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AaronW2021
Reel Rookie
4 years ago
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Setting up Roku Speakers as FRONT with StreamBar Pro

I have a Roku TV paired with the Roku StreamBar Pro.  I recently got a pair of Roku Speakers (9020X) but when I go through the setup / pairing, the only option I have is to set them up as REAR / SURROUND speakers.  I don't want that.  I want to use the speakers as FRONT LEFT and FRONT RIGHT and use the StreamBar as a Center Channel (or just augment the StreamBar as additional LEFT and RIGHT speakers).  Is that possible?  How can I do that?

  • RokuDanny-R's avatar
    RokuDanny-R
    3 years ago

    AaronW2021 

    Thanks for the post.

    Please be aware front speakers are supported with Roku Streambars as of Roku OS 10.5, allowing you to create systems up to 5.1. If your Roku Streambar is connected to Roku TV and running OS 10.5 or later and you do not see the option to add front speakers, check that your Roku TV and Streambar are updated to the latest OS version.

    For more information about how to check for a system update, visit our Support page here: Update the software on your Roku

    Please keep us posted what you find out.


    Thanks,
    Danny

  • Tivoburkee's avatar
    Tivoburkee
    Community Streaming Expert
    4 years ago

    Sorry but no. It isn't possible. If it were just the roku tv and roku wireless speakers you could, but add the roku soundbar and wireless speakers are only for surround sound. 

    • AaronW2021's avatar
      AaronW2021
      Reel Rookie
      4 years ago

      That is really disappointing.  I wish/hope Roku updates the software to allow for this.  Since the software is already there to have the speakers operate in FRONT mode, presumably this just needs to be "enabled".  

      • DaveMichel's avatar
        DaveMichel
        Reel Rookie
        3 years ago

        A prior version of the software allowed you to set up the Roku expansion speakers as front while still routing sound to the Roku Streambar. But that capability was removed with subsequent updates. 

        The reason I bought this system for my (hard of hearing) inlaws was specifically to have clear dialog on the Streambar and the Roku bluetooth speakers simultaneously, and I can't do that with the current firmware.  Extremely disappointing.