Sound problem

Question

why my windows 11 does not see connect HDMI & Monitor as sound output device?

Answer 1

Hii,

What model is your GPU and what monitor?

Search for msinfo32.exe in the search bar, take a screenshot, and post it here so we can see the correct laptop model or desktop configuration.

Thanks

Answer 2

Welcome H Jadidi,

I understand how frustrating it can be when Windows 11 is not detecting your HDMI-connected monitor as an available audio output device. 

Before troubleshooting further, could you please clarify: 

• Does the monitor have built-in speakers or an audio-out/headphone port? 
• Is the monitor listed under Device Manager > Sound, video and game controllers or Audio inputs and outputs? 

In the meantime, you can try these steps below to troubleshoot the issue:  

Option 1: Check the playback devices  

• Right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar and select Sound settings 
• Under Output, check whether the monitor appears in the list 
• If available, select it as the output device 

Option 2: Show disabled audio devices  

• Open Control Panel > Sound 
• On the Playback tab, right-click an empty area 
• Enable Show Disabled Devices and Show Disconnected Devices 
• If the monitor appears, right-click it and select Enable 

Option 3: Reinstall the display and audio drivers  

• Open Device Manager 
• Expand Display adapters and Sound, video and game controllers 
• Right-click the graphics adapter and audio device, then select Uninstall device 
• Restart the PC and allow Windows to reinstall the drivers 

Option 4: Update the graphics driver  

• Open Device Manager 
• Right-click the display adapter and select Update driver 
• Also install the latest driver from the manufacturer's website (Intel, NVIDIA, or AMD) 

Option 5: Run the audio troubleshooter  

• Open Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters 
• Run the Playing Audio troubleshooter 

I hope the steps above help you deal with your issue.  

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