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ComedyAddict
Reel Rookie
2 years ago
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No headphone jack on the Roku Remote Pro 2nd Edition

What! No earbud jack in your new  Roku Voice Remote Pro Second Edition . What's the point of that? Don't you guys realize how most people watch these days. So you've tried to solve the battery drain ...
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  • RokuCarly's avatar
    RokuCarly
    2 years ago

    Hey ComedyAddict, welcome to the Roku Community!

    Thanks for your feedback about the Voice Remote Pro 2nd Edition! 🙏

    While the Voice Remote Pro 2nd Edition doesn't have a headphone jack, you can still use the Roku mobile app with headphones for a great audio experience! 🎧

    Check out this article for how to use Headphone Mode: How to use headphones with the Roku mobile app for Headphone Mode

     

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davecarp
Newbie
2 years ago

I can't find my Apple EarPods so I can't use the Roku App to silence the TV while listening. That's why I went back to using the Roku remotes. I just bought three Roku Voice Remote Pro Rechargeable ver 2 and have to return them because they do not have an headphone jack like my version 1 remote has. Can I purchase three version 1 remotes? Do I have to choose between using a headphone or having a rechargeable battery? 

Purchasing another set of earbuds would cost more than simply and completely replacing all the Roku devices in my house.

Dave Carpenter

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RokuCarly
Community Moderator
2 years ago

Welcome, to the Roku Community, davecarp.

Thanks for reaching out. We'd be happy to help you with your questions.

The Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition) omits the headphone jack; however, the Roku mobile app serves as a viable alternative at all times.

To answer your question, you can consider getting the Roku Voice Remote Pro, which has a headphone jack and is also a rechargeable remote that works with any available (wired) headphones you have.

We hope this answers your question. Feel free to respond if you need further clarification and assistance. 

Best regards,
Carly

  • Mbs1979's avatar
    Mbs1979
    Newbie
    2 years ago

    I had the same concern about the 2nd gen losing the headphone jack, but it is good to know that the Roku TV app’s remote has the headphone button. I never had any issues with the battery life on my 1st gen remote with the headphone jack and USB-C charging port. It lasts a very long time, and I even use the headphone jack and connect a Beats headset to it. The sound is amazing.

    I am looking at replacing my 65” Samsung 4K Smart TV with a 75” Roku 4K Smart TV (I despise the Samsung “Smart Hub” interface… it is absolutely horrible). I love my 43” Roku Smart TV I have in my bedroom, but I want the 75” Roku in my living room. Does the 75” Roku TV come with the 2nd gen remote?