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How do I get sound through HDMI Ubuntu?
Fix no audio through HDMI in Ubuntu
- Open the sound setting.
- In the sound settings, in Output tab the built-in-audio was set to Analog Stereo Duplex.
- Connect your TV or external monitor through HDMI while you are using Ubuntu.
- Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and use the following command: pulseaudio -k.
How do I fix no sound in Ubuntu?
Check the ALSA Mixer
- Open the terminal.
- Type alsamixer and press the Enter key.
- Select your correct sound card by pressing F6.
- Use the left and right arrow keys to select a volume control.
- Use the up and down arrow keys to increase and decrease volume levels for each control.
How do I get sound through HDMI?
Right-click the volume control icon on the bottom taskbar and click on “Playback Devices” to open the pop-up window for sound options. In the “Playback” tab, select “Digital Output Device” or “HDMI” as the default device, click “Set Default” and click “OK” to save the changes.
Why can’t I hear anything on Ubuntu?
Open the system menu and make sure that the sound is not muted or turned down. You should also check that you have not muted the application that you are using to play sound (for example, your music player or movie player). The application may have a mute or volume button in its main window, so check that.
How do I fix no sound in Linux?
Check your Linux kernel version and if it is 5.4 or lower, try this possible workaround that is suggested by Arch Linux and Ubuntu developers. Save and close the file and reboot your system. You should have the audio back. If it fixed your sound problem, you may want to fix brightness issue as well.
Why is my HDMI not working in Ubuntu 20.04?
After upgrading from Ubuntu 18.04 to 20.04, I noticed that pulseaudio would no longer detect HDMI audio output (plugged to an nVidia graphics card) when turning my TV on after I logged in. HDMI output is just not listed anymore in sound settings. This used to work in 18.04.
How to get sound from HDMI in Ubuntu?
When you change it to HDMI, a new icon for HDMI pops up in the left sidebar. Click on it and enjoy the sound of music. This solution worked for me in Ubuntu 15.04. Unlike the previous solution, this time there was no option to change the output mode to Digital Stereo.
What to do if there is no HDMI output?
There was no option for HDMI Output though. There is a section of Sounds Preferences called Output, where you can select two identical looking “Built-in Audio Stereo” options. One has Connector set to “Analog Output”, the other has “Headphones” – selecting “Analog Output” fixed the HDMI issue.
How to get Sound of Music from external monitor in Ubuntu?
Note that you must be connected to an external monitor through a HDMI cable to see HDMI output option. When you change it to HDMI, a new icon for HDMI pops up in the left sidebar. Click on it and enjoy the sound of music. This solution worked for me in Ubuntu 15.04.