When it comes to setting up your HDTV for home entertainment, it’s important to have all your devices connected. When you have speakers, a cable box, and other audio-video devices, one of the best ways of connecting them is to use an HDMI cable, but not all TVs come with this input. If your TV has a component or AV connection and you’re unsure how to set this up, keep reading and learn more about the best way to connect your new Roku TV to your AV system.
Did you know that many Roku TV models do not have a component or an AV input? It’s true! Many Roku TV models only come with HDMI ports and a headphone jack, which can make it difficult if you want to connect your older video devices. However, there are a few different solutions available.
How Do You Get an AV Input on Roku TV?
Roku TVs are incredibly popular and a fantastic way to stream your favorite shows and movies, but sometimes you might need to connect your AV devices like a gaming console or set-top box to the TV.
The good news is that getting AV input on Roku TVs is relatively easy. You just need to know what type of connection you have and then find the right converter or adapter for your needs.
If your Roku TV has only HDMI ports and you want it to have an AV input, you need to get the right converter or adapter, RCA composite, component video, S-video, and so forth (including rare SCART connections, depending on the device needing such a connection).
The older models of Roku TVs have A/V connectors on them.
Which Devices Still Require an AV Connection?
Many of the popular devices you use to watch TV are now HDMI-ready, but that doesn’t mean everything has made the jump. If you have an older device like a DVD player or video game console that is not HDMI-ready, you may be wondering how to connect it to your Roku TV.
Roku TVs need AV connections for this purpose so that the older devices and appliances can still be used with your TV.
It’s important to note that these connections are not compatible with newer devices like Blu-ray players or Xbox One consoles—you’ll need an HDMI connection for those.
How Do You Get The Av Input Icon Back On Your Roku Home Screen?
If you have a VHS or Betamax connected to the AV ports of your classic Roku TV but it’s not working, troubleshoot it until you can see its name on the home screen. Due to the differences in technology, sometimes older devices are not compatible with newer televisions.
If your Roku isn’t recognizing your device, here are some things you can try:
1.) Make sure that your cables are properly connected and secure. You may want to check that all the cables are plugged into their proper ports.
2.) Make sure the power is turned on for both your device and your TV. If either one isn’t powered on, then nothing will work!
3.) Try plugging an HDMI cable into both your Roku box AND VCR; if this doesn’t work, then try connecting them both directly through an AV cable instead of using an HDMI splitter or switch box.
This can sometimes help troubleshoot issues with input recognition between devices if one has a bad connection somewhere along its length (due to age/wear-and-tear).
AV Input Glitches at Setup
For example, when you go to your Roku TV’s Settings → TV Inputs→ AV section, you might see a small box that says Remove and Confirm Removal.
The program might fail to see that an AV input is present. Go to the last option at the bottom of the Home Menu by pressing down twice on your remote button and Add Input from there.
The way you connect a Roku TV to your AV system varies by which brand of TV and what kind of software it uses. It might be caused by outdated technology. Some menus are only visible when the device connected to your Roku TV is recognized by it.
Troubleshooting the Missing AV Input
There are times when the AV input option is placed in a different spot on your home screen. If you can access the AV port at all, then it is possible that your TV recognizes and gives options on how to remove whatever device was connected there previously.
You can remove your Nintendo Wii from the list of authorized devices and re-add it.
If you can remove and replace your hardware, try removing it and then adding it back in again. You may have missed the Roku TV’s input button on its home screen, or the command has been renamed there. It’s also possible that you’ve lost it altogether and can’t find it anymore!
If you have problems with your Roku streaming device or the TV connected to it, try updating the software on your Roku box and restarting (or turning off and then back on) your television.
To get around the issue, try turning off your AV input (such as by unplugging or replugging in a game), launching the menu from its default position on the Home Screen, and then plugging it back in.
You can reset to factory settings and regain access to your original AV settings.
How Do You Change the HDMI Input to Standard AV?
There are a few ways to get AV input on your Roku Smart TV, but the first thing you need to do is make sure that you have the correct adapter or converter for your specific needs.
Here’s what you need to know about each option:
Adapter – An adapter will allow you to connect any type of cable or device (such as a DVD player or gaming console) to your Roku Smart TV. These adapters come in all shapes and sizes, so make sure you have the correct one for your needs before purchasing.
Converter – A converter allows you to change HDMI inputs into standard AV inputs for devices such as VHS players, old game consoles, and more. These converters are great if you want to connect multiple devices at once!
Conclusion
You should now know how to get AV inputs on your Roku smart TV. You should also know about the different options for connecting your devices with your TV. You can use an HDMI cable, an optical audio cable, or a coaxial cable depending on what your devices support. You can also connect your devices using an RCA composite video cable if you do not want to spend any money on cables.
If you have any questions or problems with this guide, please feel free to leave a comment and I will try to help you out!
