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GH23's avatar
GH23
Reel Rookie
3 years ago

headphone jack private listening

This has happened with the 2 voice with private listening remotes
1st one works fine for about 3 weeks,, the remote works fine however the private listening does not.
So, I bought another one

2nd one worked for one night 

I have unpaired and re "paired" it but there is still no sound via the listening earphone jack

 

anyone know how to fix this?

14 Replies

  • Apparently, this issue has not been resolved. I also purchased the Voice Remote Pro RCS01R, for privacy listening, worked fine for 6 weeks only. It stops working completely when headphones connected. I have tried every instruction provided by the "community mediator" and the initial set up instructions provided with the remote. NOTHING WORKS!!!!!

    Roku, you better improve your game!

    erlexus2

    • GH23's avatar
      GH23
      Reel Rookie

      Ironically, the one they sent me as a replacement after they I posted this just stopped working tonight after reading your post response

      not very happy

    • RokuTakashi's avatar
      RokuTakashi
      Community Moderator

      Hey erlexus2 and GH23 

      Welcome to the Roku Community!

      We're sorry to hear about the private listening feature that is no longer working with on Roku Voice remote pro. We'd like to know more about how we can help. Kindly provide your Roku device ID and OS version from Settings > System > About. Also, does this issue happen when using a specific channel? What troubleshooting steps have you done so far? These information are important for us to further assist you. 

      We look forward to your response!

      Sending you the best,
      Kash

      • MN3's avatar
        MN3
        Newbie

        Model 4802X-Roku Ultra

        Device ID: S0DA22AJS0C8

        OS version/Software Version: 12.5.5 build 4174-C2

         

        Old remote:

        Name: Voice Remote Pro

        Model: RC795

        Firmware Version: rtn.4246

         

        New remote:

        Name: Voice Remote Pro

        Model: RC795

        Firmware Version: rtn.4246

         

        Hope this helps someone: I received a replacement Roku Voice Remote Pro today. My remote from the Roku Ultra I have had for a couple of years has a rechargeable battery that is increasingly less able to hold a charge, so I was disappointed when this new remote played sound out of only the left side of my earphones. This set of earphones still worked well in my old remote; and other earphones worked in the new one, albeit with poor sound quality. The earphones seemed to have contact problems with the plug, and I would hear bits of sound when plugging them in.

        I had ordered an aftermarket silicone case, and put it on. I re-inserted the earphone into the plug, and it caught an edge which held it out slightly. The earphones started working, and as I left it in longer, the sound improved and was stable. I just now unplugged them and then re-inserted the plug, and had to fiddle with the plug to re-establish good contact. I’m considering returning them, but I’m not confident another replacement would be any better after reading the Roku community posts.

  • RokuNimfa-C's avatar
    RokuNimfa-C
    Retired Moderator

    Hi GH23

    Thanks for reaching out here in Roku Community. 

    We understand that you are having issues when connecting a private listening to a Roku voice remote. Review suggestions below for No audio is heard to help troubleshoot:

    • Confirm that volume is not muted or too low to hear.
    • When using wired headphones, check that they are firmly plugged in.
    • If you have more than one Roku device, be sure to use the remote for the correct device. With mobile private listening, go to the Devices page (in the Roku mobile app) and make sure you are connected to the correct device.
    • Private listening cannot be activated on your Roku voice remote and your mobile device at the same time.

    Still no dice? To help troubleshoot the issue further, follow this link: How to resolve an issue with private listening

    Keep us posted on how it goes. 


    Regards, 
    Nimfa

    • GH23's avatar
      GH23
      Reel Rookie
      Thanksfor the info. The remote (both) that have stopped working (private listening) are the voice remote pro - rechargeable. The remote itself is fine and works with the ROKU and tv.
      It is not the ear buds as I use them on my laptop and they are fine.u

      I have unpaired and repaired it - disconnected and restarted the Roku 
       
      I did return the first one that stopped working
      • GH23's avatar
        GH23
        Reel Rookie

        edit - after doing those things the remote private listening is still NOT working

  • I have the same problem. This will temporarily fix both the Bluetooth and the remote. Open the Roku app and tap the remote at the bottom. When the remote opens tap the dear at the top. Do the Adjust audio delay. I have to do the every this I want to use the Bluetooth or wired ear phones so the is a problem with the remote  or the Roku itself. 

    • RokuMary-F's avatar
      RokuMary-F
      Community Moderator

      Hi Larry95376,

      We appreciate you for your first post in the Roku Community!

      Thanks for letting us know about the behavior you are seeing with using headphones with Roku remote for private listening and we appreciate the troubleshooting steps you've done so far. 

      We recommend performing the below steps and see if you can resolve the issue:

      1. Check that your headphones are securely connected by removing and firmly inserting them.
      2. Make sure your headphones are working properly by listening to them while playing music from another app on your mobile device.
      3. Stop and resume the movie or TV show you are watching.

      If the issue persists, please refer to the support article here for additional troubleshooting steps: How to use headphones with your Roku® voice remote for private listening | Official Roku Support

      Does this clear up the issue you are seeing? Please keep us posted.


      Best regards,

      Mary

  • We have 2 Roku Pro Remotes connected to 2 different T.Vs..after the first ones quit working, (They were battery operated,), I ordered the pros for both TVs… They are about six months old and within a week of each other. Both of them stopped working with the headphones… I have gone through all of the steps mentioned here and none of it works… We are still without headphone jack, private, listening on both remotes..not want to buy any more remotes..suggestions?

     

    • RokuJohnB's avatar
      RokuJohnB
      Community Moderator

      Hi TJMooney,

      Welcome to the Roku Community, and thanks for raising this concern directly with us!

      We'd love to investigate further this issue that you're having with the Roku voice remote pro. Could you elaborate on the troubleshooting steps that you have taken so far? Have you tried to use different headphones?

      With detailed information, we will be able to assist you further.

      Thanks,
      John