It’s time for your best TV show, and you turn on your TV to watch and relax. The TV comes on, the show is running, but you can’t hear any sound, and the TV isn’t muted. This experience can infuriate even a saint!
Before you throw an epic tantrum, let’s take a look at the various ways to address this issue.
Why is there no sound coming from my TV?
There are several reasons that could be causing your TV sound to have no sound, ranging from wrong settings to bad HDMI input. It could also be that :
- TV or external speakers were set at a very low or muted volume
- Incorrectly set up audio settings
- Incorrectly connected external speakers or soundbars
- Media players, DVD players, and gaming consoles aren’t connected to the TV because of misconfigured settings or connections that aren’t hooked up
- Television components, external speakers, or media players may have malfunctioned
Ways to fix no TV sound
- Raise the volume of your TV
- Inspect your TV and other connected devices’ audio settings.
- Switch off and disconnect your TV and connected devices.
- Have a thorough look at the TV cables and ports and inspect those on your devices. Ensure that they are well connected and that no dirt or dust accumulated in the ports. If you discover an issue with the connections or debris stuck in the ports, it could be that the HDMI sound cable is faulty, and this issue can stop sound on your TV.
- Replace your current media device with another one, or switch the TV’s speaker output to the internal speaker to confirm if it solves the sound problem.
- You might want to look at your device’s audio settings as the sound issue may be associated with it. Switch the device off, disconnect it and wait for 8-10 seconds. Re-do the fourth and fifth steps above on this particular device; afterward, reconnect it and switch it on. Ensure you install any available software update, and if this doesn’t fix the sound issue, connect the device to a different TV, or reset the device to its default settings.
- See if there are any software updates available and install if available. After installation, test the sound again.
- If all of the above fail, factory reset the TV to its default settings.
What is the procedure for resetting my television?
Remove the power cord from the wall outlet (mains lead). If it doesn’t work, you can also unplug the TV power cord (mains lead) from the electrical outlet. Then, after 2 minutes, click the power button on the TV and connect the power cord (mains lead) back into the electrical outlet.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my TV’s sound cut out?
Your TV’s sound may cut out due to a bad cable or audio device.
How can I turn off the TV’s mute function?
Pick up your remote and press the button to turn up the volume on your TV. You can also unmute the TV by just tapping the mute button.
What’s the deal with my HDMI sound cutting out?
This could be a minor problem with a faulty connection behind the AV source device. Examine your HDMI cables and connectors to confirm that everything is in its proper place and is appropriately linked.
What is the purpose of a mute button?
When you hit the mute button on your TV remote, the microphone on the TV is turned off, and the sound is turned off as well.
What is the best way to clean my HDMI port for better TV Sound?
To begin, turn off your monitor and video output device. Remove both the HDMI cable and the video output device from the monitor. Also, inspect the cable ends. Straighten any crooked or unequal ends using tweezers, then clear out any debris or dust at the ends of the cable and HDMI ports on the device with alcohol and a piece of cloth.
What is the procedure for enabling HDMI audio?
- In the system tray, right-click the volume icon.
- Select “Playback Devices” from the drop-down menu.
- Find your HDMI Output device and enable it by right-clicking it or going to Properties and changing “Device Usage” to “Use this device” (Enable).
Why is there no sound on my television?
This coul be happening for a variety of reasons as already mentioned above. Check your TV’s and linked devices’ audio settings. Turn off and unplug your TV and any other gadgets connected to it.
Examine the TV cables and ports, then do the same with your gadgets. Replace the media device or switch the TV’s speaker output to the internal speakers to see if the sound improves.
