- To fix Roku Sound Bar Not connecting to tv then you need to power rest your roku sound bar by just turning off your sound bar -> wait for 30 seconds and turn it back on.
- Follow below troubleshooting methods for fixing roku sound bar by following below checklist and check hdmi audio settings.
If your Roku tv sound bar is connected to tv through HDMI and it is working properly, you need to check whether sound coming from sound bar or not. If you are unable to hear any sound, you only hear it via tv but not through the sound bar. So in this article we are providing some solutions to this issue.
What We Need to Check First
Firstly, make sure your sound bar is not muted or also your volume is audible to you. In order to match the volume level in your sound bar, a visual indicator will appear with this you can easily adjust sound by pressing buttons on your remote. If you unable to see any visual indicator, try to install fresh set of matching batteries in your remote control and check once again. If you still face the issue, then check the sound bar is properly connected to HDML ARC port on Roku tv. If you still facing the issue you need to investigate the HDML connection.
How Devices Communicate via HDMI
If your audio format outleads no sound from your sound bar. This may happened die to misinterpreting for some reasons. You may face the issue due to connection related settings.
Power Cycle Your TV and Sound Bar
Firstly, unplug your power cord from both sound bar and your Roku tv. And after few minutes, plug back both devices in to the power cord. Now test once again.
Also Read: 1) How to fix RCA Roku tv turning ON and OFF
2) How to Install Peacock TV on Roku
3) How to Setup Roku Stream Bar
4) How to Fix RCA Roku tv Black Screen or Blank Screen
5) How to Cast Roku From Your Phone to Smart tv
Disconnect and Connect the HDMI Cable
Now unplug both ends of your HDMI cable which connects your Roku tv and sound bar. Wait for few moments to reattach both ends of the HDMI cable, and ensure the HDMI ARC port on your tv.
Check HDMI Audio Settings
As the audio formats output of Roku tv should match the capabilities of your sound bar. Your Roku tv is configured automatically for detecting audio capabilities and also we can set manually output formats supported by sound bar. The below mentioned steps to access settings and choose an audio mode.
Step 1: Choose home button on Roku tv remote control
Step 2: Now scroll down and choose settings option
Step 3: Choose system option followed by audio.
Step 4: After that choose digital audio format and choose the following option
- Custom
- Auto
- Pass through
That’s it, by following the above steps and troubleshooting methods you can easily fix roku sound bar not connecting to tv.