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wileecoyote128
Channel Surfer
12 months ago
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Roku Streambar SE as a stand alone speaker

I currently have a Roku Ultra connected to my tv. My current soundbar which is not a Roku is not working properly. I am looking to purchase the Roku streambar SE. Can I set it up to be a stand alone ...
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  • RokuJohnB's avatar
    RokuJohnB
    12 months ago

    Hi wileecoyote128,

    Thanks for the inquiry, and welcome to the Roku Community!

    Please be aware that you may be able to utilize the Roku streambar as a standalone speaker even though you have a Roku Ultra. You may need to plug the Roku Ultra into a different HDMI port; just make sure the Roku streambar is plugged into the ARC HDMI port.

    Hope you'll find this info useful. Let us know if you still have any questions.

    Best regards,
    John

  • Tivoburkee's avatar
    Tivoburkee
    10 months ago

    Another thing to be aware of is that the Streambar SE comes with IR remote, this IR remote will also control a Roku ultra at the same time as it's controlling the SE. If you don't use the SE remote, and only use the ultra's wifi remote then there won't be any conflict. 

Kp84's avatar
Kp84
Reel Rookie
10 months ago

I am using optical cord do I still need to connect soundbar to tv thru hdmi if I only want it for soundbar? I am already using another Roku 

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renojim
Community Streaming Expert
10 months ago

Kp84, if you only want to use it as a regular soundbar you don't need to connect the HDMI cable, but it's a bit of a waste to use both a Roku player and a Streambar on the same TV.  You could move the Roku player to a different TV.  Without connecting an HDMI cable you won't be able to adjust any of the Streambar's settings because you won't be able to see them.  I don't know if the Streambar works right out of the box as a soundbar or if you first have to complete its setup which would require connecting it to a TV via HDMI.  Once it's set up, you may be able to use the mobile app to adjust its settings.  Sorry for the inadequate response.  Hopefully someone can fill in the missing information.

How to set up your Roku Streambar | Official Roku Support

  • Kp84's avatar
    Kp84
    Reel Rookie
    10 months ago

    Thank you that was very helpful-it seems I do need to hook up Roku to use soundbar BUT I think you are right it is a waste not to use the whole stream bar-Thank you 

    • Tivoburkee's avatar
      Tivoburkee
      Community Streaming Expert
      10 months ago

      Another thing to be aware of is that the Streambar SE comes with IR remote, this IR remote will also control a Roku ultra at the same time as it's controlling the SE. If you don't use the SE remote, and only use the ultra's wifi remote then there won't be any conflict.