Why is there no sound on my android box?
Christopher Pierce
Published Apr 30, 2026
Why is there no sound on my android box?
One of the most common and frequent causes of no sound on Android TV Box is when the settings are incorrectly configured, preventing the audio drivers from functioning correctly. A loose cable is more often one reason why your Android TV Box might be giving no audio. This is more common than you might be thinking.
How do I enable HDMI Audio?
Answers
- Right-click the volume icon in the system tray.
- Click “Playback Devices”
- Find your HDMI Output device, and either right-click it and select Enable, or open Properties and set “Device Usage” to “Use this device (Enable)”
How do I fix the sound on my Android TV?
- Open the Settings screen. How to access Settings. Using the Quick Settings button (For models released in 2019 or later)
- The next steps will depend on your TV menu options: Select Display & Sound — Sound — Reset — Yes. Select Display & Sound — Sound adjustment — Advanced — Reset.
What to do if cable box is not connected to AV receiver?
If the cable used to connected the TV and the cable box is not connected properly. Follow these steps to resolve the issue. Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT of the cable box to the HDMI SAT/CATV input of the AV receiver.
Is there any sound from the cable box?
All other inputs have sound without any issues. Only cable box is silent with picture present. Tried to connect the cable box to another input like dvd or blu ray – no sound. Tried to change the hdmi cable – no difference.
Why is there no sound coming from my AV receiver?
If still sound is not heard after adjusting all these settings, set the Input Mode of the AV receiver to Auto. There is no sound or audio through the speakers when watching television programming . No digital audio when connected with an optical or digital coax cable .
Why is my sound not coming out of my TV?
The following are the possible causes for sound not to output when a cable box is connected to an AV receiver and to the TV using an HDMI® cable. If the settings of the cable box is not set correctly. If the cable used to connected the TV and the cable box is not connected properly.
If the cable used to connected the TV and the cable box is not connected properly. Follow these steps to resolve the issue. Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT of the cable box to the HDMI SAT/CATV input of the AV receiver.
All other inputs have sound without any issues. Only cable box is silent with picture present. Tried to connect the cable box to another input like dvd or blu ray – no sound. Tried to change the hdmi cable – no difference.
If still sound is not heard after adjusting all these settings, set the Input Mode of the AV receiver to Auto. There is no sound or audio through the speakers when watching television programming . No digital audio when connected with an optical or digital coax cable .
How to troubleshoot no sound / audio with a digital box?
Remove the power cable from the back of the unit and unplug the power from the wall or power bar. Wait 30 seconds and then reconnect the black power cable. It will take between 30 seconds and 2 minutes for the cable box to reboot. Power on your cable box and test it again. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
