4KAudioVideoConnections

Audio/video connections

Once you confirm your other devices support HDMI 2.0 and you identify the inputs that support HDCP 2.2, use the instructions below to connect your Roku player.

To begin, firmly attach a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable to the HDMI port on the back of your Roku player. If you are connecting a Roku Streaming Stick, it connects directly to an HDMI input and does not require an HDMI cable.

Rear of Roku player with HDMI cable being attached or streaming stick that connects direct to an HDMI port

  • Note: The appearance of your Roku player may differ from what is depicted in the diagrams here.

Once your Roku player is ready to be connected to your other devices, use the recommended option below that matches your configuration.

  • Tip: An AVR or soundbar can be complicated to configure. If you have trouble, consider seeking help from a professional audio/video installation service.
  1. Connecting directly to a compatible 4K TV

    Roku player with HDMI or Streaming Stick connecting direct to TV
      1. Connect the opposite end of the HDMI cable that is attached to your Roku player, or connect your Streaming Stick to an available HDMI 2.0 input on your TV that supports HDCP 2.2.
  1. Connecting to an AVR or soundbar with HDMI ports

    Roku player with HDMI or Streaming Stick connecting to audio video receiver or AVR before connecting to TV
      1. Connect the opposite end of the HDMI cable that is attached to your Roku player, or connect your Streaming Stick to an available HDMI 2.0 input on your AVR or soundbar that supports HDCP 2.2.
      2. Connect a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable to an output on the AVR or soundbar. Connect the opposite end to an available HDMI 2.0 input on your TV that supports HDCP 2.2.
  1. Connecting to an ARC (audio return channel) capable TV and AVR or soundbar

    Roku player with HDMI or Streaming Stick connecting to TV and TV connecting to audio video receiver using ARC
      1. Connect the opposite end of the HDMI cable that is attached to your Roku player, or connect your Streaming Stick to an available HDMI 2.0 input on your TV that supports HDCP 2.2.
      2. Connect a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable to the HDMI port on your TV that supports ARC, or audio return channel. Connect the opposite end to an HDMI port on the AVR or soundbar that supports ARC. Both the TV and AVR or soundbar must support ARC. Consult your TV and AVR or soundbar product documentation for more information about this requirement.
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