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I'm not sure I understand why you can't use the SONOS app to make your Roku remote work. Most soundbars (including SONOS) allow you to use your TV remote in lieu of the soundbar remote. Set that up to work with your TV then set up your Roku remote to work with your TV and both should work.
I have a TCL ROKU gen 6 TV with Sonos sound bar Ray but ROKU remote is not compatible.
I bought a Phillips converter that works but the remote is so big & bulky.
surely ROKU makes a remote that is compatible. That’s crazy is ROKU remote controls everything about the TV except the volume, does anyone know how to resolve?
tim
- sound_guy_Bill4 years agoBinge Watcher
Because the TCL/Roku remote uses wi-fi only, and the original Sonos soundbar is generally controlled with an infrared signal, the solution I found that works is a 3rd party device called the "Sideclick". It is made to clip on to the Roku remote and it works great. It makes the remote about an inch wider, but it's worth it. Alternately, but less conveniently, the Sonos app (at least with an iPhone) can also control the soundbar volume, EQ, compression etc. (which is weird because the app uses your home network's wi-fi, and it still controls the volume-it must use a different type of signal or band than the Roku/TCL remote).
- sound_guy_Bill4 years agoBinge Watcher
Because the TCL/Roku remote uses wi-fi only, and the original Sonos soundbar is generally controlled with an infrared signal, the solution I found that works is a 3rd party device called the "Sideclick". It is made to clip on to the Roku remote and it works great. It makes the remote about an inch wider, but it's worth it. Alternately, but less conveniently, the Sonos app (at least with an iPhone) can also control the soundbar volume, EQ, compression etc. (which is weird because the app uses your home network's wi-fi, and it still controls the volume-it must use a different type of signal or band than the Roku/TCL remote).
- Tivoburkee4 years agoCommunity Streaming Expert
The majority of Roku TV models come with IR only remotes, higher end models come with wifi remotes.