TVs are pricey, yet their built-in speakers often disappoint due to limited space in slimmer designs, resulting in thin, lackluster "cascade" sound. As home theater experts with years testing audio setups, we've seen soundbars deliver the rich, immersive audio TVs can't match—without breaking the bank.
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If you're streaming with Roku—a top choice alongside Chromecast or Apple TV—which media streamer is right for you?—pairing it with a soundbar is seamless. Here's how to control your soundbar using the Roku TV remote.
Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a key HDMI feature now standard in most HDTVs. Connect your soundbar via HDMI ARC, and Roku TV leverages Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) to adjust volume effortlessly. Optical cables won't support this.
Even without ARC, if your soundbar has HDMI, enable control in Roku TV: Go to Settings > System > Control other devices and toggle on 1-touch remote or Audio control system. This often works regardless.
If these don't suffice, a universal remote like the Logitech Harmony Ultimate is reliable. Get a Logitech Harmony Ultimate remote at its lowest price. Logitech Harmony Ultimate One - 2.4” Touchscreen Universal Remote for 15 Devices ($96.99 on Amazon).
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