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Why is my sound not working on my BRAVIA TV?

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Matthew Barrera

Published May 07, 2026

Why is my sound not working on my BRAVIA TV?

If the audio device connected to the TV does not support compressed audio, sound may not be output depending on the type of broadcast or video. Check your TV manual for more details. If you have a BRAVIA TV, update the TV software to the latest version.

Where can I find the Sony Bravia troubleshooting guide?

If your questions aren’t covered in this guide, please enter your query in the search bar on the main Sony support website.

What should I do if I Can’t Hear My Sound on my TV?

Check the sound after completing each step. Disconnect the cables between your TV and the home theater system or home audio system, and then reconnect them. Make sure the cables are secure at both ends. Verify whether your TV has an ARC label on the HDMI port.

How can I connect my BRAVIA audio system to my TV?

Turn on the Control for HDMI or BRAVIA Sync on both devices. Set the Audio Return Channel (ARC) or TV Audio Input Mode of the audio system to On or Auto . Note: This setting may not be available on some products. Connect a high-speed HDMI cable to the HDMI ARC port of the TV and to the HDMI OUT ARC of the audio device.

How do you fix a TV that has no sound?

Here is are some things to try when the TV on but no sound is coming out. It is possible that your TV could be on mute. Turn off mute by clicking the mute button on your remote. Your volume might also be turned all the way down. Tinker with the volume and turn it up to see if this solves your problem.

Why is HDMI audio not working?

There are several reasons why your HDMI sound might not be working. The problem could be anywhere from your PC, the HDMI cable, to your monitor or TV. Start out by plugging your HDMI to another PC. If the issue persists, then the cable or your monitor/TV is likely to be the issue; if not, then the PC might be the issue.

Why is sound not working on TV?

The most common cause of no sound is accidental use of the television’s “Mute” function. Make sure the speaker source switch on the back of the television is switched to “Int” if you are using the television’s speakers and “Ext” if using surround sound. If not set properly, you will not hear the television sound.

Is Sony Bravia compatible with Apple TV?

The Sony Bravia LED 4K TV is one of the best deals out there to get Android Smart TV functionality. Fortunately, the Apple TV works well with this Bravia. Since the Apple TV doesn’t yet support 4K, just plugin the HDMI cable from your Apple TV to any of the Sony HDMI ports and you are good to go.