{"id":53315,"date":"2021-09-04T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-04T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=53315"},"modified":"2025-02-01T00:37:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T05:37:33","slug":"how-to-connect-apple-airpods-to-roku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-connect-apple-airpods-to-roku\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect Apple AirPods to Roku"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Apple AirPods are a great way to enjoy a high-quality audio experience on your various devices. A good thing about these earbuds is that you can use these with many of your devices, including Roku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you use Roku for streaming, you can connect your AirPods to your Roku device. Then, Roku will route the audio to your AirPods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But you can\u2019t directly connect your AirPods to Roku. Instead, you\u2019ll have to use the Roku mobile app as a medium to access Roku\u2019s audio on your AirPods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t

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Step 1: Pair AirPods With Your iPhone or Android Phone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step is to pair your AirPods with your iPhone or Android phone. Next, you\u2019ll use the Roku app on this phone to connect to your Roku device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect AirPods to an iPhone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
  1. Open the Settings<\/strong> app on your iPhone.<\/li>
  2. Tap Bluetooth<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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    1. Turn the Bluetooth<\/strong> toggle on.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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      1. Put your AirPods into their charging case.<\/li>
      2. Bring the AirPods charging case close to your iPhone.<\/li>
      3. Press and hold down the button on the charging case.<\/li>
      4. Follow the pairing wizard on your iPhone\u2019s screen.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Connect AirPods to an Android Phone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
        1. Put your AirPods into their charging case.<\/li>
        2. Open the Settings<\/strong> app on your Android phone.<\/li>
        3. In Settings, tap Bluetooth & Device Connection<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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          1. Tap Bluetooth<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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            1. Press and hold down the button on your AirPods\u2019 charging case.<\/li>
            2. Tap your AirPods in the Bluetooth<\/strong> menu on your Android phone.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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              Step 2: Connect the Roku Mobile App to Your Roku Device<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              You\u2019ll now use the Roku mobile app to connect your phone to your Roku device. Make sure your Roku is turned on when you follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              1. Download and install the Roku app on your iPhone<\/a> or Android<\/a> phone.<\/li>
              2. Launch the newly installed Roku<\/strong> app.<\/li>
              3. At the bottom of the app, tap Remote<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                1. Tap Devices<\/strong> in the little prompt that appears at the bottom of the app.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                  1. Select your Roku device from the list.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                    1. You\u2019ll be connected to your Roku device.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      Step 3: Listen to Roku\u2019s Audio on Your AirPods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      Before you can start listening to Roku\u2019s audio on your AirPods, you need to turn on an option in the Roku app on your phone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      1. Open the Roku<\/strong> app on your phone.<\/li>
                      2. Select Devices<\/strong> at the bottom of the app.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                        1. Choose your Roku device in the list and tap Remote<\/strong> beneath the device section.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                          1. On the remote screen that opens, tap the Private Listening<\/strong> (headphones icon) option.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                            1. In the Private Listening Activated<\/strong> prompt that appears, select OK<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                              1. Play a show on your Roku device, and you can listen to the show’s audio on your AirPods.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                To ensure an uninterrupted experience, keep your phone connected to your Roku device when you\u2019re using AirPods as an audio device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                A good thing about this method is that you can use this method to connect any Bluetooth-enabled headphones to your Roku. Pair your headphones with your iPhone or Android phone, and then use the Roku app to route your Roku\u2019s audio to your headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                What to Do If You Can\u2019t Connect AirPods to Roku?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                In some cases, you might find that your AirPods won\u2019t connect to your Roku device. Here are a few possible ways to get around this issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                Connect to the Same Wi-Fi Network<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                                You must connect your phone and Roku to the same Wi-Fi network to manage Roku from the phone. This common network allows your phone to communicate with your Roku device<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                If your phone and your Roku are on two different networks, connect them to a single network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                Disconnect VPN on Your Phone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                                To use the Roku app to manage your Roku device and use AirPods as a speaker, you must not be using a VPN on your iPhone or Android phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                If you\u2019re using a VPN, turn it off:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                Turn Off VPN on an iPhone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                1. Open the Settings<\/strong> app on your phone.<\/li>
                                2. In Settings, tap General<\/strong>.<\/li>
                                3. Tap VPN<\/strong> on the General screen.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                                  1. Turn the toggle for Status<\/strong> to the OFF<\/strong> position.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                                    Turn Off VPN on an Android Phone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                    1. Launch the Settings<\/strong> app on your Android phone.<\/li>
                                    2. In Settings, tap Wi-Fi & Network<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                                      1. Tap VPN<\/strong> on the Wi-Fi & Network screen.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                                        1. Select the VPN you use.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                                          1. Tap the stop option.<\/li>
                                          2. On the VPN screen, tap the settings icon next to your VPN. Then, disable Always-on VPN<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                                            Enable Network Access on Your Roku Device<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                                            There\u2019s a network access option on your Roku device that\u2019s worth toggling to fix the AirPods and Roku connection issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                            1. Open the Settings<\/strong> menu on your Roku device.<\/li>
                                            2. In Settings, navigate to System<\/strong> > Advanced system settings<\/strong> > Control by mobile apps<\/strong> > Network access<\/strong>.<\/li>
                                            3. Set the option to Default<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                                              1. Now try connecting your phone to your Roku device using the Roku mobile app to connect successfully.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                Bringing Roku\u2019s Audio to Your AirPods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                                As we have seen, you can use the Roku mobile app to access your Roku\u2019s audio on your AirPods. So, start binging on your favorite late-night shows without disturbing anyone else in the room.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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