SOUND CAN'T BE HEARD WHEN ATTACHED FROM HDMI TO TELEVISION

Doris "LUSCIOUS" Toran 0 Reputation points
2026-08-05T02:06:58.1066667+00:00

THE SOUND ON MY CHROME LAPTOP CAN'T BE HEARD WHEN I ATTACH MY HDMI CORD FROM MY COMPUTER TO MY TELEVISION.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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  1. SD - IA 176K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-05T02:47:10.9833333+00:00

    Hi,

    You say it is a Chrome Laptop.

    Is it a Chromium Laptop or a Windows 11?

    If it is Windows 11, you need to change the sound routing to HDMI using the Windows + CTRL + V buttons.

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    I look forward to hearing from you to get the results of the troubleshooting.

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    2026-08-05T02:07:20.0733333+00:00

    Try these Windows steps in order:

    1. Check that HDMI is selected as the audio output.
      • Select the Speakers icon on the taskbar.
      • Select the arrow to open the list of audio devices.
      • Choose the TV/HDMI device if it appears.
    2. Set the HDMI/TV device as the default audio device.
      • In Windows 11: go to Start > Settings > System > Sound.
      • In Output, select the TV or HDMI device. This sets it as the default playback device.
      • If the TV or monitor does not have built-in speakers, make sure it is not selected unless audio is actually supposed to play through that device.
    3. Check volume and mute settings.
      • Right-click the Speakers icon on the taskbar.
      • Open the volume controls or mixer.
      • Make sure the device is not muted and the volume is turned up.
      • Also check that the TV volume is not muted.
    4. Check that the audio device is enabled.
      • Go to Start > Settings > System > Sound.
      • Under Advanced, select More sound settings.
      • On the Playback tab, select the HDMI/TV device, then Properties.
      • Make sure Device usage is set to Use this device (enable).
    5. Check the cable and ports.
      • Make sure the HDMI cable is fully connected at both ends.
      • Try a different HDMI port on the TV.
      • If available, try a different HDMI cable.
    6. Run the Windows audio troubleshooter.
      • Go to Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
      • In Audio, select Run.
    7. Install Windows updates.
      • Go to Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
      • Install available updates, restart, and test again.

    If the HDMI audio device does not appear at all in Sound settings, one accepted Microsoft Q&A resolution for similar HDMI-audio cases was to install the correct display adapter driver from the PC manufacturer. In similar Lenovo cases, installing the display adapter driver restored HDMI audio device detection.

    Also, with some HDMI or DisplayPort monitors, the audio endpoint can disappear when the monitor or TV is powered off or reconfigured. In that case, reconnecting and reselecting the output device may be required.

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