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rambo8976
Channel Surfer

Roku Express 4K+ - Audio lags video

Audio lags video on some Roku Express 4K+ channels - Roku channel, HBO Max, IMDB TV, NBC. 

Audio works well for Peacock TV on Roku.

I verified Peacock TV, HBO Max, IMDB TV on my Smart TV built-in apps and they just work fine i.e doesn't feel like audio is lagging.

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paulaboone
Newbie

Re: Roku Express 4K+ - Audio lags video

I have had mine for a little over a week and haven't had any problems (yet).                               

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RokuKariza-D
Retired Moderator

Re: Roku Express 4K+ - Audio lags video

Hello @rambo8976

Thanks for posting here in the Community.

Are you using an A/V receiver or soundbar with your Roku player setup? If so, what is the make/model of that unit? Also, in Settings > Audio > Audio mode, what setting do you have selected? Does the same issue occur if you change the setting to Stereo, etc.?

Please keep us posted.


All the best,
Kariza

Kariza D.
Roku Forum Moderator
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rambo8976
Channel Surfer

Re: Roku Express 4K+ - Audio lags video

@RokuKariza-D No soundbar or A/V receiver; just the stereo from TV.

Audio setting in Roku is set to stereo; Roku adjusts automatically as well to stereo.

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RokuDanny-R
Retired Moderator

Re: Roku Express 4K+ - Audio lags video

@rambo8976

Thanks for the follow up.

If you are unable to resolve the issue, can you please provide us the following information:
-Roku device model, serial number, device ID, and software OS/version (these can all be found in Settings > System > About)
-does this issue occur on a specific channel? if so, what channel and what version/build is the channel (this can be found be selecting the channel on the Home screen and pressing the * button)
-tracker ID when this issue occurs (when you see this issue occur, press the Home button 5 times, followed by the Back button 5 times)
-steps to reproduce the issue you are seeing

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


Thanks,
Danny

Danny R.
Roku Community Moderator
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rambo8976
Channel Surfer

Re: Roku Express 4K+ - Audio lags video


@RokuDanny-R wrote:

@rambo8976

Thanks for the follow up.

If you are unable to resolve the issue, can you please provide us the following information:
-Roku device model, serial number, device ID, and software OS/version (these can all be found in Settings > System > About)
-does this issue occur on a specific channel? if so, what channel and what version/build is the channel (this can be found be selecting the channel on the Home screen and pressing the * button)
-tracker ID when this issue occurs (when you see this issue occur, press the Home button 5 times, followed by the Back button 5 times)
-steps to reproduce the issue you are seeing

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


Thanks,
Danny


Danny,

1. Adding the photo for Roku informationIMG_20211010_004420__01.jpg

2. Issue occurs on HBO Max, Roku channel. See my initial post. HBO Max version 50.51.58327

3. Tracking IDs 9G-406-358, 9G-405-792, 9G-405-786

4. Steps to reproduce - watch season 1 any episode of Friends or Gossip Girl 2007 and you will notice the slight discrepancy which distracts you from focusing on the character face; instead the lips movement vs audio seems out of sync.

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RokuKariza-D
Retired Moderator

Re: Roku Express 4K+ - Audio lags video

@rambo8976

Thanks for providing your information.

Since multiple channels are affected, we recommend you try removing one of the affected apps then re-install it. To ensure the process is successful, follow the steps below making sure you restart your Roku device before adding the channel again.

  1. Remove the channel: Highlight the channel tile on your home screen and press the Star button to open the options menu. Select Remove channel and confirm.
     
    • Note: If you are removing a subscription channel billed to your Roku account, you must cancel the subscription before you see the Remove channel option. For help identifying this type of subscription channel, read the detailed article about removing a channel.
       
  2. Restart your Roku device: Restart the device from the settings menu. Go to Settings > System > System restart > Restart.
     
  3. Re-install the channel: After your Roku device restarts, visit the Roku Channel Store and add the channel again.
     
    • Note: If you are adding a subscription channel billed to your Roku account, you will need to resubscribe.

Let us know how it goes!


All the best,
Kariza

Kariza D.
Roku Forum Moderator
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rambo8976
Channel Surfer

Re: Roku Express 4K+ - Audio lags video

This is still an issue even after Roku provided a software update in Roku Android app to fix audio issues.

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Jchall
Newbie

Re: Roku Express 4K+ - Audio lags video

I’ve experienced many of the audio lag symptoms described on the Roku forum. I’ve swapped out Roku boxes, reset my router, etc. a couple of times, updated my Samsung TV firmware. Updated the apps that fail, checked all the audio settings on my TV and audio settings on the Roku boxes, did factory resets on both devices, etc, etc, etc…. I finally  solved the problem by buying Firestick. I’m not trying to be a smart Alec and I have been a Roku advocate for years. Just being honest  

rambo8976
Channel Surfer

Re: Roku Express 4K+ - Audio lags video

@JchallCompletely agree.

Roku's software issues are so bad you can just trash Roku hardware.

I stopped watching Roku ever since I purchased the 4K device 😐. Alas, the audio lag issues appeared and Roku support has been useless.

To be fair to folks trying to help out here, it's the Roku software development which is a mess.

The audio lag issues started again this week out of blue and I had to use the delay correction feature using Roku app.

I was impressed with Roku early on but would not recommend Roku products anymore.

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