With Roku® audio devices, you can easily add stereo or surround sound to your TV without complicated wiring or a tricky setup.
This guide explains:
- Which Roku products work together
- The different sound setups you can create
- Answers to common compatibility questions
Roku speaker compatibility
Roku Wireless Speakers
Compatible:
- Any Roku TV
- Roku Streambar (Discontinued)
- Roku Streambar Pro (Discontinued)
- Roku Wireless Soundbar
Not compatible:
- Roku Streambar SE
- Roku streaming players and sticks
- Non-Roku TVs
Roku Wireless Subwoofer
Compatible:
- Any Roku TV
- Streambar SE
- Roku Wireless Speakers
- Roku Wireless Soundbar
Not compatible:
- Non-Roku audio products, such as speakers made by another company
Roku TV Wireless Soundbar
Compatible:
- Only works with Roku TVs
- Roku Wireless Speakers
- Roku Wireless Subwoofer
Not compatible:
- Non-Roku TVs and devices
Note: When Roku wireless speakers are connected, your TV’s built-in speakers turn off.
What Roku speaker combinations work together?
Roku TV (Select, Plus, or Pro Series):
Add 2 Roku Wireless Speakers for stereo sound
Add 2 Roku Wireless Speakers + Roku Wireless Subwoofer for fuller sound
(Roku Plus/Pro TVs only) Add Roku Wireless Soundbar + 2 Roku Wireless Speakers for surround sound
(Roku Plus/Pro TVs only) Add Roku Wireless Soundbar + 2 Roku Wireless Speakers (rear) + Roku Wireless Subwoofer for true surround sound
Roku Streambar SE (any TV):
- Just the Streambar SE for basic stereo
- Streambar SE + subwoofer for deeper sound
- No wireless speakers supported
Summary:
- Best simple upgrade: Roku Wireless Speakers with a Roku TV
- Budget option: Roku Streambar SE
- Advanced surround sound setup: Roku Plus/Pro Series TVs + Roku Wireless Soundbar + Roku Wireless Speakers and Roku Wireless Subwoofer
| Stereo sound configuration | Roku TV Wireless Soundbar (9301, TSR1) | Roku Wireless Speakers (9020, 9030, 9040)[Front] | Roku Wireless Subwoofer (9200, 9201) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | ♦ | ||
| 2.0 | ♦ | ||
| 2.1 | ♦ | ♦ | |
| 2.1 | ♦ | ♦ | |
| Surround sound configuration | Roku TV Wireless Soundbar (9301, TSR1) | Roku Wireless Speakers (9020, 9030, 9040)[Rear] | Roku Wireless Subwoofer (9200, 9201) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | ♦ | ♦ | |
| 4.1 | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ |
| Sound configuration | Roku Streambar SE (9104R) | Roku Wireless Subwoofer (9200, 9201) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | ♦ | |
| 2.1 | ♦ | ♦ |
How to set up Roku sound system
Refer to the following articles for instructions on how to set up your Roku sound system.
- Set up your Roku Streambar SE
- Set up your Roku Streambar
- Set up your Roku Streambar Pro
- Set up your Roku TV Wireless Soundbar
- Set up your Roku wireless speakers
- Set up your Roku subwoofer
Note: If you are using a Roku Streambar SE, Roku Streambar, or Roku Streambar Pro, you must set it up first before adding other audio devices.
How to fix Roku surround sound issues
If you are unable to pair an audio device, refer to the appropriate troubleshooting articles.
Last updated at 6/5/2026 6:09:51 PM
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