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Mchoto
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Use Roku soundbar for streaming only?

Hi I have the Roku stream bar but have been getting horrible chatter from it but I don’t want to buy another streaming stick if possible I want to use the audio on a Yamaha soundbar and just use the Roku thing for the high quality streaming. I’m having trouble getting the sound off the roku bar   Any ideas ? Thank you 😊 

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renojim
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Re: Use Roku soundbar for streaming only?

Hopefully someone knows something that I don't, but I don't think it's possible.  As far as I can tell it never sends audio out via the HDMI port.  You might be able to kludge something together with private listening and a phone or remote, but that would give you stereo at best.

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RokuJechealR
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Re: Use Roku soundbar for streaming only?

Hi @Mchoto,

Welcome to the Roku Community!

After reading your note, it seems like you are asking if you can stream through your Roku Streambar alone. Is that correct?

Yes, your Roku Streambar, when connected directly to your TV, will let you stream movies and TV shows.

For more information, see this additional resource: Getting to Know Your Roku® Streambar® | Official Roku Support

We hope you'll find this information useful. Let us know in case you've still got any questions.

All the best,

Chel

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Tivoburkee
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Re: Use Roku soundbar for streaming only?

@Mchoto 

Connect the Streambar to non-arc hdmi port, abandon the Streambar remote for good, get an IR universal remote that control Roku and your Yamaha soundbar. Roku streambars accept the same IR commands as all other IR controlled Rokus do. 

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