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3 Ways to Fix Google TV Sound Not Working

Quick Tips
  • Open Settings > Display and Sound > Audio output > Check Digital Audio Output and choose the right one.
  • Open Settings > Display and Sound > Advanced display settings > Dynamic range and Color format > Dynamic range format preference > Switch between HDR, SDR, or Dolby Vision.
  • Open Settings > Display and Sound > Sound > Sound Reset.

Basic Fixes

  • Use the volume keys: Press the volume up and down keys on your Google TV remote. to change the audio levels.
  • Disconnect Bluetooth devices: Remove any connected Bluetooth devices as you won’t get audio straight from your TV.
  • Force quit and relaunch the app: This applies to the specific app that’s facing this issue on your Google TV.
  • Update Google TV OS: Open Settings > System > About > Software Update and then install if one is available.

Fix 1: Check Sound Output From Settings

You can check the sound output settings on your Google TV and try playing audio again. Usually, your Google TV is smart enough to detect a connected audio system and play sound through it. However, you run into audio glitches when it fails to detect the system. Here’s what you need to do.

Step 1: Open Settings > Display and Sound > Audio output.

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Step 2: Click Digital Audio Output.

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You may also see other audio output options like wired headphones, ARC, Bluetooth, optical, wired headphones + internal speakers, and Bluetooth + internal speakers. The options vary based on your Google TV manufacturer.  

Fix 2: Change Your HDR Settings

As suggested by users on the official Google forums, you can switch from Dolby Vision to HDR or vice versa on your Google TV. This should fix the issue.

Open Settings > Display and Sound > Advanced display settings > Dynamic range and Color format > Dynamic range format preference > Switch between HDR, SDR, or Dolby Vision.

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Fix 3: Reset Sound

You can reset the sound on your Google TV and try again. As the name suggests, this will restore all sound preferences of your Google TV to default.

Open Settings > Display and Sound > Sound > Sound Reset.

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Last updated on 27 August, 2024

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