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The Best Roku Feature For Night Owls You Probably Aren't Using
Engadget • • technology
Key Points:
- Many smart TVs and streaming devices like Roku, Google TV, and Amazon Fire TV support Bluetooth audio, allowing users to listen through wireless headphones while watching on a big screen without disturbing others.
- Roku devices often require using a smartphone as an intermediary for Bluetooth audio, involving downloading the Roku app and connecting the phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the Roku device, whereas some newer Roku models support direct Bluetooth connections.
- To enable Bluetooth audio on Roku, users must adjust settings under "Control by Mobile Devices" and use the Roku app's headphone icon to route audio through their phone, which also supports wired headphones connected to the phone.
- Google TV and Amazon Fire TV devices allow direct Bluetooth pairing with headphones, offering a simpler setup process where users can pair accessories directly through the device’s settings menus.
- These Bluetooth features enhance late-night viewing experiences by enabling private listening without sacrificing the visual quality of watching on a large TV screen.
