Solution to Error: ‘No Sound from Chromecast’

Chromecast is one of the best systems to access extended features on your TV. In fact, it could be said that it turns your television into a SMART TV, so you can watch Netflix and other services with an old television. However, Chromecast is not without its flaws and one of the most common is that the audio is not heardFortunately, this can be solved very easily.

Why won’t the Chromecast sound play?

There are various reasons why the Chromecast sound is not playing. The first thing would be to verify that the video / audio you are trying to listen to, really has sound. There is a possibility that you’re 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 may not be reproduced by a temporary failure or configuration error, which is usually solved by restarting or resetting the Chromecast device. We will talk about all this later.

How to fix Chromecast sound problems

The solutions for Chromecast sound problems are usually very basic. In any case, below, we list all the related methods to fix issues with audio on a Chromecast device, read carefully.

Try turning the device on and off

Like 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 reboot 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. It is necessary to disconnect both cables for a few seconds to restart 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 team silencedTo turn up the volume, simply play any content on your Chromecast and turn up the volume from your cell phone.

Check the audio settings on your TV

Keep in mind 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 turn up the volume on your TV.

Check the Chromecast to make sure there are no errors

A configuration error may be the cause of no sound, in this case the first thing to do is verify that your mobile is connected to the Chromecast. You may not be able to turn up the volume simply because you didn’t 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 don’t find any configuration error on the device, it is recommended factory reset, something that we show you below.

Chromecast factory reset

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 do it 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 option ‘Settings’ 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 bug 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 cannot find in Chromecast.

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