AirPods 5: How to Connect to Roku TV's, by WorldofTech on YouTube. 2 min 8 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 8 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Put both AirPods 5 in the charging case and open the lid. Keep the case near the TV and make sure the earbuds have some charge.
Press the Home button on your Roku remote to open the main menu.
Scroll down to Settings and press OK.
Select Remotes and Devices, then choose Bluetooth. If you do not see Bluetooth, your Roku model does not support Bluetooth audio.
Choose Add device or Pair new device so the TV starts scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices.
Press and hold the setup button on the back of the AirPods case until the status light flashes white. This puts the AirPods in pairing mode.
Find your AirPods in the list on the Roku screen and select them. Wait for the TV to confirm the connection.
Play something on the TV and check that the sound comes through the AirPods. Use the Roku volume buttons to adjust the level.
Tips and common mistakes
If the AirPods do not appear in the list, close the case, reopen it and hold the setup button again to restart pairing mode.
If pairing keeps failing, do a factory reset on the AirPods by holding the case button until the light flashes amber, then white, and pair again.
Keep the AirPods case within a few feet of the TV during pairing to avoid dropped connections.
Bluetooth audio can lag slightly behind the picture, so it works best for shows and music rather than fast games.
Questions
Why is there no Bluetooth option in my Roku settings?
Not every Roku model supports Bluetooth audio. Check your model's specs, or use the Roku mobile app's private listening mode with headphones instead.
Can I connect AirPods to a Roku streaming stick?
Only if that stick supports Bluetooth audio. Many older sticks do not, so check the Bluetooth menu under Settings, Remotes and Devices first.
How do I disconnect the AirPods from the Roku TV?
Go back to Settings, Remotes and Devices, Bluetooth, select the AirPods in the paired list and choose Remove or Disconnect.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
