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How I Fix My Westinghouse TV No Sound

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Are you facing trouble with the sound on your Westinghouse TV? If you’re experiencing no sound or distorted audio, there could be several reasons behind it. You must check the exact reasons which are causing the issue before implementing any solution.

Possible Issues:

  • The audio cables are not connected properly
  • Tool low volume/Muted volume
  • Sound Settings are set wrongly
  • The TV speaker is malfunctioning
  • Input source/HDMI cable issue
  • Outdated Software

Key Solution Points:

  • Restart Your TV
  • Update Firmware
  • Adjust TV audio settings
  • Make sure all cables are properly connected
  • Factory reset your TV

Westinghouse 24″ HD Smart TV

Westinghouse TV No Sound | Issues & Solutions

Unplug Your TV

The first and simplest method is to unplug your TV from the wall and wait for 60 seconds before plugging it back in. This will reset your TV. It’s important to note that this method is different from just switching the remote on and off.

Unplug Your TV

Reset Your TV

I suggest you reset or restart the TV with a certain key combination on the remote. Here’s how you can do it:

  • Press the home button on the remote five times.
  • Press the up button once.
  • Press the rewind button twice.
  • Press the fast-forward button twice.
Reset Your TV

Your TV will restart, and the process should take about 30 to 45 seconds. Wait for the TV to reboot and then check to see if your sound issue is fixed. Resetting the TV also ensures fixes inconstant volume.

Check HDMI and Power cables

Sometimes, your HDMI cable becomes loose over time and it doesn’t make the connection intact. Sometimes, power cables are damaged due to a heavy current flux passed through your wiring cables which is why we use Surge Protectors.

So, both of the above reasons may cause your TV screen to flicker. If you are also using a Streaming device such as Roku, or Firestick, You must perform the following steps to diagnose the problem.

  • Check that the HDMI cable is securely connected to both the TV and the device you are connecting.
  • Try using a different HDMI cable to see if the problem is with the cable itself.
  • Try connecting the device to a different HDMI port on the TV to see if the problem is with the port.
  • Try connecting the device to a different TV to see if the problem is with the device itself.
  • HDMI error also causes TV keep turning off.
  • You may need to use a different cable if you are trying to watch at a higher resolution such as 4K.

Check for System Updates

If your sound is still not working, You may need to check your TV Firmware.

  • Go to the settings menu by clicking on the home button on your remote and select “Settings.”
Westinghouse Settings
  • Go to “System”  > “System Update.”
System Update
  • If there is an update available, download and install it. After the update is complete, try the sound again.

Reset the Audio

Sometimes, This simple audio reset works for me and you should also try resetting the TV audio. Here’s how:

  • Go to the settings menu by clicking on the home button on your remote and selecting “Settings.”
  • Go to “System” and then “Advanced System Settings.”
Advanced System Settings
  • Go to “Factory Reset” > “Reset TV Audio.”
Reset TV Audio
  • Press the “Play/Pause” button three times to reset the audio.

After resetting the audio, the TV will restart, and you should check to see if your sound is working again.

Check If Audio player is connected

Sometimes, whenever we find an issue in our TV like this one related to audio, We neglect external devices connected to our TV such as a DVD player or VCR.

Either these external devices are damaged or they are not plugged in correctly which has also muted your TV sound.

Audio player

Volume Is Too Low Or Muted

You must check your TV volume while implementing other complex solutions. Because sometimes our TV volume is either muted or volume has been turned down.

  • Take your TV remote control
  • Locate the Volume button.
  • Increase your TV volume.

Check Sound Settings

If your TV’s built-in speaker is used for the sound purpose, you must check this setting in your TV and make sure that the sound option is marked “TV Speaker”

  • Press the “Home” button on Remote.
  • Go to “Settings“
  • Then go to “Audio.”

Here, you can check your sound option. Make sure to mark it as your TV built-in speaker.

Wrong Sound Settings

Here are some steps which you need to check mark.

  • Make sure that your TV isn’t set to Stereo Mode.
  • Access the Menu and locate the Settings option.
  • From the Settings menu, choose Sound and press Enter.
  • Once in the Sound Settings, navigate to the Surround Mode option and select it.
  • Use the Enter key to confirm your Surround Mode selection.
  • If the AVL mode is currently active, disable it.
  • Next, fine-tune the sound to your liking by adjusting the sound mode, Bass for low frequencies, Treble for high frequencies, and Balance to even out sound from the left and right speakers.

Westinghouse 24″ HD Smart TV

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Westinghouse 24" HD Smart Roku TV

Factory Reset Everything

If all else fails, you can try a factory reset, which will reset everything back to factory default settings. This means you will need to set up everything again from scratch, including your language, region, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi password, Netflix, Amazon, and any other settings you had before. To do a factory reset:

  • Go to the settings menu by clicking on the home button on your remote and selecting “Settings.”
  • Go to “System” and then “Advanced System Settings.”
  • Go to “Factory Reset” and follow the on-screen instructions to reset everything.

Note that every TV will have a different four-digit pin, which should be located on the bottom right-hand side of the TV.

Contact Support

If none of the above solutions worked, it’s time to seek professional help. Contact Westinghouse customer support or a certified technician to fix the issue. They might be able to diagnose the problem and suggest a solution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change the audio output on my Westinghouse TV?

  • First, Power on TV and AV Receiver.
  • Using the TV’s setup menu select audio settings
  • Now, select the speaker setting of your choice.
  • On to listen to both internal and external speakers O to listen to external speakers only.

What should I do if the speakers of my Westinghouse TV are damaged?

If the speakers of your Westinghouse TV are damaged, you might need to get them replaced. Contact Westinghouse customer support or a certified technician for assistance.

Can I use external speakers with my Westinghouse TV?

Yes, you can use external speakers with your Westinghouse TV. Make sure that the TV is set to “external speakers” in the audio settings and that the speakers are connected correctly.


Muhammad Azam

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