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Why is my device audio not working?

By Emma Martin

Why is my device audio not working?

Make sure your headphones aren’t plugged in. Most Android phones automatically disable the external speaker when headphones are plugged in. This could also be the case if your headphones aren’t completely seated in the audio jack. Remove your Android phone from its case, then test the sound.

Why is the sound on my TV not working?

The cause of the sound issues may be the remote control or audio/visual cables. Check the remote control. Press volume up on the remote control. If the volume doesn’t respond, you may need to program the remote control. Learn how to program your remote control. Check the audio/video cables.

Why do I Hear No Sound from my speakers?

If you hear a ding sound from all speakers, you are finished troubleshooting. If you still do not hear any sound, set your default speakers and test them. If headphones are connected and you are not using them as your main speakers, disconnect the headphones now. Connecting headphones to the computer mutes other speakers.

Why is my sound not working on my MacBook?

If this is not working, try restarting the PC. In almost every case after a restart it will work. Right click on audio icon in system tray (bottom right) and select playback devices. Now select speakers. The sound should now work. No sound when using HDMI on laptop. In Linux or Apple, Macbook the same principle applies.

What to do if your computer has no sound?

Click Start , and then click Control Panel. Under System and Security, click Find and fix problems. The Troubleshoot computer problems page opens. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot audio playback. The Playing audio troubleshooting page displays. Click Next to continue.

How to troubleshoot low sound level, unable to hear?

If your device is not connected to a Bluetooth device, try pairing the connected device with the unit once more. Move metallic objects away from the speaker if there is one. If your device is connected using a cord, temporarily unplug the cord and then firmly reconnect it to the terminals of the connected device and the speaker.

Why do I not get sound from my speakers?

So, if the cartridge isn’t working properly, you end up with the same effect of not getting sound from your speakers. You are hearing the sounds of the stylus itself vibrating, but that doesn’t mean that the cartridge is fully working.

What should I do if my surround sound is not working?

In the absence of a meter, use a single 1.5V AA battery. Touch the stripped end wires of the speaker wires. There should be a clicking sound coming from the speaker when its wires touches the battery terminals. This is to eliminate the remote possibility that the speaker and/or its wires may have an issue.

What to do if there is no sound from your headphones?

plug in a pair of headphones and determine if there is sound. This is both a test and try of a fix. Do the plug in/un-plug a couple of times. There is a hidden speaker cutoff switch inside the headphone jack;