Question:

How can I use an HDMI audio extractor to connect a Roku device to a monitor and speakers?

I am looking for a solution to stream movies and airplay from a Roku device to an Asus monitor that has no audio output. The Roku device only has one HDMI port, which I need to split into video and audio signals. I used to have an Apple TV that had an optical port for audio, but the Roku does not have that option. What kind of HDMI audio extractor do I need and how do I set it up?

Answer:

If you have a Roku device and a monitor that does not have audio output, you might be wondering how to connect them to external speakers. The Roku device only has one HDMI port, which carries both video and audio signals. However, your monitor might not have an audio output port, such as a 3.5mm jack or an optical port, to connect to your speakers. In this case, you need an HDMI audio extractor, which is a device that splits the HDMI signal into separate video and audio outputs.

An HDMI audio extractor is a small box that has an HDMI input, an HDMI output, and one or more audio outputs. The HDMI input connects to your Roku device, the HDMI output connects to your monitor, and the audio output connects to your speakers. Depending on the model of the HDMI audio extractor, the audio output can be a 3.5mm jack, an optical port, or an RCA port. Some HDMI audio extractors also have a switch that lets you choose between different audio formats, such as stereo or surround sound.

To set up an HDMI audio extractor, you need the following items:

• An HDMI cable to connect the Roku device to the HDMI input of the HDMI audio extractor
• Another HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output of the HDMI audio extractor to the monitor
• An audio cable to connect the audio output of the HDMI audio extractor to the speakers
• A power adapter to plug the HDMI audio extractor into an electrical outlet

The steps to set up an HDMI audio extractor are as follows:

1. Plug the HDMI cable from the Roku device into the HDMI input of the HDMI audio extractor.

2. Plug the other HDMI cable from the HDMI output of the HDMI audio extractor into the monitor.

3. Plug the audio cable from the audio output of the HDMI audio extractor into the speakers. Make sure you use the correct type of audio cable for your speakers, such as a 3.5mm jack, an optical cable, or an RCA cable.

4. Plug the power adapter of the HDMI audio extractor into an electrical outlet.

5. Turn on the Roku device, the monitor, and the speakers. You should see the Roku home screen on the monitor and hear the sound from the speakers.

6. If your HDMI audio extractor has a switch for audio formats, you can adjust it according to your preference. For example, if you have a surround sound system, you can switch to the 5.1 channel mode.

You

have successfully connected your Roku device to your monitor and speakers using an HDMI audio extractor. Now you can enjoy streaming movies and airplay from your Roku device with high-quality video and audio.