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[Brianm2]

I am trying to connect a Resound TV Streamer 2 to my Roku Streambar SE so that I can simultaneously listen to the TV through my hearing aids while other family members listen through the Streambar speaker.  The optical plug on the Roku seems to be an input and not an output so it does not supply sound to the Resound Streamer 2.  I had hoped that because HDMI/ARC is a 2-way connection, that the Roku Soundbar sound would flow back to the TV and I could use the TV's digital output, but no sound there as well.  I've seen the suggestion to use private listening.  This works fabulously if I am watching alone, but doesn't help when other people watch with me, as private listening mutes the Roku speaker.  Has anyone found a solution that allows simultaneous listening through hearing aids and the Roku Streambar speaker?

[RokuEmmanuel-D · Accepted solution]

Welcome to the Roku Community, @Brianm2.

Thanks for bringing this unique setup suggestion to your Roku Streambar SE with simultaneous listening to hearing aids. 

Please be advised that this feature is currently unavailable to use with any of our Roku Streambars. We'll take this as feedback from you and make sure to pass this on to the relevant team for review. 

For more information about Roku's anticipated updates, visit our Roku Blog. 

Let us know if you need more assistance; we are willing to help you in any way we can.

All the best,
Emman

[EdJH]

With the price of hearing aids coming way down, I wouldn't describe this capability as "unique".

I too use a Resound TV Streamer 2, and wanted to use it with my Roku 4K Streaming Stick.  I found a $15 HDMI Audio extractor on Amazon that works great with the Roku 4K stick and my Resound streamer. Here's a link:

https://www.amazon.com/Optical-Toslink-Bi-Directional-Converter-Splitter/dp/B084T4QDFP/ref=sr_1_3?ad...

You may want to give it a look.

Best regards,

EdH

[Brianm2]

Thanks EdH.  I tried a few configurations and came up with something similar using my TV's optical TOSLINK output and a splitter to send the sound to both the Resound streamer and a soundbar.  To make this work, I had to take out the Roku Streambar and replace with a Roku Ultra. Apparently because the soundbar has sound, it somehow tells the TV not to send sound to the TV speakers, optical, or any other sound output channel.  

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HQ2R314?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

[JanisQ]

I have a ROKU Ultra.  Can anyone give me the steps to be able to listen through my hearing aides?  My cat doesn't need to hear it, so nothing fancy needed.  Will I need to buy any other accessory?  (I'm a 76 year old lady, so speak slowly! LOL)

[Brianm2]

Hi,

As long as the cat doesn't need to hear, it should be simple.  You'll need a smartphone and hearing aids connected to the phone via bluetooth.  If you have that, you should be good.  Download the free Roku app to your smartphone.  Open the Roku smartphone app, you may need to give it permission to access your network, and it should find your ultra and you can tap on its icon to connect the phone and the ultra.  Then tap on the remote icon at the bottom of the screen.  You'll see a set of controls that will work as a remote control and towards the bottom you'll see an icon that looks like a pair of headphones.  Tap that icon and the sound will stream to your hearing aids.  Note that the smartphone and the Roku Ultra need to be on the same wifi network.

[RokuHaz-M · Accepted solution]

Hello there! @JanisQ

As long as the cat doesn't need to hear. 💜

In addition to what @Brianm2 provided, let me drop this video. this could be very helpful.

Cheers!

Roku Community Team