The average person spends about 4 hours watching TV daily, so it’s safe to say watching TV is a popular pastime for millions worldwide. This is why it can be so frustrating when running into volume issues. Typically, a TV having no sound is more or less a user error and can be easily fixed. In this article, we shed light on the five most common reasons why your TV has no sound.
1. Your TV is on Mute
One of the first reasons your TV has no sound is because someone accidentally hit the mute button. Don’t panic; it’s an easy fix. Press the mute or volume button, and your TV’s sound should will be restored. If you still have no sound, check the remote to ensure it works properly. There’s a big possibility that your remote control batteries are dead. If your remote works properly, try to go to the TV and hit the volume button.
2. Cables are Faulty
Another reason your TV has no Sound could be faulty cables. Many people have soundbars, stereos, and surround sound systems
attached to their TV.
If you run into sound trouble, it’s best to check all cables. One of the easiest ways to fix sand issues caused by faulty cables is to unplug the cable from your TV and then plug it back in to see if the Sound comes back on. If not, then try to replace the cables.
3. Check cable boxes and other devices
Nowadays, most TVs are not stand-alone, which means they are attached to other devices such as a set-top box, Roku player, and fire sticks. If there is no volume on your TV, we advise you to first try to change the channel or App to see if that makes a difference. If you are still experiencing volume issues, unplug or shut- down your device completely and plug it back
in.
4. Make sure your surround sound is set and On
This is important because many people don’t just use their surround sound for TV. Surround sounds can come with as many inputs as a TV, so when there is no Volume on your TV and the Sound system is on, then make sure you’re on the correct input. Also, make sure your surround
system is on.
5. Check Inputs
Typically, if you’re on the wrong input, you won’t have sound or video. So if there is no sound on your TV and, by chance, there’s no video or the video is different, then change your input to the correct one. Also, if you are on the correct input and there is no sand on your TV, then try to change to a different input and then go back to the same to see if that fixes your Volume issues.
6. There’s a possible Network Outage
Also, a particular channel could be experiencing technical difficulties. First, simply change the channel or see if the program is having volume issues. Many cable companies experience different rent types of outages every day. If you have checked all cables and reset your
cable box, then check out downdetector.com to see if your program is experiencing a volume outage.
7. TV is not working correctly
Unfortunately, your TV’s sound may not be working because of internal issues with your TV. If you have done everything and your sound is still not working, then it’s time to throw the towel in and seek a TV repair professional or try to repair it yourself.
The average cost of TV repair is around $200, so expect to spend some money. If what you spend on TV repair is 50% more than its initial cost, then it’s best to purchase a new TV. Also, if your TV’s Volume doesn’t work, but you can hook up an external speaker via Bluetooth or surround sound, then go for that instead of paying for TV repair.
