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Dmproud
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Bluetooth headphones for private listening without app

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I have been able to connect new Bluetooth headphones thru the app and get them to work  

 

 

What I am trying to do is connect them for private listening without the app.  My husband isn't techie at all and another app would frustrate him.  We have several Roku Premiere and Express 4K+ devices but done see a place to connect the headphones directly in the device.  In our bedroom is the Express 4K+  

Possible?  Help?

 

 

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makaiguy
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Re: Bluetooth headphones for private listening without app

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Some of the newer Roku devices with the latest chips now have the capability of sending audio to Bluetooth devices directly. As of November 28, 2023, Roku lists these devices as having this capability:
Roku Streambar®
Roku Streambar Pro
Roku Smart Soundbar
Roku Ultra (models 4800 and 4802)
Roku Ultra LT (model 4801)
Roku Plus Series TV
See this Roku article for details and any updates: https://support.roku.com/article/12210854415383

Rokus other than the specific Roku models mentioned in that article are not equipped to send Bluetooth and this capability cannot be added by a software update. For them you must use the Roku Remote app on a phone or tablet, and connect the Bluetooth audio device to the phone/tablet.

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Ultra 4800 | Streaming Stick 4K+ 3821 | TCL Roku TV 43S245/C107X

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makaiguy
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Bluetooth headphones for private listening without app

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Some of the newer Roku devices with the latest chips now have the capability of sending audio to Bluetooth devices directly. As of November 28, 2023, Roku lists these devices as having this capability:
Roku Streambar®
Roku Streambar Pro
Roku Smart Soundbar
Roku Ultra (models 4800 and 4802)
Roku Ultra LT (model 4801)
Roku Plus Series TV
See this Roku article for details and any updates: https://support.roku.com/article/12210854415383

Rokus other than the specific Roku models mentioned in that article are not equipped to send Bluetooth and this capability cannot be added by a software update. For them you must use the Roku Remote app on a phone or tablet, and connect the Bluetooth audio device to the phone/tablet.

Roku Community Streaming Expert
I am not a Roku employee, only a user like you.  Please, no support questions via private message -- post them publicly to the Community where others may benefit as well.
If this post solves your problem please help others find this answer by clicking "Accept as Solution.".

Ultra 4800 | Streaming Stick 4K+ 3821 | TCL Roku TV 43S245/C107X
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