How to make roku remote control volume

The Roku app is a mobile application designed for smartphone users to control the Roku TV in place of the physical Roku remote. When you have the Roku app on your phone, you can use your smartphone to change channels, adjust the volume, pause, play, fast-forward or rewind streaming channels – among many other features that the physical remote can do.

Suppose that this is your first time trying to use the Roku app after losing or damaging your Roku physical remote control. In that case, you’re likely confused about how to control the volume on your Roku app. Well, this article is for you! We will talk about a few simple steps on how to control the volume on your Roku app. I promise this won’t take more than a few seconds to implement!

Note that before you can use your Roku app on your smartphone, you have to first connect the Roku app to your Roku smart TV. Let’s get started.

How To Install and Connect Your Roku App to Roku Smart TV

You can connect your Roku app to your Roku smart TV without the need for a technician. All you need is your phone, a stable network connection, and the Roku TV. Here are steps for you to follow to install and connect the Roku app to your smart TV.

Step #1: Installing the Roku App on Your Phone or Tablet

The Roku app is available on both App Store for iPhone users and the Play Store for Android Users.

1. Search Roku on the search box of the App Store or Play Store. 
2. Tap “Install” on the Play Store or “Get” on the App Store.
3. Wait for the download to finish.
4. Tap “Open” to launch the app.

Step #2: Connecting the Phone or Tablet to the Roku Device

Once you have the Roku app installed and launched on your phone or tablet, the next step is to hook up your gadget to the Roku device.

1. Tap “Continue” to agree with the Terms of Service.
2. Wait for a few seconds for your Roku app to discover the Roku device. 
3. Once this is done, you’ve successfully connected your phone to your Roku smart TV.
4. You can now launch the app and begin to use your phone or tablet as a remote control to your Roku TV.

Once you have your Roku smart TV connected to the Roku app on your phone, you’ll see the four-way arrow keys on the screen. Each arrow faces upward, downward, to the left, and the right. Here’s how to control the volume of your Roku TV using your smartphone.

• Tap the arrow key pointing upward (as much as you want to) to increase the volume. 
• Tap the arrow key pointing downward (as much as you want to) to decrease the volume.
• To mute the TV, tap the Mute button to turn off the TV’s sound. Tap it again to unmute.

Summary

Although the Roku app appears to be a quick alternative to the physical Roku remote control in times of loss or damage, the most basic functions may sometimes be the most confusing. In this guide,  I have discussed how to control the volume on the Roku app, as well as how to install and connect the Roku app. With this, I hope your confusion about how to control the volume on the Roku app has been answered!

Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting sound and volume issues while streaming

Updated on April 22, 2022

If your Roku remote won't let you control the volume, you'll likely spot this problem initially when you try to adjust the volume with the standard Roku remote control. Fortunately, fixing this issue is quick and easy.

How Do I Get My Roku Remote to Control the Volume?

The Roku remote control can run into problems from time to time. Even then, the volume buttons typically continue to work, but if they don't, here are some ideas on how to fix it.

1. Replace the batteries: If the volume buttons aren't doing anything, it could be the batteries have run out.

2. Are the buttons stuck? If you have young children, or the control is old, it's possible the volume buttons are stuck. Use a mild cleaner, or wet wipes to clean away any grease or gunk from the control, then press the volume buttons repeatedly multiple times to clear any residue.

3. Is your TV muted? You might find the remote has adjusted the volume (based on the on-screen indicator), but it doesn't do anything. If that's the case, your TV might just be muted. Use your main TV remote to unmute it and see if that fixes the issue.

4. Re-pair your controller: If your Roku remote has become unsynced from the Roku streaming stick, try to pair it again. That can sometimes kick the remote back into working and let you adjust the volume again.

5. Are you using the app? If you have Private Listening engaged, the sound will be going to your smartphone or attached headphones, instead of the TV. Toggle off Private Listening to get the sound back on your TV.

Is Roku Having Sound Issues?

If you try the above fixes and your Roku volume still isn't working, it may be that the Roku itself is experiencing some issues. Here are some fixes you can try.

1. Reset the Roku: Unplug the Roku and its power cable, wait 10 seconds, and plug them back in again to reset the Roku. This can sometimes get the remote to work again, letting you adjust the volume.

2. Change HDMI port: Plug the Roku into a different HDMI port. If the port was faulty, you wouldn't be able to adjust the volume with the remote.

3. Change A/V port: Similarly, if your Roku relies on an external A/V system for sound, make sure it is connected properly and isn't experiencing any errors itself.

4. Change the cables: If your audio setup relies on cables, you might consider replacing them with ones you know work to see if that fixes the volume issue.

5. Adjust sound settings: It may be the Roku's sound settings need tweaking. Go to Settings > Audio and then tweak the options for your particular setup. If you're using an optical cable, set HDMI and S/PDIF to Dolby D.

6. Turn off your surround sound: Test if the surround sound is the problem by going to Settings > Audio and set Audio mode to Stereo. Then set HDMI to PCM-Stereo.

FAQ

• How do you turn up volume on Roku without a remote?

  You can use the Roku app to control your Roku device if you don't have a remote or your remote isn't working. Follow along with our step-by-step guide for instructions on how to do just that. Also, Roku TVs have dedicated volume buttons you can use to adjust volume without a remote as well.

• How do you use the Roku remote to control soundbar volume?

  With a Roku TV that supports HDMI-ARC, if you have a compatible soundbar connected to your TV's HDMI-ARC port, you can use the Roku remote to adjust the TV"s volume and thus the volume of your soundbar. However, not all configurations will support this.

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