have low or no volume from computer how to fix?/also no volume to smart tv thru hdmi hookup? Locked Question. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question. jihad saleh • 115 Reputation points 2026-01-23T01:48:01.8266667+00:00 my device windows 11 with no sound and there is a notification that 'there is no audio device is installed' 400+ votes my device windows 11 with no sound and there is a notification that 'there is no audio device is installed' Supriya Gupta • 10 Reputation points 2026-02-17T12:30:03.4833333+00:00 Low or no volume can be fixed by making sure that the volume isn’t muted and is turned up on both your computer and TV, confirm the correct audio output device is selected, update or reinstall audio drivers, and try a different HDMI cable or port. 20+ votes Low or no volume can be fixed by making sure that the volume isn’t muted and is turned up on both your computer and TV, confirm the correct audio output device is selected, update or reinstall audio drivers, and try a different HDMI cable or port. Gabriele Drewry • 0 Reputation points 2026-03-07T23:44:16.2433333+00:00 I have the same problem 20+ votes I have the same problem Ken Sheldon • 30 Reputation points 2026-03-10T16:49:52.8766667+00:00 Internal speaker on my PC was working up to today. Now it is telling me thhat no audio device can be found. Drivr updated, turnd PCC off/on, same result 100+ votes Internal speaker on my PC was working up to today. Now it is telling me thhat no audio device can be found. Drivr updated, turnd PCC off/on, same result Jeffrey Sternklar • 0 Reputation points 2026-06-09T14:37:54.8633333+00:00 I just go to Device Manager/Sound, Video and Game Controller and disable and then re-enable the driver at the last entry (for me, the Realtek entry). That does the trick and my speakers work. Every so often it doesn't rengage automatically and I have to disable and re-enable the driver to make it work. 10+ votes I just go to Device Manager/Sound, Video and Game Controller and disable and then re-enable the driver at the last entry (for me, the Realtek entry). That does the trick and my speakers work. Every so often it doesn't rengage automatically and I have to disable and re-enable the driver to make it work. AI answer 2025-12-22T16:35:16.4533333+00:00 To address audio output problems in Windows 11, including low or no volume from your computer and issues with HDMI output to a smart TV, you can follow these troubleshooting steps: Check Audio Output Device : Ensure that the correct audio output device is selected. Right-click the sound icon in the taskbar, select "Open Sound settings," and choose the appropriate output device. Volume Settings : Verify that the volume is turned up both in the system settings and the application you are using. Check the app-specific volume settings if applicable. System Volume : Make sure that the system volume is not muted or set too low. You can adjust this in the sound settings or by using the volume slider. Check HDMI Connection : If you are using HDMI to connect to a smart TV, ensure that the HDMI cable is securely connected. You may also need to select the HDMI output as the default playback device in the sound settings. Update Drivers : Ensure that your audio drivers are up to date. You can check for updates through Windows Update or the device manufacturer's website. Device Manager : Open Device Manager and check if there are any issues with the audio devices. Look for any warning symbols next to audio devices and update or reinstall drivers if necessary. Troubleshoot Audio : Use the built-in troubleshooter for audio problems. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, and select "Playing Audio" to run the troubleshooter. Check Hardware : If the problem persists, check your hardware. Ensure that your speakers or TV are functioning properly and that there are no issues with the audio output ports. By following these steps, you should be able to resolve audio output issues on your Windows 11 device and through HDMI to your smart TV. References: Troubleshooting Audio Testing Resolved issues in Windows 11, version 21H2 AI-generated content may be incorrect. Read our transparency notes for more information. To address audio output problems in Windows 11, including low or no volume from your computer and issues with HDMI output to a smart TV, you can follow these troubleshooting steps: Check Audio Output Device : Ensure that the correct audio output device is selected. Right-click the sound icon in the taskbar, select "Open Sound settings," and choose the appropriate output device. Volume Settings : Verify that the volume is turned up both in the system settings and the application you are using. Check the app-specific volume settings if applicable. System Volume : Make sure that the system volume is not muted or set too low. You can adjust this in the sound settings or by using the volume slider. Check HDMI Connection : If you are using HDMI to connect to a smart TV, ensure that the HDMI cable is securely connected. You may also need to select the HDMI output as the default playback device in the sound settings. Update Drivers : Ensure that your audio drivers are up to date. You can check for updates through Windows Update or the device manufacturer's website. Device Manager : Open Device Manager and check if there are any issues with the audio devices. Look for any warning symbols next to audio devices and update or reinstall drivers if necessary. Troubleshoot Audio : Use the built-in troubleshooter for audio problems. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, and select "Playing Audio" to run the troubleshooter. Check Hardware : If the problem persists, check your hardware. Ensure that your speakers or TV are functioning properly and that there are no issues with the audio output ports. By following these steps, you should be able to resolve audio output issues on your Windows 11 device and through HDMI to your smart TV. Troubleshooting Audio Testing Resolved issues in Windows 11, version 21H2 Ferdinand Nanalig • 32,850 Reputation points • Independent Advisor 2025-12-22T17:10:46.5533333+00:00 Hi, I am an independent advisor and welcome to Microsoft Q&A. Let me help you with this issue. Please hover your mouse over the sound icon at the lower right-hand corner, then right-click it and click Troubleshoot Sound. Let the troubleshooter finish its task, then this should either resolve the problem or display an error message. If that doesn't work, we need to remove the Audio driver from the Device Manager and restart the PC to reinstall it. Here are the steps to completely remove a Device from your computer. Step 1. Use shortcut keys Windows key + X. Step 2. Select Device Manager. Step 3. Expand the entry Sound, Video, and Game Controllers. Right-click the problematic device, which is either Realtek Audio, or AMD High-definition Audio, or High-Definition Audio, depending on the audio device installed in your PC, and select Uninstall device. Step 4. You need to check the option Delete the driver software for this device and then click the Uninstall button. Step 5. Reboot the computer. After the reboot, please see if the problem is fixed. If that still does not work, please visit the support website of your laptop or desktop and then download and install the latest Audio driver, then restart the PC. 4 comments Show comments for this answer Roba Shelema • 0 Reputation points 2026-02-17T12:26:48.8566667+00:00 my device windows 11 with no sound. How can I fix it? 3 votes Ken Sheldon • 30 Reputation points 2026-03-10T16:58:22.9933333+00:00 Hover over icon and get "no audio device is installed". 2 votes Jane Carnall • 0 Reputation points 2026-03-26T10:59:10.0766667+00:00 Ferdinand's fix works, which is great, but the problem recurs and requires the same fix every time. Further, the rate at which I have to apply this fix is increasing - I was originally only having to do this once every few days, and it's now every day and sometimes more often than once a day. 2 votes Caro Wolhuter • 0 Reputation points 2026-06-09T13:55:52.5933333+00:00 I built my PC, as I have built many - many - PCs before this one. THIS IS A WINDOWS 11 ISSUE. BUG FIX PLEASE. 7 votes

Hi, I am an independent advisor and welcome to Microsoft Q&A. Let me help you with this issue. Please hover your mouse over the sound icon at the lower right-hand corner, then right-click it and click Troubleshoot Sound. Let the troubleshooter finish its task, then this should either resolve the problem or display an error message. If that doesn't work, we need to remove the Audio driver from the Device Manager and restart the PC to reinstall it. Here are the steps to completely remove a Device from your computer. Step 1. Use shortcut keys Windows key + X. Step 2. Select Device Manager. Step 3. Expand the entry Sound, Video, and Game Controllers. Right-click the problematic device, which is either Realtek Audio, or AMD High-definition Audio, or High-Definition Audio, depending on the audio device installed in your PC, and select Uninstall device. Step 4. You need to check the option Delete the driver software for this device and then click the Uninstall button. Step 5. Reboot the computer. After the reboot, please see if the problem is fixed. If that still does not work, please visit the support website of your laptop or desktop and then download and install the latest Audio driver, then restart the PC. Roba Shelema • 0 Reputation points 2026-02-17T12:26:48.8566667+00:00 my device windows 11 with no sound. How can I fix it? 3 votes my device windows 11 with no sound. How can I fix it? Ken Sheldon • 30 Reputation points 2026-03-10T16:58:22.9933333+00:00 Hover over icon and get "no audio device is installed". 2 votes Hover over icon and get "no audio device is installed". Jane Carnall • 0 Reputation points 2026-03-26T10:59:10.0766667+00:00 Ferdinand's fix works, which is great, but the problem recurs and requires the same fix every time. Further, the rate at which I have to apply this fix is increasing - I was originally only having to do this once every few days, and it's now every day and sometimes more often than once a day. 2 votes Ferdinand's fix works, which is great, but the problem recurs and requires the same fix every time. Further, the rate at which I have to apply this fix is increasing - I was originally only having to do this once every few days, and it's now every day and sometimes more often than once a day. Caro Wolhuter • 0 Reputation points 2026-06-09T13:55:52.5933333+00:00 I built my PC, as I have built many - many - PCs before this one. THIS IS A WINDOWS 11 ISSUE. BUG FIX PLEASE. 7 votes I built my PC, as I have built many - many - PCs before this one. THIS IS A WINDOWS 11 ISSUE. BUG FIX PLEASE. Deleted This answer has been deleted due to a violation of our Code of Conduct. The answer was manually reported or identified through automated detection before action was taken. Please refer to our Code of Conduct for more information. Comments have been turned off. Learn more This answer has been deleted due to a violation of our Code of Conduct. The answer was manually reported or identified through automated detection before action was taken. Please refer to our Code of Conduct for more information. Comments have been turned off. Learn more Deleted This answer has been deleted due to a violation of our Code of Conduct. The answer was manually reported or identified through automated detection before action was taken. Please refer to our Code of Conduct for more information. Comments have been turned off. Learn more This answer has been deleted due to a violation of our Code of Conduct. The answer was manually reported or identified through automated detection before action was taken. Please refer to our Code of Conduct for more information. Comments have been turned off. Learn more