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do622
Reel Rookie
3 years ago
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TCL Soundbar with Roku wireless speakers

I have a TCL Roku tv , a TCL Roku ready alto8 soundbar, 2 wireless speakers, a subwoofer. You say wireless speakers don't work with other brands than Roku. My system works, but I would like to add another set of speakers. I can't find an answer to that. Please help.

  • Tivoburkee's avatar
    Tivoburkee
    3 years ago

    rlough53 

    The TCL soundbar is only Roku ready, means it will work with Roku tv remote that's it. You want integration between soundbar and wireless speakers that have to be true Roku brand devices. 

    On newer TCL Sound bars in addition to working with Roku tv remotes, it's also wireless, no cable between the Roku tv and TCL soundbar, only cable is Soundbar's power cable. 

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  • rlough53's avatar
    rlough53
    Channel Surfer
    3 years ago

    I too spent 2-3 hours on the phone with Roku support (across the US and in China) - trying to figure out how to make the Roku rear wireless speakers work with the Roku Alto 9 Soundbar and woofer. The rear speakers WILL NOT/CAN NOT WORK  with the Soundbar AT THE SAME TIME.. You can hook them all up (to a Roku or other TV) but you cannot get the sounbar and wireless speakers to work at the same. You choose to hear either the soundbar or rear speakers but not both together.

    So.... NO SURROUND SYSTEM from Roku.

     I challenge anyone to explain how they make them work together.

     This was very disappointing as I have been very happy with my Roku TV's ( bought 4 65"R635 TV's for family) and now have a 75 " Roku 8k TV. Great Value, very good product. 

     I bought the SAMSUNG Q990B 11.1.4 Soundbar with subwoofer and wireless rear speakers with Dolby Atmos = Outstanding. Very happy even at $1,300. There is also a 9.1.4 Samsung sounbar with Dolby Atmos for $1,000 that is very good. Without Dolby Atmos you are missing out on outstanding audio.

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

      rlough53 

      The TCL soundbar is only Roku ready, means it will work with Roku tv remote that's it. You want integration between soundbar and wireless speakers that have to be true Roku brand devices. 

      On newer TCL Sound bars in addition to working with Roku tv remotes, it's also wireless, no cable between the Roku tv and TCL soundbar, only cable is Soundbar's power cable. 

      • rlough53's avatar
        rlough53
        Channel Surfer
        3 years ago

        All equipment is Roku - TV, Soundbar (Alto 9), Subwoofer and Wireless Speakers. There is NO way to make the soundbar and wireless speakers work at the same time .

  • rlough53's avatar
    rlough53
    Channel Surfer
    3 years ago

    All equipment is Roku. No way to make soundbar and wireless speakers work together simultaneously. 

    • do622's avatar
      do622
      Reel Rookie
      3 years ago

      That is not my problem. I understand that the bar doesn't sound with the wireless speakers. BUT my question is...why can't I add another set of speakers since mine work?!

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

        do622

        Thanks for the post.

        You should be able to add another set of wireless speakers to your Roku TV for a surround sound setup.

        For more information about Roku Wireless Speakers, visit our Support page here: Set up your wireless speakers

        Please keep us posted what you find out and if you need further assistance, we can have our Support team follow up with you.


        Thanks,
        Danny

    • RokuNimfa-C's avatar
      RokuNimfa-C
      Retired Moderator
      3 years ago

      Hi rctitus, 

      Thanks for your post. 

      We'd like to know more about the issue you are experiencing. Can you please specify the issue you are experiencing? What troubleshooting steps have you already taken to try to resolve the issue? Have you tried taking a look here in our Support resources and following the steps to help get connected? How to set up your Roku wireless speakers

      Keep us posted and we'll assist you further.


      Regards,
      Nimfa