Wireless headphones are a godsend for anyone who likes to watch TV next to their sleeping spouse or to avoid waking the kids once they're in bed, and Roku knows it. But instead of making you go out and buy a whole new set of expensive headphones to get the wireless listening experience, the company has included a new private listening feature in all of its devices that makes streaming quick and easy. any sound from your favorite TV. shows and movies on the headset of your choice.
To get started, you need to consider the two different ways private listening is implemented on Roku devices and whether or not your device supports that specific configuration. Private Listening can be used in two ways:either via a Private Listening-enabled remote or via the official Roku app on iOS and Android. Currently, only the Roku Ultra and some Roku-integrated smart TVs support the "Use private listening through your Roku remote" option.
If you're using the private listening-enabled Roku remote, just plug your favorite headphones into the headphone jack on the side of the device. Note that the Private Listening Remote only works with wired headphones and earphones, so if you want to use a Bluetooth option you will need to follow the route below.
The much more common method used (and easier, in my opinion) is through the official Roku app. To get it working on your phone or tablet, start by going to your app store and typing in "Roku".
Tap the Remote option at the bottom of your screen to access the actual Roku remote.
To enable private listening on your Roku, first check that the headphones you want to use are either plugged into the device or connected via Bluetooth. The one thing we would caution about when using Bluetooth, however, is that depending on the generation of your headset, you might experience audio lag that throws what you hear and what you see on screen out of sync. about half a second.
Once you've plugged in your headphones, simply tap the headphones icon below to enable private listening.
The best part about using private listening as opposed to traditional wireless headphones is that with this route, up to four separate devices can all be connected to the same Roku at once. That means if you're having movie night with friends in the living room but still want to make sure the kids stay in bed, everyone can still pop out their headphones and enjoy full surround sound without it getting too much. strong.
