Change Your Volume On Roku: When using any streaming player or TV, one of the most fundamental things you should know is how to change the volume. You have a few options with a Roku device, one more handy than the other. While it may appear to be a simple query, several options exist to control the volume on your Roku device or TV. This article is for you if you’ve ever had a dog eat a remote or are having difficulty adjusting the volume on this newish device! Here’s everything you need to know.
Use Remote
We’ll start with the fundamentals. The Roku remote. For readers who are used to earlier type remotes, the Roku remote may appear so easy that they may need help. The physical remote is the most convenient method to control the volume on your Roku device.
1 – To raise the volume, press the Volume Up button.
2 – To lower the volume, press the Volume Down button.
3 – Optional – To mute or unmute the TV, press the Mute button.
It is important to note that actual Roku remotes are only sometimes interchangeable. For instance, a TCL Roku TV remote may not operate with a Roku stick plugged into an LG or Samsung smart TV.
Using the Roku remote that came with the device is always recommended. However, if you are using a Roku stick on the non-Roku smart TV, you should be able to change the volume using the TV’s remote control.
Use Roku Mobile App
Well, the Roku Mobile App is a free app available for Android and iOS users on Google Play and the Apple Store. You may use this app to turn your phone into a virtual remote for your Roku streaming stick and/or Roku smart TV.
The app allows you to browse channels, install or remove channels, and access virtually every feature on your Roku account. It may, however, be converted into a remote by using the remote interface. As a result, its functions will be more limited than those found on a real Roku remote, but the essential controls will remain accessible.
1 – Download and install Roku Mobile App from Google Play And/or App Store.
2 – Navigate to your phone’s Home Screen.
3 – Choose Apps.
4 – Locate and tap the Roku Mobile App icon.
5 – Tap the joystick symbol in the bottom menu bar’s center.
6 – Use the speaker symbols at the bottom to adjust the volume.
7 – Tap the headphones symbol in the bottom right corner to enter private listening mode.
The Mute button is on the far left of our screenshot, whereas the volume down button is in the middle. The volume up button is located on the far right.
How To Easily Change Roku Speech Volume?
Well, there’s more to Roku volume settings than just the volume of the audio you hear while streaming. Roku also includes a narration feature. This is active by default and converses with you while you navigate the menu. Here’s how to change the volume of the Roku Speech feature.
1 – Navigate to your Roku Home Screen.
2 – Go to the Settings menu, which is normally on the left side of the Home Screen.
3 – Select the Accessibility menu.
4 – Choose the Volume option.
5 – Choose from low, medium, or high.
Turn Off Audio Guide
It’s also possible to disable this feature entirely if it irritates you even at low volume. To do this, press Star button on your Roku remote 4 times a row. To turn it back off, repeat the thing. However, it is still easy to turn it back on by accident. From the menu, you may disable the Star key macro shortcut.
1 – Navigate to your Roku Home Screen.
2 – Go to the Settings menu, which is normally on the left side of the Home Screen.
3 – Select the Accessibility menu.
4 – Choose the Shortcut option.
5 – Choose Disabled.
Even if you press Star button four times in a row, your Roku Audio Guide should not be able to restart.
Audio Guide vs. Movie Volume
Before you make any changes to the audio settings, there is one thing you should know. The Audio Guide is distinct from the audio of your movie or TV show. That’s why the menu offers three distinct audio levels. Except for muting the device, these preset levels override system-wide volume adjustments.
FAQs:
Why Isn’t My Roku App Connecting To My TV?
The Roku app is only accessible over the internet. This implies that if the device on which your app is running is not linked to the same internet connection as your Roku, it’ll fail to connect. Consider reconnecting your device to the internet (to the same Wi-Fi as Roku) and seeing whether the device appears.
What Can You Do If The Volume Isn’t Working On The Roku Device?
First, check your connections if your Roku device’s volume isn’t working. Next, trace the HDMI cables or, if your Roku device has one, the optical port to check they are firmly plugged in. Finally, unplugging and reconnecting everything may be a smart idea.
Then, as we did, go to the Audio Settings and set HDMI to PCM-Stereo. If your Roku device is set to surround sound, navigate to Audio, then Audio Mode, and select the HDMI to PCM-Stereo setting. Depending on their setup, those using an optical port must select the HDMI and S/PDIF to Dolby D options. Finally, check sure you’re using the correct sound remotely. The Roku remote will only control the Roku device’s volume if you use an external speaker.
Conclusion:
With the ability to change volume levels, fast-forward, stop, mute, and browse channels using your TV remote, Roku remote, and/or the Roku Mobile app, Roku devices and streaming players are rapidly becoming the easiest devices to operate, even for less tech-savvy people. Please let us know if you have any problems with either of these ways. Also, let us know what you think about the numerous incompatibilities between Roku remotes and various Roku devices and smart TVs. Should manufacturers address this or not?
