How to Fix No HDMI Sound after Upgrade to Windows 10

Jun. 24, 2022 / Updated by Daphne to Windows 10

Recently, we've gotten multiple users' reports about the Windows 10 HDMI no sound or HDMI audio not working issue. After connecting the HDMI monitor or HDMI TV to a Windows 10 desktop or laptop, there's normal video output, but the HDMI audio is not working. How to fix the no sound through HDMI issue on Windows 10? Below are 4 solutions for you to make it.

Method 1. Select the Right HDMI Port to Resolve Windows 10 HDMI No Sound

If the HDMI TV has multiple HDMI ports (HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4…), use the TV remote to select the right HDMI port that connecting your TV to your computer. Then follow the steps of Method 2 to enable the HDMI TV audio playback. At last, reboot your computer to apply all settings.

Method 2. Download Drive Talent to Update HDMI Audio Drivers after Windows 10 Update

After your Windows are upgraded to Windows 10, your HDMI audio drivers are not upgraded correspondingly. Therefore, the sound drivers of your HDMI TV or monitor are incompatible with your new system, which result in no sound issues.

You could go to your HDMI device manufacturer's official website to manually download sound drivers for Windows 10, which will be very time-consuming. Alternatively, you could try an easy-and-quick drivers download utility Driver Talent to instantly fix the Windows 10 HDMI audio not working issue. Driver Talent could identify your HDMI sound drivers problems in seconds and then download and install the compatible drivers within quite a few minutes.

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Take the steps below to download and update the most compatible HDMI sound drivers to fix HDMI not working in Windows 10

Step 1. Click "scan" to find out outdated, broken, corrupt or missing HDMI sound drivers issues.

Step 2. Update HDMI Audio Drivers to Fix HDMI Not Working in Windows 10

Click "Update" in the "Stable drivers" tab to download and install the best-matched updated HDMI audio drivers for Windows 10.

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Method 3. Enable HDMI Audio Playback to Fix Windows 10 HDMI Sound Not Working

When you encounter the Windows 10 HDMI audio not working, confirm whether the audio playback of your HDMI TV or monitor is enabled on your computer first. Take Toshiba HDMI TV as an example, and here's how.

Step 1. Open "Control panel"

Step 2. Choose Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices > Sound

Step 3. Select "Playback" tab

Step 4. Click "Digital Output Device or HDMI"

Step 5. Click "Set Default" and then click "OK"

Step 6. Rebstart the HDMI device

Method 4. Reboot Your Computer

Reboot your computer to make the HDMI sound drivers updates take effect.

Note: It is vital to backup your drivers before installing new HDMI sound drivers. Driver Talent also allow you to restore drivers from backup in case of driver crashes.

For other Windows 10 issues,such as no WiFi avaiable, black screen, stuck in reboot loop, you could visit our Windows 10 Issues and Fix page for solutions.

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