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Why has my soundbar stopped working?

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John Thompson

Published Mar 06, 2026

Why has my soundbar stopped working?

If you’ve connected your television set to the soundbar using a cable but there’s no audio, the most likely cause of the problem is an improper cable connection or a malfunctioning cable. Also, most soundbars can be easily connected to a TV and other components via HDMI, optical, and RCA cables.

Why does my Sony TV suddenly have no sound?

Check the Speakers setting on the TV. Make sure TV Speakers is selected. Increase the volume of the TV. A power reset or restart of the TV is recommended step and may resolve the sound issue.

What to do when sound goes out on Sony Bravia TV?

Get your Sony TV remote. Press and HOLD the UP ARROW on the remote, keeping it pointed to your TV….and then you need to Press and Release the Power button ON THE TV. That resets the TV. Once it shuts down, and restarts the TV, Turn the TV off.

Why does my Sony XBR 65a1e not work?

I recently updated my Sony XBR-65A1E to Android 8, and the TV sound didn’t work after the update. Sound from HDMI devices came through, however with no volume control or mute capability. The menu sound effects worked.

What kind of sound does a BRAVIA TV have?

I have a Sony Bravia TV going on 2 years old. Suddenly, the sound quit. Occasionally, it cuts in and out, but mostly out. This includes both the internal speakers as well as the external sound. Please … read more We have a sony SXRD WEGA KDSR60XBR1 rear projection television.

Why does my sound bar not work with my TV?

Make sure that Control for HDMI or BRAVIA Sync of your TV and audio device is set to ON. Make sure that the ARC feature of your audio device is set to ON or AUTO. Verify that sound is output from the TV after turning on the TV and then the audio device. Make sure that your audio device is set to TV input.

I recently updated my Sony XBR-65A1E to Android 8, and the TV sound didn’t work after the update. Sound from HDMI devices came through, however with no volume control or mute capability. The menu sound effects worked.

Why is there no sound on my BRAVIA TV?

If the audio system connected to the TV doesn’t support DTS or Dolby Digital, it may not output sound depending on the type of broadcast or video. Press the Quick Settings or HOME button on the supplied remote depending on the TV: Select Settings. Select Sound, Display & Sound, or BRAVIA Settings depending on your TV. Select Audio output.

How can I troubleshoot my Sony Bravia TV?

Does your TV have an issue? Most issues can be resolved by following easy troubleshooting steps. To get started, select the issue or symptom with your TV. If your questions aren’t covered in this guide, please enter your query in the search bar on the main Sony support website.

Make sure that Control for HDMI or BRAVIA Sync of your TV and audio device is set to ON. Make sure that the ARC feature of your audio device is set to ON or AUTO. Verify that sound is output from the TV after turning on the TV and then the audio device. Make sure that your audio device is set to TV input.