{"id":376,"date":"2023-04-28T10:53:23","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T10:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audiojust.com\/?p=376"},"modified":"2023-04-26T10:57:55","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T10:57:55","slug":"roku-audio-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audiojust.com\/roku-audio-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"Roku Audio Settings Explained: Adjusting for Best Output"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your Roku device, you will notice a nice range of audio settings that can help enhance your TV viewing experience. Whether you\u2019re on the lookout for surround sound capabilities, speech clarity, or simply want to even out the volume levels between different programs, Roku has everything you have your eyes out for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following the steps outlined below, you can easily understand and customize the audio settings on your Roku device to suit your preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-377\" src=\"https:\/\/audiojust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/roku-audio-settings-explained.jpg\" alt=\"roku audio settings explained\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Roku Audio Settings Explained in Detail<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, let&#8217;s start with an overview of the different audio settings that Roku offers. There are several different options, each with its own unique features and benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Audio mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This setting allows you to choose between Stereo, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus. Stereo is the most basic option, while Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus provide more advanced surround sound capabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>HDMI audio mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you have a TV that supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC), this setting allows you to select the type of audio that will be sent over the HDMI connection. You can choose between Auto-detect, PCM, and Bitstream.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Volume mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This setting allows you to choose between leveling or night modes. Leveling mode helps to even out the volume between different programs and channels, while night mode reduces the volume of loud sounds to prevent disturbing others in your household.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Speech clarity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This setting helps to enhance the clarity of dialogue in movies and TV shows. You can choose between Off, Low, Medium, and High levels of speech clarity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Audio leveling:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This setting adjusts the volume levels between different channels and programs. You can choose between Off, Night, and Auto.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have an overview of the different audio settings available on Roku, let&#8217;s dive into each one in more detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Audio Mode<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Audio Mode setting allows you to select the type of audio that will be used by your Roku device. By default, the audio mode is set to Stereo, which provides basic two-channel audio. If you have a surround sound system, you may want to choose either Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To change the audio mode on your Roku device, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the Home button on your Roku remote<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to Settings and select Audio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Audio mode<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the audio mode you want to use (Stereo, Dolby Digital, or Dolby Digital Plus)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. HDMI Audio Mode<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the HDMI Audio Mode setting, you get to choose the type of audio that will be sent over the HDMI connection to your TV. If HDMI Audio Return Channel is supported on your TV, you can choose between Auto-detect, PCM, and Bitstream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To change the HDMI Audio Mode setting on your Roku device, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the Home button on your Roku remote<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to Settings and select Audio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select HDMI audio mode<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the audio mode you want to use (Auto-detect, PCM, or Bitstream)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Volume Mode<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can set between leveling or night modes in the Volume Mode. Leveling mode helps to even out the volume between different programs and channels, while night mode reduces the volume of loud sounds to prevent disturbing others in your household.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To change the Volume Mode setting on your Roku device, follow these instructions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the Home button on your Roku remote<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to Settings and select Audio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Volume mode<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the volume mode you want to use (Leveling or Night)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Speech Clarity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Speech Clarity setting helps to enhance the clarity of dialogue in movies and TV shows. You can choose between Off, Low, Medium, and High levels of speech clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To change the Speech Clarity setting on your Roku device, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the Home button on your Roku remote<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to Settings and select Audio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Speech clarity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the level of speech clarity you want to use (Off, Low, Medium, or High)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5. Audio leveling<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Audio Leveling setting adjusts the volume levels between different channels and programs. You options like Off, Night, and Auto.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To change the Audio Leveling setting on your Roku device, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the Home button on your Roku remote<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to Settings and select Audio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Audio leveling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the level of audio leveling you want to use (Off, Night, or Auto)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This setting turns off audio leveling, allowing the original volume levels of each program to play as they were intended.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Night<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This setting reduces the volume of loud sounds and raises the volume of soft sounds to make it easier to watch TV at night without disturbing others in your household.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Auto<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This setting automatically adjusts the volume levels between different programs and channels, making sure that they are all at a consistent volume level.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Best Roku Audio Settings<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start tweaking any settings, make sure that you have the right audio equipment to take full advantage of Roku&#8217;s capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a surround sound system or soundbar, you&#8217;ll want to connect it to your Roku device using an HDMI cable. This gives you access to the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus audio modes, which provide more advanced surround sound capabilities than the default stereo mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have your audio equipment set up, you can follow this example of how you might want to set them up to get the best possible output:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Audio mode: Dolby Digital Plus<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selecting Dolby Digital Plus will give you the best possible surround sound experience. To change the audio mode, simply follow the steps outlined above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>HDMI audio mode: Bitstream<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing Bitstream will allow your audio equipment to decode the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus signal coming from your Roku device. To change the HDMI audio mode, follow the steps outlined above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Speech clarity: Medium<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium speech clarity is a good balance between enhancing dialogue and not over-emphasizing it. If you have trouble hearing dialogue in movies and TV shows, you might want to try increasing the speech clarity to High.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Audio leveling: Auto<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auto audio leveling adjusts the volume levels between different programs and channels, making sure that they are all at a consistent volume level. This can be especially helpful if you&#8217;re watching TV at night and don&#8217;t want to cause a disturbance.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On your Roku device, you will notice a nice range of audio settings that can help enhance your TV viewing experience. Whether you\u2019re on the lookout for surround sound capabilities, speech clarity, or simply want to even out the volume levels between different programs, Roku has everything you have your eyes out for.\u00a0 By following the steps outlined below, you can easily understand and customize the audio settings on your Roku device to suit your preferences. Roku Audio Settings Explained in Detail First, let&#8217;s start with an overview of the different audio settings that Roku offers. 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