Audio desynchronization is a common problem not just with televisions, but with any media viewing devices. If you encounter this issue on your Roku TV, an easy solution is to reset the device.
To perform a reset, use the remote control (not the TV itself) to press the Home button. You should press the Home button 5 times, the Up button once, the Rewind button twice, and the Fast Forward button twice.
Furthermore, I suggest you follow the steps carefully ad the way they are instructed, otherwise your TV won’t be rebooted.
Hopefully, the audio of your Roku TV should be in sync, if not then keep on reading to find out what more you can do to fix the sync audio.
Out-of-the-sync audio can occur in any device whether it’s your Roku TV or other devices
How Do I Fix The Sound Delay On My Roku TV?
If the mouths of the characters are moving but the audio comes later, there’s something wrong with your Roku TV or your network connection, however, worry not because it can be fixed.
The sounddelay happens for a few reasons which also include anunstable internet connection, so here’s what I need you to do, unplug the router, wait 30 seconds, plug it back in, and connect the network to your TV, this should fix the sound delay.
Nevertheless, if the internet connection is fast and stable, then there might be an issue with your TV.
Can Unplugging Fix Sound Delay In My Roku TV?
In desperate times, you need to try every fix before you surrender to something permanent like a factory reset.
While a factory reset may be able to fix the sync audio, it’ll also erase all the data on your TV, so before you take this step, I suggest you try all the fixes in the book.
Nonetheless, I don’t want you to unplug the TV and then immediately plug it back in, because it won’t make any difference. Here’s what I need you to do, unplug your TV, wait 1 whole minute, and plug it back in.
This should solve the sound delay issue, however, if not then keep on reading.
Can Resetting Audio/Picture Settings Fix Sound Delay?
Resetting your Audio/Picture settings may just fix the sound delay on your Roku TV
If none of the above fixes worked so far, resetting the audio/picture settings on your Roku TV may just fix the sound delay.
To reset sound/picture settings, press the Home button on your remote, go to Settings, and find System. Now you need to scroll until you find Advanced System Settings, click on it, and there you’ll see Factory Reset, select it. Here, you’ll see the option for Reset Audio/Picture Settings, click on it, and you’ll be asked to press the Play/Pause button about 3 times in a row which will complete the process of resetting the audio/picture settings.
Once the process is complete, the sound settings of your Roku TV will revert back to the factory defaults.
I’m sure this should have fixed the sound delay, however, if you are still facing this issue, I need you to keep on reading because there’re a few more fixes that you should try before you consider factory resetting your TV.
Can Updating Software Fix The Sound Delay In Roku TV?
Whenever there’s an update, you should install it as soon as possible because your TV needs a boost that only updating your software can provide.
If you update the software of your Roku TV, it’ll not only make your TV work faster, but it may also be able to fix issues can sound delay.
Here’s how you check if your Roku TV is up-to-date or not:
Press the Home button on your TV remote.
Go to Settings followed by System.
Now there you’ll see System Update, click on it.
You should be able to see if there is a software update or not, if there’s then start the installation process.
After your TV is done updating, I need you to do the unplugging process.
How Can You Reset The Network Connection?
The resetting network connection will solve most of the issues in your Roku TV, hopefully, this should also be able to fix the sound delay.
You can reset the network connection by pressing the Home button on your remote, going to Settings, findingAdvanced System Settings, and clicking on it. Now, there you’ll find Network Connection Reset, select it, and then click on Reset Connection.
After a bit, the process will be done. Connect to your Wi-Fi and see if the sound delay is still occurring, if it is then it’s time to consider a factory reset.
How To Factory Reset Your Roku TV?
Before you factory reset your Roku TV, I suggest your try soft resetting it as soft resets can also troubleshoot minor issues like sound delay
A factory reset should be the last resort, because if an issue can be fixed by unplugging the TV or checking the network connection, then why should you go through all the trouble of a factory reset?
A factory reset will erase all the data that has been accumulated in your device and will revert all the settings to the default.
If the sound delay issue still hasn’t been fixed, it’s time to factory reset your Roku TV.
Here’s what you’d need to do:
Use the remote and press the Home button.
Go to Settings.
Find the System and click on it.
Now find Advanced System Settings.
There you’ll see Factory Reset, select it.
You’ll be asked for confirmation and then the process will start, it’ll only take a few minutes and your TV will be back to factory default.
Then follow the instructions and set up your Roku TV.
How To Factory Reset Your Roku TV Without Using The Remote?
A factory reset can be done without using the remote, so if you have lost the remote of your TV and want to factory reset, you can use the physical Reset button which will be found on the back of your Roku TV.
This Reset button will either be a tactile or a pinhole, that requires a straightened paperclip.
So to use the Reset button to factory reset your Roku TV, you need to turn on the TV, press and hold the Reset button for 10 to 15 seconds, within these seconds an indicator light or status LED will appear and blink, and the process of factory reset will be completed. It’s as simple as this.
Here’s a list of fixes that you need to do before you consider a factory reset:
Fixes
Process Step-By-Step
Reboot Your TV Using The Buttons On The Remote Of Your Roku TV
Press the Home button 5 times.
Up button 1 time.
Rewind the button 2 times.
Fast Forward to the button 2 times.
Make Sure That The Network Connection Is Stable
Unplug the router.
Wait 30 seconds.
Plug it back in.
Reconnect the network to your TV.
Unplug Your TV To Fix The Sound Delay Issue
Unplug your TV.
Wait 1 minute.
Plug it back in.
Reset The Audio/Picture Settings
Press the Home button.
Go to Settings.
Select System.
Find Advanced System Settings.
Select Factory Reset.
Click on Reset Audio/Picture Settings.
Press the Play/Pause button about 3 times in a row.
Update The Software Of Your Roku TV
Press the Home button.
Go to Settings.
Open System.
Click on System Update.
If there’s an update pending then start the installation process.
Reset The Network Connection
Press the Home button.
Open Settings.
Find Advanced System Settings.
Select Network Connection Reset.
Then click on Reset Connection.
List of fixes for the sound delay in Roku TV
Watch this video to see a few more fixes for out of the sync audio on your Roku TV:
Final Thoughts
Sound delay is a very common issue that can occur in any device whether it’s a TV or your phone, however, it can be fixed with simple and easy fixes like resetting audio/picture settings or checking if the network is fast and stable or not.
Before you reset any setting, you should try rebooting because most of the users have found it useful.
Besides that, you can also reset your network connection because sound delay often happens when there’s an issue with the connection.
In addition, unplugging the TV has also worked at times, but if it doesn’t work for you I suppose it’s time to factory reset your TV.
You can factory reset your Roku TV using the remote as well as the physical Reset button which can be found on the back of your TV.
Natsuki started out as a technician installing smart homes for people over a decade ago. After working for some of the biggest smart home companies in the US, Natsuki joined the team here at AutomateLife to share the knowledge that he has acquired over his career.
Brian has years of experience as an engineer, but now is one of the most famous people in the smart home industry, helping hundreds of thousands of people to create more time and save money in the process.
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