7 Ways to Fix Google Chrome Sound Not Working on Headphones
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Basic Fixes
Fix 1: Unmute Tab
Google Chrome allows you to mute individual sites with a click or two. You might have accidentally hit the mute button, and that’s why there is no sound on Chrome.
To fix it, open the website having the sound issue,right-clickon the tab at the top, and selectUnmuteSite.
Fix 2: Check Chrome Sound Settings
Google Chrome comes with a native setting to disable sound. Check if you’ve enabled it.
Step 1: In Chrome, typechrome://settings/content/soundin the address bar.
It will take you directly to the sound settings of Chrome. Alternatively, go toChrome Settings > Site Settings (under Privacy and Security) > Sound.
Step 2:Turn onAllow Sites to play sound (recommended). That means all sites can play music.
Next, verify that the particular website isn’t added under Mute. If it’s there, remove it.
Step 3: Close Chrome andrestartit. The sound should be back on Chrome.
Fix 3: Check Chrome Sound in the Volume Mixer
You can also check and increase the level of volume output from the Chrome app on your Windows PC using the volume mixer tool.
Step 1:Open the tab in Chrome that doesn’t have sound.
Step 2:Right-clickon the sound icon in the taskbar and choose OpenVolume Mixer.
Step 3: Ensure Chrome isnot on muteand volume levels are reasonably high.
Fix 4: Change Playback Settings
Sometimes, the sound is mistakenly routed to a non-connected output because all audio channels aren’t utilized.
Step 1:Open theControl Panelon your PC and go toSound.
Step 2:You will find your connected speakers or headphones listed under thePlayback tabin Sound settings. Click on the respectivespeaker/headphonename and hit theConfigurebutton.
If that window shows up nothing, you will have to troubleshoot the audio drivers in your Windows computer first.
Step 3:You will be taken to the Speaker Setup screen. ChooseStereounder Audio channels and hit theNextbutton. Complete the rest of the setup without changing anything.
By the end, the sound will be back on Chrome.
Fix 5: Pick Correct Output Device
If your Windows PC is providing the sound output to another device, you will not be able to listen to any sound on your headphones.
Step 1:Go toWindows Settings(from the Start Menu), followed bySystem > Sound. Alternatively, typeSound settingsin Windows search. Click on it.
Step 2: Under Sound settings, click on the drop-down box underOutputand choose thecorrect speaker.
Test the sound on Chrome. If the issue is fixed, all is good. Otherwise, continue.
Step 3:On the same screen, scroll down and click onApp volume and device preferencesunder Advanced sound options.
Step 4:If Chrome is listed under Apps, make sureDefaultis selected under the Output drop-down box. Also, check thevolume slider. It should be high or 100. Test the audio.
Also Read:How to fix default audio device keeps changing on Windows.
Fix 6: Troubleshoot Sound on Windows
You can also use the native troubleshooting feature to detect sound issues on your PC, especially Chrome. For that, go toSound Settingsby typingSound Settingsin Windows search.
Then, click on theTroubleshootbutton present below the Master volume icon. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Also Read:How to change sound volume in Windows.
Fix 7: Update Windows Sound Driver
At times, the sound driver gets corrupted, and that results in no sound with various multimedia apps. To fix it, you have to update or uninstall it.
Step 1:Right-clickon the start menu icon and selectDevice Manager.
Step 2:ExpandSound, video, and game controller. Right-click on your audio driver and selectUpdate driver. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Once complete, restart your PC. Now, try playing audio in Chrome.
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Last updated on 18 June, 2024
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