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DLM47
Reel Rookie

Sound fluctuations where sound suddenly blasts up and is garbled

Someone from Roku was supposed to call yesterday. I have given them three dates, times, and phone number to call, and still no call. Sound blasting problem has been happening for months, and I am very disappointed.  We have seven Rokus and the problem happens on the three that we use the most.  They are high end Rokus.  Occasionally, the sound will completely drop off to nothing.  I have tried everything suggested by Roku through email several weeks ago with no success.  What now?

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MDHawg
Newbie

Re: Sound fluctuations where sound suddenly blasts up and is garbled

same issue happening on 2 of my devices.  Both are Roku boxes.  Have 4 others that work with no issue.  Have a few of these devices also losing connection multiple times per day which is another issue that they have no solution for either. 

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jontalk
Roku Guru

Re: Sound fluctuations where sound suddenly blasts up and is garbled

Out of curiosity, what model Roku, what is it plugged into and what type of content are you experiencing this? If plugged via HDMI into a TV what is its age and type?  And if this is the case, do you experience this with cable channels too?  While Roku audio is far from perfect, this seems unusual to say the least. 

Power User (film maker)
Mill Valley, CA

Jonathan
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RokuDanny-R
Retired Moderator

Re: Sound fluctuations where sound suddenly blasts up and is garbled

@DLM47 @MDHawg

Thanks for the posts.

We would be more than happy to look further into this issue, but we will need more details. 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 and provide us with this ID)
  • steps to reproduce the issue you are seeing 

Once we have this information, we will be able to pass it along to the appropriate Roku team to investigate further.


Thanks,
Danny

Danny R.
Roku Community Moderator
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Thegagline
Newbie

Re: Sound fluctuations where sound suddenly blasts up and is garbled

I have the same issue.  The sound gets very loud and garbled without human imput.

 

model 4660X Roku Uktra

serial number YJ00E8511739

software version 11.5.0 build 4312-46

device ID CK392E511739

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RokuDanny-R
Retired Moderator

Re: Sound fluctuations where sound suddenly blasts up and is garbled

@Thegagline

Thanks for the post and providing us with your device information.

I have passed along your concerns and details to the appropriate Roku team.


Thanks,
Danny

Danny R.
Roku Community Moderator
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ldburgh46
Reel Rookie

Re: Sound fluctuations where sound suddenly blasts up and is garbled

I have been having the same sound fluctuation issues on all 4 Roku Express devices I use in my home.  Sending 2 examples from over the weekend.  The sound either blasts and cracks or other times it goes too low.  The only way to fix the sound issues are to back out of the program I'm watching and initiate it again.  This happens on everything I watch - Xfinity, Apple TV, Netflix and it happens randomly but usually every 60-90 minutes, oftentimes more frequently but I can't pickup a pattern to when it occurs.  This has been going on for months!  Patience is wearing thin.

Issue report tracker info:  

#1:   Model:   3900RW-Roku Express, Serial #:  YG0029839402(C438D2839402). Software Version:  11.5.0*build 4312-51. Timestamp: 2023-02-06T14:56:00Z

#2:  Model:  3910RW-Roku Express+,  Serial #:  YG0013375058 (C53921375058). Software Version: 11.5.0*build 4312-51, Timestamp:  2023-02-05T23:58:57Z

 

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RokuLianna
Retired Moderator

Re: Sound fluctuations where sound suddenly blasts up and is garbled

Hi @ldburgh46

Thank you for the inquiry!

Have you tried removing the affected channels and then re-install again? If not, we suggest starting there. In some cases, removing the affected channel and then re-installing it may help. Restart your device before re-adding the channel back in to ensure the process is successful. We recommend doing this through the Settings menu by navigating to Settings > System > Power (If there is no Power submenu, proceed to the next step.) > System restart.

For detailed instructions, refer to this Support link for more information: How to resolve a channel playback issue | Official Roku Support.

Let us know if there's any difference after.


Warm Regards,
Lianna

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ldburgh46
Reel Rookie

Re: Sound fluctuations where sound suddenly blasts up and is garbled

I deleted the xfinity channel as you suggested,   That did not solve the problem.

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newjakv
Newbie

Re: Sound fluctuations where sound suddenly blasts up and is garbled

I've been having the same issue. Has anyone gotten answer on how to fix it?

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