Restart both your TV and DirecTV device by unplugging or turning them off at the wall outlet and wait for 1 minute before plugging them back in or turning them back on at the wall outlet. If that doesn’t fix the sound not working, next turn off Dolby digital audio in the settings, explained below.
A good first step to take is to check that you have all the channels available. Click Menu on your remote and scroll through until you find the TV Guide Main Menu. Find the area marked Setup and select that. Once in here, you need to look for the section marked No Auto-Tune.
If your cable remote will not turn on/off your TV you may need to reset your devices. If you’ve changed the batteries in your remote, hold the power button to see if it will turn on your TV. If it does not, move on to resetting both your cable receiver and TV.
If your Samsung tablet is not working, check for any recent software updates and allow the update to download and install, clear the cache of the email app you are using on the tablet, and try removing any SD cards and reinserting them before testing their function on another device.
If your Wii remote is not working and is not showing the cursor, check to make sure that the pointer lens is not obstructed. Check the battery strength and then make sure that Wii remote is in sync. Check the sensor bar to make sure the sensor bar wire is not frayed.
If your Samsung Chromebook isn’t working, download the ‘Microphone Test’ app to test for existing issues and find the proper solutions to resolve that particular problem or complete a factory reset through powerwash to resolve any advanced connection issues.
If your Apple TV sound isn’t working, confirm that your TV is updated with the most recent software, try switching the HDMI cord to a different audio output port, replace the HDMI cable with a higher quality cable, and change the Audio Format within the TV.
The Bose remote will not work if the batteries need to be replaced or if the spring in the battery housing is bent. The remote must be within 20 feet of the Bose soundbar to work properly. Make sure no objects are interfering with the signal or are in the path of the signal.
If your Comcast remote is not working, go to your Comcast account to troubleshoot a list of common issues. Select MANAGE TV > TROUBLESHOOT > CONTINUE > RESTART DEVICE > START TROUBLESHOOTING. This process will take about 5 minutes but will resolve the issue.
If Bluetooth isn’t working on your Samsung TV, restart the device you are trying to pair the TV with, confirm that the device you are using is completely compatible with your Samsung TV, increase the volume on the TV itself, and disable Bluetooth on any other devices within the area.
If Amazon Prime has stopped working on your Smart TV, try resetting your network, updating your smart TV with the most recent software, confirm that the volume on your TV has been turned up to an audible level, and change the audio settings within the TV
Any time you are having a problem with the sound on your Nintendo Switch, start by rebooting the Switch. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds until the menu pops up. Select power options and then choose restart. This will fully restart the system and get you started with a fresh slate.
The primary reason why a headset is not producing any sound from an Xbox is that it is not turned on or turned up. If your headset has any onboard controls, including buttons and dials on the cord, make sure they are set to the appropriate level. Otherwise, you may need to reset the equalizer levels to default.
Any time you are having XFINITY sound problems, it may be a balance between the TV volume and the box volume. Access the settings menu and make sure you have things pointed to the proper device. Turn up the volume to full on the TV and adjust the volume as desired on the secondary device.
If your Apple monitor is not working, try disconnecting and reconnecting the cable or adapter when connected to another device, reset your network, confirm that your monitor has built-in speakers, enable ‘Output’ within the Sound settings, among other solutions.
If your LG monitor is not working, inspect the power cable for any damage and replace the piece if any damage is present, check to see if power is running to the device, update the drivers within the monitor, check for pre-installed speakers, and turn off the Energy Saving setting.
If Disney Plus AirPlay is not working, try resetting your internet by unplugging the router from its power source for one minute and confirm that both devices are connected to the same network, as different networks will prevent Disney Plus and AirPlay from connecting.
If HBO Max AirPlay is not working, try logging out of the app and logging back in, reset your network by unplugging the router and allowing it to sit for at least one minute, and check to see if the problem exists within a specific title by playing another title within the app.
If your HP printer is connected but is not printing, try uninstalling and reinstalling the printer software. To do this, right click the ‘Windows’ button and uninstall the printer > ‘Devices & Printer’ > select any printer > ‘Print Server Properties’ > ‘Drivers’ > delete all mentions of your printer.
Reset the Samsung Smart Hub to bring back the Live TV plus app. This is done by going to Settings > Support > Self Diagnosis > Reset Smart hub. The Samsung live TV plus app is preloaded onto Samsung TV’s that were made after 2016. If your Samsung TV is older than that then it won’t have it.
If the Disney Plus app is frozen or keeps crashing, the app itself could be experiencing issues. Go to downdetector.com to see if others in your area are experiencing the same issue. You can also report the issue you are having and read suggestions from your neighbors.
If there is no sound coming from your Smart TV while using the Disney Plus app, check the audio settings on your Smart TV. The audio settings could be set too low or are connected to a different device. Make sure the audio settings are set to the TV’s stereo.
If your MSI monitor is not playing sound, first be sure that you have the proper equipment. MSI monitors do not come fitted with built-in speakers. While sometimes that is something that can easily be forgotten, simply getting speakers and attaching them with a 3.5mm cable.
If your smart TV will not allow you to install or update the Disney Plus app, contact Disney Support. Disney Plus has an online support chat available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help troubleshoot other possible reasons for installation/update issues. They can also check for any account issues.
If your Dell Monitor Sound is not working and sound is only being produced on one side, the best bet is to run the Audio Troubleshooter. To do this in the Windows Search Bar type in Find and Fix Audio. If this does not solve the problem, try reinstalling the Audio Drivers.
Review your printer’s settings and find the Network Setup section and choose to restore the settings. Follow the prompted steps to reconnect to the correct wireless network. Consider too that the issue may be caused by your wireless router and that may need to be restarted.
If your RCA TV Sound is not working and your RCA TV USB has no sound, open the Device Manager and then click on the USB Serial Bus controller. Look at the list to find the USB Root Hubs. Right click on all of the hubs and click on Properties. Then click on the Power Management Tab.
Check that the wall outlet has power by testing another device on the wall outlet that you’re using for your HP Laserjet printer. When the wall outlet isn’t working check the fuse box to see if the circuit breaker is in the off position. If it’s not that, some additional steps are explained below.
If your Dell Monitor USB is not working and is not detecting your USB-C USB, first try using a different cable. Then search and open USB settings. Find the USB error code and then follow the troubleshooting steps as outlined in Error Codes in Device Manager in Windows.
If your Toshiba TV Sound is not working. Try to reboot your TV and see if this solves the sound problem. Make sure your TV is not erroneously set to SAP which means Secondary Audio Profile. Now check the TV Audio Input and make sure the right input option is being used.
If you are having a problem and need to reset your Samsung TV, begin by going to the Settings menu and selecting General. Navigate to the Reset option, enter your pin, and choose Reset. Finish the reset of your TV by choosing okay and waiting until the TV restarts automatically.
Anytime you are having Samsung TV signal problems, the first place to check is the input and output source. You are likely to get a no signal message if the source is not properly selected. You can also check the cables and if they are old or damaged, they should be replaced.
If your Samsung TV is not working, the first thing you should check is the remote control. Take out the batteries and hold down the power button for 10 seconds. You might also want to check the remote by adding new batteries or perhaps by cleaning it carefully to ensure that something is not stuck in one of the buttons.
Anytime you are having problems with a Dell DisplayPort not working, check the wires first. If they are loose or damaged, you will not get the proper signal to take full advantage of the cable. In most cases, a loose or damaged DisplayPort cable will just not work.
Any time you are experiencing problems with your Dell monitor HDMI not working, it is likely due to a cable issue. HDMI cables can go bad, especially if they are twisted or bent. You may also be using outdated technology and should update your cables if they are more than a year old.