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James Wilson 0 Reputation points
2026-05-05T15:40:48.55+00:00

how to I turn on my speakers? They are connected but no sound coming out.

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  1. nobuko c 123.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-05-05T16:32:48.3533333+00:00

    Hello,

    Let’s check a few basic things to find out why the speakers are not giving sound.

    1. Check the output device and volume

    Click the speaker icon on the taskbar.

    Make sure your speakers are selected and the volume is not muted.

    1. Test the sound

    Go to Settings > System > Sound, select your speakers, and choose Test.

    1. Check the connection

    Make sure the speakers are powered on and the cable (or USB/Bluetooth) is firmly connected.

    1. Perform a full shutdown

    Hold the Shift key and select Shut down.

    Turn the PC back on and test again.

    If there is still no sound, please tell me:

    How the speakers are connected (audio jack, USB, Bluetooth)

    Whether they appear in the output device list

    I can guide you further based on that.

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    2026-05-05T15:41:01.17+00:00

    Use these steps in Windows to get sound from the connected speakers:

    1. Check the output device
      1. Select the Speakers icon on the taskbar.
      2. Select the arrow to open the list of audio devices.
      3. Choose the speakers or headphones that should play the sound.
    2. Check volume and mute
      1. Select the Speakers icon again.
      2. Make sure the volume slider is above 0 and not muted.
      3. If using Windows 10: right-click the Speakers icon and select Open Volume mixer. Ensure none of the sliders show a red mute symbol; if they do, click to unmute.
      4. If using Windows 11: select the arrow next to the volume slider, then the settings icon (More mixer settings). Make sure none of the device or app sliders show an "x"; raise volume or select Unmute speakers.
    3. Confirm the device is enabled
      1. Select Start > Settings > System > Sound.
      2. In Output, select the speakers you want to use.
      3. Under Advanced, select More sound settings (Windows 11) or select the device then Device properties (Windows 10).
      4. Make sure:
        • Windows 11: under Device usage, Use this device (enable) is selected.
        • Windows 10: the Disable checkbox is cleared for the output device.
    4. Set the speakers as default (if using USB/HDMI)
      • Windows 11:
        1. Go to Start > Settings > System > Sound.
        2. In Output, select the speakers you want; this sets them as default.
      • Windows 10:
        1. In the search box on the taskbar, type control panel and open it.
        2. Select Hardware and Sound > Sound.
        3. On the Playback tab, right-click your speakers and select Set as Default Device, then OK.
    5. Physically check the speakers
      1. Make sure power is on and volume on the speakers themselves is turned up.
      2. Check all cables are firmly plugged in and in the correct jacks.
      3. If using USB speakers, try a different USB port.
      4. If headphones are plugged in, unplug them and test again.

    If there is still no sound after these steps, run the built-in audio troubleshooter from Settings > System > Sound and follow the prompts.

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