Chromecast is one of the best systems to access extended features on your TV. In fact, it could be said that it turns your TV into a SMART TV, so you can watch Netflix and other services with an old TV . In any case, Chromecast is not exempt from errors and one of the most common is that the audio is not heard , fortunately this can be solved very easily.
Solution to Error: ‘No Sound from Chromecast’
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- Why doesn’t Chromecast play sound?
- How to fix Chromecast sound issues
- Try turning the device on and off
- Check the volume
- Check the audio settings on your TV
- Check the Chromecast to ensure there are no errors
- Factory reset Chromecast
Why doesn’t Chromecast play sound?
There are various reasons why Chromecast sound is not playing. The first thing would be to verify that the video/audio you are trying to listen to actually has sound. There is a possibility that you are trying to play content without audio .
Similarly, it is necessary to check the volume of the device and the television. On the other hand, the sound might not play due to a temporary glitch or configuration error , which is usually fixed by rebooting or resetting the Chromecast device . We will talk about all this later.
How to fix Chromecast sound issues
Solutions for Chromecast sound problems are usually very basic. In any case, below, we will list all the methods related to fixing problems with the audio of a Chromecast device , read carefully.
Try turning the device on and off
As with most digital devices, temporary errors sometimes occur. In the case of Chromecast, these errors can affect the volume of the device, if this is the reason for the problem, a restart is usually effective . In any case, it is best to restart the Chromecast as we show you below.
The Chromecast has two connections, the HDMI that goes to the TV and the USB that provides power to the device. You need to unplug both cables for a few seconds to reboot the Chromecast to fix the volume error.
Check the volume
The Chromecast has its own volume system, this is controlled from the mobile that is connected to the device. There is a possibility that you have the equipment muted , to increase the volume, simply play any content on your Chromecast and increase the volume from the cell phone.
Check the audio settings on your TV
Please note that while the Chromecast has its own volume system, our TV also has its own. In other words, there is a possibility that your TV has no volume, if so, the Chromecast will have no sound and you will need to turn up the volume on your TV .
Check the Chromecast to ensure there are no errors
A configuration error may be the cause of no sound, in this case the first thing is to verify that your mobile is connected to the Chromecast. It is possible that you cannot turn up the volume simply because you did not make the connection properly . Similarly, check if there is a configuration error in the audio section and if necessary, review the configuration of your Chromecast .
Similarly, checking the basics like volume and other parameters is essential. Finally, if you do not find any configuration errors on the device, it is recommended to factory reset it , something that we will show you below.
Factory reset Chromecast
There are several ways to reset the Chromecast to its factory settings. This process can be done directly from the dongle or using the software . Needless to say, both processes are equally functional, read on to apply the one that suits you best.
- To cast from the device, press the button on the side of the Chromecast for about 30 seconds. After this, the light flashes orange (or red), you must wait until the LED turns white, when that happens, release the button and the device will be reset.
- From the Chromecast software, the first thing is to open the ‘Google Home’ app. There look for the ‘Settings’ option and scroll down to ‘Restore factory settings’. Click on the previous option to return the device to its default settings.
The above usually solves the problem most of the time. On the other hand, if the problem persists, you should consider buying another multimedia dongle , the best option being the Amazon Fire. If this idea catches your attention, find out about the differences between the Amazon Fire and the Chromecast, since Amazon’s proposal has a few benefits that we do not find in Chromecast.
