No Sound From Soundbar? Common Issues and Ways to Fix. Samsung | LG | Sonos | Sony

If you're getting no sound from your soundbar and it's connected via HDMI Arc, eArc or Optical then go through these troubleshooting steps to fix the audio issue. This will work for most TV's (Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, TCL, Vizio, Hisense etc) and Soundbars (Sonos, Bose, Sennheiser etc) as it's normally an issue with the HDMI Connection which is universal between brands. Optical connection can also give buzzing sound and theres a simple trick to fix this. Let me know in the comments if this video has helped. Thanks for watching.
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[@archwaytech]

Hey guys, I hope this video has helped fix your Soundbar issue. If you're still having issues with HDMI ARC or eARC then check out this video as I discuss a way to use Optical and HDMI together, which could solve your issues: kzbin.info/www/bejne/in3Cc5dsq9aJkM0

[@edwardharris8170]

Still don't work

[@caypalmer7227]

The audio out did it! Thanks!

[@archwaytech]

@@caypalmer7227 No Worries. Happy to help :)

[@alteranbarpinar1001]

It worked,thanks a lot. Your advice was the only one it worked. I have someting to add. My Samsung Tv's smart hub can recognize the devices that plugged in. My problems begin with that I believe. Now I cancelled that when my tv tried to recognize my devices again after this reset procedure.

[@raphaelledoliveira1499]

Merci !! Ce qui me manquait c’était l’ordre ! J’ai suivi à la lettre vos conseils et ça a fonctionné !! Merci beaucoup !!

[@617Beantown06]

My Samsung soundbar unexpectedly stopped working this morning. For years I have been using a y adapter that despite being chewed by my rabbit, still worked (wrapped with electrical tape). I knew at some point I had to replace it and I was convinced today was the day. I went out to buy a new audio adapter, to my surprise, still no sound. 8 hours later, I decided to enroll in KZbin University, hoping someone taught a course on this subject. This was the first video I clicked on, and all it took was simply unplugging the cords for 10 seconds. My sounds is back on. Thank you immensely for making this video.

[@SS-du7tr]

Unplugged the sound bar for a minute, changed out multiple cables, went through all the settings & whatever else I could think of. Found this video and it was the TV that needed to be unplugged for a minute, I didn’t think to do that for some reason. Thank you!

[@CloudXIl]

It’s incredible. Been meddling for 30 minutes until this video, I unplugged the tv and speakers and restarted them, got the message that speakers now active. My god.. and I’m a software engineer lol

[@kayocow]

GOOD LORD! Thank you, the most effective advise for today's fragmented techs. My soundbar and tv are now syncing.

[@busyworksbeats]

I’m an audio expert and had the HDMI in going to the HDMI in 🤦‍♂️😂 thank you!

[@archwaytech]

😂😂 It happens to the best of us 😂😂

[@1069hunk]

Hello. I am getting the sound when I connect TV's earc hdmi to hdmi in the soundbar. But when I try to connect the PS5 directly to the hdmi in of the soundbar i do get a video on the tv screen but no audio from the bar. Pls help

[@madso888]

This was helpful😅

[@chassiex3]

Hi, we have tried everything!!!!!! all of my other soundbars have worked with my DVD player but not this new one. I just purchased a new plug the only open spot left in both is the USB port. Hopeful this will work otherwise I do not know what else to do!

[@biscuitjefferson875]

And didn’t work. Not helpful

[@DanielGalicia-o1n]

It was as simple as unplugging both of them for 10secs! I’ve been suffering for 2 years having to load the Bluetooth option on settings everytime I turned the tv on, finally got fed up and bought a new soundbar and the same thing was happening and followed your video and success! Thanks!

[@haidermalik3498]

This worked for me. I had everything connected right, settings correct yet had no sound. In the end switched both off for 10 seconds and then turned back on and works perfectly fine. Phew! 😓

[@justinthematrix]

Bro what the heck i was getting so frustrated and this worked thank you!

[@hashashinkiller3732]

My soundbar and tv connected and all. But NO SOUND came out!!! For an hour exploring and testing this and that settings. Unplugging and plugging back. Nothing works. Until my last resort, turning off both tv and the soundbar for 10secs. And turning both back on. Thanks man!!! Your video is a legit help. Note : If everything seems in place and connected but no sound came out. Turn both devices off for 10 sec guys.

[@booms]

You are a genius: I had no sound til I followed your second step of unplugging all other HDMI inputs and restarting both devices. Thank you!

[@Firebold6]

I really dont know why but the "plug out, wait, plug in" acutally worked. After 2 hours of troubleshooting... thank you so much bro ❤

[@bajanroots9852]

Thank you so much. I lost over an hour trying cure this on my own. You got me sorted at the 1 minute mark. Cheers!

[@mathnerdm]

Been using one sound bar with an optical cable for a year. The cable randomly stopped working one day but all other sources (Bluetooth, HDMI) worked fine. I watched your video and turned on PCM mode and it worked again! Thanks a lot!

[@smallyeteffectivemedia4402]

I'd done the unplugging/powering down tricks PLENTY, The recommendation to unplug all other HDMI cables was a new solution to me.. and it WORKED! Thanks for sharing the tricks in your bag!

[@AL-jb8bl]

I bought a new tv, went from Samsung tv with Samsung sound bar, and now to a Sony tv with the same Samsung sound bar. I couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t working correctly, but then watched this video and put both HDMI connections to the eARC - boom problem solved. Thank you!

[@mredrvservice]

First person to tell that the HDMI goes into the out port,I.ve sent 3 hours on U tube and Roku chat to no avail , You had me up and running in 2 minutes Thank you very much

[@SergiuTalnaci]

Unplugging everything, starting the tv first, waited 20 seconds and then the sound bar worked for me, thanks a lot.

[@stephaniebischof-n8r]

Thanks for your help! Unplugged soundbar for 10 seconds and now we have sound!! I wanted to try to fix it myself before my husband came home!!

[@MaryAnnBurrittSumner]

We just used your video to get our sound bar to work. We had a brand new cable that was apparently bad. Changed it out and it's working fine. Thank you!

[@pylloagent7216]

ultimate guide - if your soundbar has no sound after connecting to the TV with bluetooth, try this: unplug both the TV and soundbar wait for 10s Replug the tv first, after the tv runs normally, and you see the contents in the setting menu shows up, appearing the software runs fully, then replug the soundbar. that's how i fixed the problem. thanks for this video. i did not unplug any other cable connections on the tv during the process

[@bigshash9946]

Worked! Disconnected, then reconnected. Should have remembered what my IT guy used to tell me, "did you disconnect?". He got alot of free beer from me, as you well deserve also. Thank you!

[@anairda357]

I've had my sound bar for YEARS lol (my ex bought it for me), and I could never connect it lol. Thanks to your video, I'm in business! I can now have my fan on while watching TV. Much appreciated

[@HarleyHowie]

Your method worked!! And saved me $300.00 buying a new soundbar! Thanks!!! 🙏

[@tonyzoro]

The first tip fixed it for me (hdmi out on speaker and hdmiARC on tv). I was extremely frustrated, really appreciate this btw

[@jakegarza1748]

Wow I've tried everything and right when I was about to buy a new one I figured I watch some KZbin videos. All it took was unplug both and plug tv first and let it boot up. Thanks so much!

[@l.alkema8863]

Thank you! I was pulling my hair out and finally found your video, I had plugged my HDMI cable into the In HDMI port and not the OUT.

[@connieedwards8321]

Wow. I found your video today. My sound would not come from my Sony Soundbar when I turned on my Samsung TV and the Sony Soundbar. I unplugged the tv and the soundbar for 10 seconds and plugged the tv in first and then the soundbar and there's sound. Thank you so much!!

[@cadillacladymedia]

Thank you! I've been working on configuring my TLC Alto 6+ Soundbar & subwoofer to my TLC ROKU 4300 series 50" TV for over 3 hours. First of all, it did not come with a Digital Optical cable which is a much easier setup. I followed your advice and completely disconnected everything and turned all devices off. I simple powered up the TV first and then I powered up the Soundbar and then connected the HDMI cable to the HDMI ARC ports on both. Once it confirmed that my HDMI ARC Port was active I knew it was connected.

[@cleansemeditation1317]

I’m also an audio engineer and I would have never fixed this problem without this video. HDMI out would have never come to my mind as correct. Thank you!!

[@timmearns9627]

I followed his suggestions and it fixed my issue. Great presentation and good to see someone who isn't full of themselves

[@SofaKingA]

This worked for me. I just disconnected everything and reconnected the sound bar alone after I turned on the TV like you said and it worked! Thank you!

[@gadjet7]

Unplugged blue ray - unplugging TV and soundbar from powe r- Worked perfectly when power up THANK YOU liked and subscribed.

[@ronalfors7712]

I have been pulling my hair out over two days tying to get a Bose 600 soundbar working with the eArc HDMI port on my LG Smart TV with no success. I came across this video and followed the instructions to unplug the power from both TV and soundbar, then unplug all connections to my TV, then plug in the tv to power and wait 20 seconds for the TV to power up, then plug the soundbar to power, then plug the soundbar HDMI to the eArc connection on the TV and then select a Amazon Prime show. NOW SOUND IS COMING OUT OF THE SOUNDBAR! Then I plugged in the cable box and my Blu-Ray DVD player. All is working now! It’s important to follow the sequence outlined in this video.

[@ajohnson2381]

Just to say thanks. Powered off sound bar and tv and unplugged from the mains left it for 30 seconds and turned back on the sound bar. Working as normal, Husband very happy and I did not take credit for what I had done but told him the video advice I took. Thanks.

[@ottopilot7205]

Thanks. Hours spent wasting time until I found your solution. Unplugging, and powering off did the job for me.

[@archwaytech]

No worries 😀 Glad I could help

[@kclark6509]

I had messed with my tv and sound bar for an hour plus. I had everything working but no audio. I swapped hdmi cables then unplugged both the tv and the sound bar. Let the tv turn on and play audio then plugged in the sound bar. Instant sound!!!!! Thanks great video!!!

[@dkeillar]

Thanks. Did the "unplug tv and soundbar". That worked! Every once in a while our Bose 700 acts up and no sound comes from it even though we haven't touched any cables, etc.

[@oldgoat50]

My Vizio bar stopped working on New years Eve. Had to use my Sony 4k speakers since. I tried everything , till I unplugged the TV,and the sound bar. Plugged the TV in first,then the bar , turned the TV speakers all the way down and turned on the bar and it's working. 😅😊😅😅 Thanks young man for giving me ideas what to try.

[@LuptonianPrince]

A80J here. Thank you so much man. Just had a death in the family and I literally was crying because all I wanted to do was escape. So the only difference with me is after replacing all hdmi's the sound went off again. Then I did it again and disconnected HDMI 2 - The closest to the edge of TV with an older 4k HDMI cable. Now even my PS5 will turn on TV again and soundboard says TV ARC again. This is insane!

[@GhostMop]

Just want to drop a thank you for this video. Unplugging all HDMI, powering off, then reconnecting solved my Roku and LG soundbar issue.

[@thadweber3631]

Wow!! First take and all the advice you provided helped!! Now I feel like an installer! Thank u! Trust me listen to this man! Awesome results and good clear instructions and fixes to try!

[@affiliateninja88]

You’re amazing. It worked ! I had to power off both the tv and sound bar for 10 sec and plug everything back in, thank you so much , that issue was driving me nuts

[@archwaytech]

Awesome!! Glad I could help 😄

[@simefors]

Thank you very much! My problem was no sound from my Samsung Q995B soundbar despite being connected to it both via cable from the tv and BT from the phone. I could see changes I made to sound level on screen, but no actual sound. After disconnecting and reconnecting power and hdmi cables the problem was resolved. Great video.

[@jacksondustin512]

Same thing happen to me and same solution 😅

[@xaviermariotti1501]

You’re a legend Josh. Struggling for 45 minutes till I came across this video. Cheers mate.

[@akashramtahal1593]

You saved my life. Thank you!!

[@sajan0212]

Disconnecting the cable, powering off the device , powering on device and connecting the cables back fixed the issue for me. Thank you .

[@bigc895]

I have a great sound bar, but every now and then the button in order to get the sound going konks out. Your simple steps made it come back to life again. Thank you so much bro. 👊🏾

[@trishilkawade2740]

I have been trying for over a month.. Every step u have told .. But dont know.. It didn't worked earlier.. But after watching ur video.. It worked 😍.. Thank u 🙏

[@archwaytech]

Glad I could help 😄

[@trishilkawade2740]

@@archwaytech SUBSCRIBED SUCCESSFULLY ❤ ALL THE BEST FOR UR CHANNEL BRO 🤜

[@archwaytech]

@@trishilkawade2740 Awesome! Thanks man. Appreciate it 😀

[@moeshafp]

Thank you.. omg‼️‼️ After hours of struggling I watched your video and it fix my issue.

[@jackiel8361]

Thank you for the instructions, 40 seconds watching the video and the issue was solved (after watching 3 videos)!

[@archwaytech]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback. Which step fixed it?

[@bladenhester9002]

Dude helped me fix my sound bar and it wasn’t even the same model soundbar

[@ronalddrake3821]

Thank you very much! My wife and I couldn’t figure it out! You are right on! HDMI Out! 😮

[@paulbramwell3362]

You DA man. Thanks very much. I just unplug both and plugged back in the order you suggested. All works well now. Kudos to you playa

[@seinhur7085]

Thank you so much! Spent like an hour without this video…

[@brianrogers5037]

Hi Josh, Thanks very much for your advice, it worked just as you described. So easy and straight forward. I am still thinking that there must be something wrong! Nothing usually goes so easily for me. 😊

[@danniellelane9430]

You're amazing! That worked. I've had my Samsung 8 series plugged in for years to my JBL sound bar through the ARC output. Just yesterday I got an ERROR on the sound bar and no sound would come out. I tried everything except your recommendation of unplugging everything in a specific order and plugging them back in. I just found your video and tried it and it worked! I'm so happy, phew! Thank you :)

[@archwaytech]

Awesome! I'm so glad to hear it all worked out for you. Enjoy the great sound again 😋

[@alisonmignon9273]

Wahoo! Powered on and off and 💨 I am back in business!! Thank you 🙏

[@TheRussframe]

Thank you!! I have been trying for months to fix this issue. Now sorted thanks to this video.

[@vonocampo6954]

USB out fixed my issue. less than a minute of this video helped me. awesome. thank you so much

[@daves8510]

WORKED! Absolutely no clue why it decided to separate itself from the TV, but it did. Samsung sound bars have great sound but are fussy sometimes. Now if I could just get it to come on & go off with the TV I'd be in good shape. thank you!!

[@a.garcia4683]

I would suggest that you look for and download the manual for your model.

[@a.garcia4683]

Getting the manual will help you with syncing it to turn off when you turn off the tv. And then on when you turn on the tv.

[@coolbeans25]

Thank you so much for this! Watched it and figured out about the HDMI ARC thing, put them in the right slots and BOOM, sound bar sounds amazing. Thanks so much!

[@archwaytech]

No worries Anthony. Glad I could help out 😊

[@helendunkley1697]

Got my answer within the first 36 seconds of your video HDMI ARC port! Thank you

[@JohnKowtecky]

Samsung powerbar was working well with sony TV until it didn't ... no control with remote nor any volume at all. Went through the first three steps suggested in video and problem was resolved. Thanks!!!

[@mojojoz9525]

Thank you for this!! 2 days later and come across this video to succeed!😊

[@peitz1702]

The unplugging route was all that was needed. Thanks.

[@quiteactually]

Good fix for Samsung, thank you. Unplugging everything performed a soft reset, and boom, the e-arc option appears!

[@MeatBallSpeciall]

Unplugging my tv for 10 seconds actually helped with my wifi bandwidth problem with my sound bar 🙌🏼

[@destination4me]

Thank you for this very good informative video. Helped me to sort out my issues with my Bose 600 soundbar and Samsung tv. I was struggling few weeks. Keep it up mate. Cheers

[@zamic1]

Thanks mate fixed for me. 👍🏼 unplugged everything twice and it worked on the second try Cheers

[@arod2435]

I had to replace my SAMSUNG HW-Q930B, I Just received my new one , i plugged everything exactly the way it was before i made the return but had no sound but the blue lights were all solid blue, so i knew it was minor , then i seen ur video , all i did was unplugged the SONY BRAVIA TV & The SAMSUNG Soundbar, then plugged them in, TV First then Soundbar & it worked thanks a million!!

[@archwaytech]

Awesome! Happy to help. What was wrong with your first Q930B?

[@arod2435]

Somehow i lost the actual Mount that it came with, so had to get a universal mount that came with adhesive piece to keep Soundbar from falling, Well i didnt put it on when i had to take TV down off the tv mount , i hit the soundbar off from over 4 feet on to the Hard Tile , 2 days in a row i did that , it broke a small piece off the corner, but yet it worked great ,but didnt want a banged up Soundbar, so i just wanted to replace it while i still could.

[@jimmurphy2352]

Thank you!! I spent hours on this headache. You’re video holed a lot

[@DevilFan669]

Thanks 🙏 I got my Sony Soundbar working I did what you did unplug all the cords from the tv and the tv itself too and I waited for 10 seconds and plug 🔌 everything back in and it worked and thank you 🙏 for helping me out with this bro 😎 really do appreciate it!

[@hannahmillen28]

Thank you! This was so helpful. Sound bar is working now

[@21chch]

Ok. Was gonna smash my JBL soundbar ..!! Was working through steaming and KZbin, but not direct from my tv. Made no sense. Did the unplug plug it back in. All good !!! THANKYOU!!!!!! I am favoriting this Clip. Cheers from Melbs !!🤘🏼

[@archwaytech]

Awesome! Im so glad you got it working 🥳🥳 Enjoy 😊

[@Point221b]

Tried it again into the arc socket, and it worked! 😊 Thanks.

[@KeanusRandom36]

YESSSSS Vizio sound bar wasn’t working!!!! I unplugged everything waited did the tv first! EVERYTHING WORKED! THANK YOU!!! I was so frustrated!!!!!

[@archwaytech]

Awesome!! Glad I could help 😊

[@gregoryernst2556]

My Bose soundbar quit broadcasting. Looking at the sound settings, it was getting a signal. I followed the part of unplugging everything and the order of re-plugging the power to the TV, etc. . Success. Thank you very much for the information.

[@jennieanderson9895]

I just got a new TV and was struggling to get the sound bar to work after setting everything up. You mentioned the Blu ray player so I unplugged that HDMI plug from the TV and then unplugged the TV and sound bar from the wall. Plugged everything in but the blu-ray player and it works again.

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

Omg!! The sticker marking the HDMI ports on my Samsung was lowered one slot so that the ports were mismarked. It was just dark enough for me to not catch it sooner. Thank you for helping me. Your troubleshooting made me slow down and catch the error. 😢

[@et3737]

By switching the cable, turning off the power and the TV and restarting it in the order you said solved my problem. Thanks very much!

[@TheDas5718]

You are terrific. Was trying for days!! The HDMI was plugged into wrong place as you predicted!!!

[@GameOverMarv]

Hahahah, I was driving myself bananas and this solved my prob immediately 🤦🏽. Thanks Josh!

[@howtostartupabusinessinhom3403]

checked out your advise and it worked a treat, thanks a lot Richard( Scotland.)

[@MarkH0508]

Thank you great troubleshooting. I appreciate it. You got my LG Soundbar working.!!!

[@kbanb24]

Thanks a million!!!!! It worked at step 3 - disconnecting the sound bar and tv

[@dianerobinson3498]

I want to thank you for your information. I unplugged everything and reset and my sound bar worked again. I thought I would have to send it back.tks

[@agrippa723]

Super ! Ce post m’a aidé à résoudre mon problème avec ma barre de son Sony que je croyais « morte ». J’ai tout débranché; les câbles HDMI puis débranché la télévision et la barre de son. J’ai attendu 3 minutes puis j’ai rebranché d’abord ma télévision et ensuite le câble HDMI de la barre de son sur les fiches Arc de la barre de son et sur la télévision. Pour finir j’ai branché la prise secteur de la barre de son et là les 3 petites led se sont allumées puis celle de TV est resté allumé. J’ai allumé mon téléviseur et là miracle ! La barre de son fonctionne et je peux commander le son avec la télécommande de mon téléviseur Bravia Sony comme avant. Je remercie la personne qui a fait cette vidéo qui m’a bien aidé. 😃👍🏻 Ma barre de son est une Sony HT-SF200

[@archwaytech]

That's so good to hear that it's all fixed now. Happy to help 😀

[@fredrikwitteveen5706]

Big big thanx!! The unplug everything and restart fix my problems. You are incredible!!

[@chawlee]

Was as simple as putting the HDMI cord into the right HDMI ARC slot. Thanks for simplifying things.

[@archwaytech]

Awesome! I think that trips a lot of people up. Glad I could help. 😊

[@jimwalters1964]

Just performing the 'power reboot' on both TV and my Polk Audio sound bar did the trick for - thanks!

[@superroxyt]

Thank you for the video. My brand new sound bar was stuck on mute. Unplugged everything and I got it working. Second time this has happened. Hopefully not again!

[@jjespinal386]

Thanks for making videos like this, turning off the TV and then the soundbar helped me. Thanks again

[@marnellwagner807]

Thank you, I was able to get our soundboard working after watching your video and following your instructions.

[@archwaytech]

Awesome! Happy to help 😊

[@jimbojones091]

Im actually astonished that unplugging and replugging it in the order you said actually worked

[@kevinquinonez3174]

Thanks a lot!!, I just needed to unplug the tv 😅

[@alteranbarpinar1001]

It worked,thanks a lot. Your advice was the only one it worked. I have someting to add. My Samsung Tv's smart hub can recognize the devices that plugged in. My problems begin with that I believe. Now I cancelled that when my tv tried to recognize my devices again after this reset procedure.

[@AquaB-et4pk]

Thank you. Just switching the plugs of at the wall fixed the problem 🤪😁

[@Ibonations]

I was about to throw my sound bar and TV off the second floor verandah. I was using the sound bar and TV and always had issues with it. it was literally just putting it in arc hdmi that fixed it. Thanks mate really helped.

[@amandamocanu9437]

Your advice worked! Only for us, the FOURTH time was the charm 🤦‍♀️😆 Thank you!

[@Mad4plumbing-ltd]

Hi Thanks for the info Rebooting the whole system Turning off the tv And the sound bar A cup of tea 5 mins later all working well Thanks very much 😊 And just I case your wondering it was tetley teabags 😂

[@shawnahartsock1529]

Great video! I've been trying to fix my soundbar for 40 minutes, this video helped me fix it right away! Thank you

[@Anaxxo]

What did you do then to fix it ? which part /solution did work ?

[@Rita70.]

THANK YOU! Got mine working just now because of this video. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Ncvideo802]

His first tip solved my problem. My TV was working with the sound bar just fine and then the next day it wasn’t. Had an extra HDMI cable so I’m set now and forever. Thanks!

[@CryptoGod79]

EXCELLENT VIDEO

[@davidl6671]

Thank you. Unplugging all was the key after an hour trying other things.