Does your Google Chromecast have no sound? This is annoying, but in most cases it is very easy to fix. You can find out how to fix the error in the article.
If the Chromecast has problems with the sound output, you should check the following things. (Source: depositphotos.com / Cristianstorto)
- If your Chromecast isn’t making any sound, try the standard troubleshooting steps first.
- You should also check that all apps and the operating system are updated.
- If none of the usual steps help, you can reset the Chromecast to factory settings.
With Google’s Chromecast devices, you can stream content – usually with picture and sound. But what if the latter is not available? This could have many causes. In the article, we will go through the solution steps so that you can fix the error easily.
If the Chromecast stays silent – try simple troubleshooting steps
As with the vast majority of technical problems, it pays to go through the simplest and most common solution methods one by one. Here’s what you can do if your Chromecast isn’t making any sound:
- Make sure the Chromecast is properly and fully inserted into the HDMI port. It shouldn’t protrude and you should hear and feel a click when you insert it.
- Also try a different HDMI port. Most televisions have two or more such connections.
- If you have connected the Chromecast power supply to the TV’s USB port, it may not provide enough power for sound playback. Uses the included AC adapter.
- Conversely, you should also try the USB power supply of the television if you don’t get any sound with the mains adapter – it may be defective. Alternatively, you can try a different USB connector that supplies at least 5V at 1A.
- Ensures that the TV or playback on the smartphone has not been accidentally muted. There is often an option in the TV settings to select the sound source. Enter the appropriate source here.
- Also make sure the Chromecast is updated to the latest software version. This should also be the case with television.
- If you use a soundbar, you should make sure that it is connected correctly and that the soundbar has been selected as the sound output in the TV settings.
These solution steps should fix the problem. If there is still no sound, make sure that the sound output of the TV itself is not disturbed. To do this, connect another HDMI device to the TV and try to play sound.
If all else fails – reset Chromecast
If you have made sure that the sound output of the television works correctly with another HDMI device, the problem is with the Chromecast. If the above troubleshooting steps didn’t help, you can factory reset the Chromecast. If you don’t get any sound from the Chromecast even after a factory reset, it is probably defective and should be returned to the manufacturer.
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