Can Roku ultra control soundbar?
Eleanor Gray
Published May 21, 2026
If you have a Roku TV or Roku player, you can use the Roku remote to control your soundbar. In many cases, soundbars provide fuller and richer sounds than a TV set can.
Can Roku ultra remote control TV soundbar?
Can I use my Roku remote to control other devices? Your Roku voice remote is designed to control power and volume for your TV. It cannot directly control other devices connected to your TV, such as an audio/video receiver (AVR) or soundbar.Can Roku control my sound bar?
Set the optimum CEC preference by clicking the 'checkboxes for ARC (HDMI)', System audio control, and System standby. This will allow your sound bars to be controlled by your Roku. You can use your Roku remote to level the volume up or down in your sound bar, using the volume buttons.How do I get my Roku remote to control my surround sound?
You can configure various surround sound settings on your Roku TV in the S/PDIF and ARC menu using the instructions below.
- Press Home on your Roku TV remote.
- Scroll and select Settings.
- Select System.
- Select Audio.
- Select S/PDIF and ARC and make a selection.
How do I get my Roku remote to control my soundbar?
How to Control Your Soundbar With a Roku Remote (Roku TV and Roku Streaming Devices)
- Fire up your TV, open the Roku interface, and head to Home > Settings.
- Scroll down and select Audio.
- Go to Audio Output.
- Select Auto or choose ARC with the name of the soundbar from the list.
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How do I connect my soundbar to my Roku Ultra?
Connecting to an AVR or soundbar using optical for audio
- Connect the end of the HDMI cable that is not attached to your Roku player to an available HDMI input on your TV.
- Connect an optical cable to the optical output on your Roku player. Connect the opposite end to an optical (or S/PDIF) input on your AVR or soundbar.
How do I connect my wireless soundbar to my Roku?
How to pair your wireless soundbar
- Make sure your Roku TV is powered on.
- Press and hold Home on your Roku TV remote for 5 seconds.
- Select Wireless Soundbar. Tip: You can also put your Roku TV into pairing mode by selecting Settings > Remotes & devices > Set up a new device.