The Apple TV streaming service has been widely accepted and praised by the masses. People have found it much easier to watch television with this platform since it is both practical and convenient. Although some people face audio issues when trying to watch their favorite shows on Apple TV.
Fear not; there are simple fixes for the widespread issue of Apple TV not playing sound. This post will go over 9 various ways to fix an Apple TV that doesn’t have sound. But first, let’s define exactly what it means for your Apple TV to be silent.
What Does Apple TV Without Sound Mean?
When you play a movie or audio file, it indicates no audio coming from your Apple TV. This could be due to some problems, such as difficulties with your audio settings, playing the content you are trying to play, or difficulties with your Apple TV’s hardware. Changing your audio settings, checking your audio cords, and restarting your Apple TV are a few potential fixes for this problem. If the issue continues, it might be required to look for additional help or troubleshooting.
1. Check Hardware Connection
To check the hardware connection for the ‘Apple TV no sound’ issue, you should follow these steps:
- Make sure your TV or home theatre system is turned on and connected to the same network as your Apple TV.
- Verify that the TV or home theatre system is on and that the correct input is selected.
- If you use a TV with built-in speakers, ensure the TV’s audio output is set to the correct source.
- If you have tried all these steps and are still experiencing the ‘Apple TV no sound’ issue, try unplugging and replugging the audio cables to ensure they are properly seated.
Soft resetting your hardware connection (mainly the speaker system) will help you re-establish the audio connection and fix your problem. If it did not work, move and try the next step.
2. Using TunesKit [Hot] to Fix the ‘No Sound’ Issue
To fix the ‘no sound’ issue on your Apple TV with TunesKit, you can try the following steps:
- Download and install TunesKit on your computer.
- Connect your Apple TV to the computer using a USB-C cable.
- Launch TunesKit and select the ‘Audio Repair’ tab.
- Click the ‘Add’ button and select the audio file with the ‘no sound’ issue on your Apple TV.
- Click on the ‘Repair’ button, and it will start doing the magic to fix your no-sound issue.
- Wait for the repair process to complete. This may take a few minutes, depending on the audio file size.
Once the repair process is complete, click the ‘Preview’ button to listen to the repaired audio file and check if the ‘no sound’ issue has been fixed.
If the issue has been fixed, click the ‘Save’ button to save the repaired audio file. If the issue has not been fixed, you may need to try a different method or seek further assistance.
3. Adjust Apple TV Volume
To fix the ‘no sound’ issue on your Apple TV by adjusting the volume, you can try the following steps:
- Locate the Setting and click on it
- Select ‘Video and Audio’ and then select ‘Audio Output’.
- Adjust the volume level to a higher setting.
- Check if the ‘no sound’ issue has been resolved.
If you are experiencing the issue and adjusting your volume does not fix it, try a different method or contact customer service for further assistance.
4. Set ‘Audio’ Mode to Auto
To fix the ‘no sound’ issue on your Apple TV by setting the audio mode to ‘Auto,’ you can try the following steps:
- Open up ‘Settings’ from the menu on your Apple TV.
- Select ‘Video and Audio’ and then select ‘Audio Output’.
- Change the “Audio” mode to “Auto.”
- Check if the ‘no sound’ issue has been resolved.
If the issue persists after setting the audio mode to ‘Auto’ on your Apple TV, you may need to try a different method or seek further assistance.
5. Disable ‘Dolby Digital’
To fix the ‘no sound’ issue on your Apple TV by disabling ‘Dolby Digital’, you can try the following steps:
- Open ‘Settings’ from your Apple TV menu.
- Select ‘Video and Audio’ and then select ‘Audio Output’.
- Disable the ‘Dolby Digital’ option.
- Check if the ‘no sound’ issue has been resolved.
Attempting to disable Dolby Digital on your Apple TV may not be enough. Try a different method, or get some additional assistance.
6. Change Audio Settings
To fix the ‘no sound’ issue on your Apple TV by changing the audio settings, you can try the following steps:
- Go to ‘Settings’ on your Apple TV.
- Select ‘Video and Audio’ and then select ‘Audio Output’.
- Change the ‘Audio Format’ and ‘Audio Output’ settings to different options and check if the ‘no sound’ issue has been resolved.
- You can also change the ‘Audio Output’ settings to ‘Best Quality Available’ or ‘Stereo’ and check if the issue is resolved.
If the sound settings on your TV are not fixed after changing them, it may be because of a different issue. Give this method a try before seeking further help.
7. Soft Reset Your Apple TV Box
To fix the ‘no sound’ issue on your Apple TV you can try soft resetting it. Soft reset will not wipe your saved settings,
Doing a soft reset for your Apple TV is easy – turn off your device and unplug the power cable from the back of the AppleTV.
After unplugging the device, be sure to wait for a full minute before reconnecting it and continuing on to the next step.
If you can’t solve the issue by soft resetting your Apple TV, it’s time to try something else.
8. Hard Reset Your Apple TV Box
To fix the ‘no sound’ issue on your Apple TV by hard resetting it, you can try the following steps:
- Your Apple TV should be unplugged from the wall outlet, and its power cord should be disconnected.
- Reconnect your Apple TV’s power cord and plug it back into the wall outlet after waiting a few minutes.
- Wait for your Apple TV to restart, then check if the ‘no sound’ issue has been resolved.
If the issue persists after hard resetting your Apple TV, you may need to try a different method or seek further assistance. It’s worth noting that hard resetting your Apple TV will restore it to its factory settings, so you will need to set it up again and install any apps or content you previously added.
9. Contact Apple Support
If you have tried all of the methods above and are still experiencing the ‘no sound’ issue on your Apple TV, it is recommended to contact Apple Support for further assistance. A deeper issue may require more advanced troubleshooting steps or repair. To reach out to Apple Support, you can visit the Apple support site, to find troubleshooting assistance for your Apple TV with no sound issue.
As an alternative, you can call or chat with Apple Support. The support staff will be able to offer more detailed instructions and assistance to help resolve the “no sound” problem on your Apple TV.
Conclusion
We hope that the methods explained in this article can solve your issues. However, if you have tried all these methods and are still experiencing the ‘no sound’ issue on your Apple TV, it may be necessary to seek further assistance or consider repairing the device.
