Getting to know your Roku Streambar Pro or Roku Smart Soundbar

How do I get started?

To help you get the most from your Streambar or soundbar and fine-tune your listening experience, you can follow along with the tutorial videos below or review the Quick Start Guides. You can also browse the list of hand-picked articles to learn about a variety of related topics from troubleshooting technical issues, to streaming your favorite content, to personalizing your Roku experience.

Roku Smart Soundbar setup instructions

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Quick Start Guides

• Roku Streambar Pro (model 9101R2)
• Roku Smart Soundbar (model 9101)
• onn • Roku Smart Soundbar (model 9100)

Common questions

Check out some of the common questions people ask when setting up a Streambar or soundbar.

• Do I need to create a Roku account?
• How do I protect myself from activation and technical support scams?
• Why is a payment method required when creating a Roku account?

Set up your Streambar or soundbar

When you are ready, proceed with the simple setup process and activate your Streambar or soundbar.

• How do I set up my Streambar or soundbar?
• How do I enable HDMI-CEC and ARC on my TV?
• How do I mount my Streambar or soundbar?
• How do I use a game console or Blu-ray player with my Streambar or soundbar?

Resolve setup issues

Should you run into an issue during setup of your Streambar or soundbar, you can find help in a variety of technical articles.

Setup

• What should I do if my Streambar or soundbar will not power on?
• How do I resolve an issue when activating or linking my Streambar or soundbar?
• How do I factory reset my Streambar or soundbar?

Network

• What should I do if my Streambar or soundbar is unable to connect to my wireless network?
• Tips for improving the wireless connection

Picture and sound

• What should I do if I cannot see the picture on my TV?
• What should I do if I see a “HDCP Error Detected” message?
• Why is HDCP 2.2 important to playing 4K Ultra HD or HDR content?
• How do I switch audio sources on my Streambar or soundbar?
• How do I resolve playback issues?
• Why is sound out of sync with the picture?

Remote control

• How do I resolve problems with my Roku remote?
• How do I set up my voice remote to control my Roku TV?
• Why can I not control my TV after installing my Streambar or soundbar?

Watch your favorite content

After your Streambar or soundbar is set up and linked to your Roku account, it is time to start streaming the latest blockbuster movies, popular TV shows, and more.

• What apps can I watch?
• What is The Roku Channel?
• How do I add apps?
• How do I find free movies and TV shows?
• How do I find 4K Ultra HD and HDR content?
• How do I use Roku Search to find my favorite content?
• How do I listen to music on my Streambar or soundbar?
• How do I create a PIN to avoid accidental purchases?

Learn about Roku features

• How do I use my voice to search and control my Streambar or soundbar?
• What voice commands can I use?
• How do I cast apps like YouTube or Netflix from my phone to my TV?
• How do I enable the text-to-speech screen reader?
• How do I enable closed captioning?

Adjust audio settings

Tailor the sound to match your room by fine-tuning the listening experience on your Streambar or soundbar.

• How do I adjust audio settings?
• How do I use volume modes for an even listening experience?
• How do I use speech clarity to boost dialogue?

Personalize your experience

Once you are comfortable using your Streambar or soundbar to watch and listen to your favorite content, you can create a personalized Roku experience just for you.

• How do I move apps?
• How do I change the theme pack to adjust the look of the Roku interface?
• How do I block content using parental controls?

Connect with Bluetooth®

Connect a Bluetooth-enabled device and you can listen to music, podcasts and other audio from your smartphone, tablet, or computer on your Streambar or soundbar.

• How do I connect a Bluetooth device to my Streambar or soundbar?
• How do I resolve issues connecting a Bluetooth device?

Get the Roku mobile app

A great companion for your Roku experience is the free Roku mobile app for iOS^® and Android^™. You can use it to search and control your Roku device with your voice, connect headphones for Headphone Mode, share personal photos and video on your TV screen, watch The Roku Channel on the go, and much more.

• How do I install the Roku mobile app?
• How do I control my player using the Roku mobile app?
• How do I use my voice with the Roku mobile app to search and control my Roku player?
• How do I use headphones on my mobile device for Headphone Mode?
• How do I display photos, videos, and songs on my TV?