How to Connect Wireless Bluetooth Headphones to Roku TV?
How to Connect Headphones to Roku TV or Roku Streaming Device
There are currently a variety of Roku TV products in the market, such as Roku Streaming Stick and TV with Roku built in. Can I Connect Headphones to Roku smart TV? Or Can I connect my Bluetooth headphones to my Roku TV? Well, you’ve guessed it, you can connect headphones to any of them if you want.
Connecting a pair of headphones to your Roku TV not only allows you to hear it better without disturbing others, but also gives you the liberty to move around your house and not miss out on anything.
Anyway, there are a few different ways to do it.
1. Through the Roku TV Remote.
2. Through a Bluetooth Transmitter Adapter.
3. Directly pairing to the TV’s built-in Bluetooth.
In this article, we’ll walk you through all of them in detail and help you hear your Roku TV through your favorite pair of headphones.
Method 1: Using the Roku Remote.
This method applies to all Roku devices, but you’ll have to use a wired headphone. Every Roku TV comes with a Roku remote, and on the remote there’s a Headphone jack:
Simply plug your wired headphone into the Headphone jack and you should be good to go!
Method 2: Using a Bluetooth Transmitter Adapter.
Method 2 can also be used on any TV, Bluetooth adapters can easily be found and purchased. They look something like this:
With a Bluetooth adapter, you’ll basically be able to add Bluetooth capabilities to your TV and connect your Bluetooth TV headphones and/or speakers to them.
Other benefits of using a Bluetooth transmitter include:
- Able to connect two Bluetooth headphones/speakers at the same time.
- No audio lag when used with headphones that support aptX low latency.
- Some models even support simultaneous audio output through the headphones (that are paired to the transmitter) AND your Sound Bar/AV Receiver… thus “bypassing” the issue where some TVs automatically get muted when something’s plugged into their audio output jacks.
Setting up a Bluetooth adapter is quite straight forward; you’ll plug the Bluetooth adapter into your TV’s audio output port, and Bluetooth “Pair” your Bluetooth headphones to the adapter.
There are Headphone + Adapter combos available so you don’t have to purchase them separately. A combo is even easier to use because the headphone is already connected to the adapter, all you’ll have to do is connect the adapter to your TV!
In case there's a friend or family member in your household that also need the assistance of TV Headphones, there are dual wireless headphones for TV which come with TWO Pairs of Headphones + A transmitter, allowing you to enjoy the experience together.
Method 3: Connect via Bluetooth Directly.
If your TV has built-in Bluetooth, you’ll be able to find it in the settings menu. If it’s there, you’ll have to get your headphones into Bluetooth pairing mode and find it in your TV’s Bluetooth menu. Once it shows up, you’ll select it in the menu to connect.
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FAQs
1. Can I connect headphones to any Roku TV or Roku Streaming Device?
Yes, you can connect headphones to any Roku TV or streaming device. This lets you enjoy private audio without disturbing others and gives you freedom to move around while watching.
2. How do I connect wired headphones to my Roku TV?
Simply plug wired headphones into the headphone jack on your Roku remote. This instantly activates private listening on all Roku devices with a compatible remote.
3. How can I connect Bluetooth headphones to a Roku TV without built-in Bluetooth?
Use a Bluetooth transmitter adapter plugged into your TV’s audio output. Pair your Bluetooth headphones to the transmitter for wireless audio. Many adapters support connecting two headphones simultaneously and offer low latency.
4. Can I pair Bluetooth headphones directly to Roku TV?
If your Roku TV has built-in Bluetooth, enable pairing mode on your headphones, then go to Settings > Remotes & devices > Wireless headphones > Add new wireless headphones on your TV to connect.
5. Is there an alternative way to listen privately on Roku TV using Bluetooth headphones?
Yes, use the Roku mobile app on your smartphone. Connect your phone and Roku to the same Wi-Fi, open the app, tap the headphone icon for private listening, and connect your Bluetooth headphones to your phone.
If you’re still not sure if this is what you need, feel free to contact us at support@avantree.com, we’ll do our best to help.
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