enhance your streaming experience with the powerful 4K streaming capabilities of your Streambar. Or, you may wish to add voice search and voice control supported on the remote for your Roku Streambar. Whatever your reason, to begin using the streaming player in your Streambar, you must first unhide the HDMI input tile using the following steps.

After you finish, the Streambar input tile appears in the channel grid along with input tiles for other audio/video inputs. Any time you select it, you will access the streaming player built into your Roku Streambar. To control it, you need to use the remote included with your Roku Streambar.

After you insert batteries correctly, your Streambar will detect your Roku enhanced remote and begin pairing, or the process of establishing a direct wireless connection. When the process completes, your enhanced remote is ready to use. It is also called a "point-anywhere" remote because you can literally aim your remote any direction when pressing buttons – you do not need to point it at the Streambar. If your Streambar is not pairing with your remote, learn how to resolve problems connecting a Roku enhanced remote.

If you ever wish to hide the input tile from the channel grid and return to solely using the streaming capabilities in your Roku TV, simply press the Star button while highlighting the Streambar input tile and choose Hide input.

Why is there no sound on my TV's speakers or my existing audio system when streaming?

When streaming your favorite entertainment on the built-in streaming player, you will only hear sound coming from your Roku Streambar. You will not hear any sound from the speakers built into your Roku TV or an existing audio system.

Why do I not see 4K UHD and/or HDR movies and TV shows?

If you plan to stream 4K UHD and/or HDR content with your Roku Streambar, make sure you have the following:

• Compatible 4K UHD Roku TV, or HDR Roku TV with an available HDMI input that supports HDCP 2.2.
  
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    Note: If the HDMI port labeled ARC on your Roku TV does not support HDCP 2.2, any 4K UHD and/or HDR content you stream on this connection will output in a lower resolution (e.g., 720p, 1080p). To view 4K UHD and/or HDR content in full resolution, connect your Streambar to an HDMI port on your Roku TV that supports HDCP 2.2. To hear audio from your Roku TV's tuner and devices connected to your Roku TV, connect the included optical cable to the optical input on your Roku TV, sometimes labeled "Digital audio out" or "Digital output".
    
    
• Good internet connection with enough bandwidth to stream 4K UHD and/or HDR (up to 25 Mbps may be needed)
• Streaming service like Netflix with a plan that supports streaming in 4K UHD and/or HDR
• Premium High Speed HDMI Cable (*included with your Roku Streambar)

For more details, you can read about setting up your Roku player for 4K UHD or setting up your Roku player for HDR.