I can’t get sound from my tv after plugging in my USB-C to HDMI cable . I’ve tried everything .
In “Output” my cable comes up as Display but says nothing about sound .
Also I’ve tried Setting my Sound effects to my TV , creating a new audio device in Audio MIDI Setup ….. all equals nothing .
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4
after re-reading your question, i noticed you have a USB-C to HDMI cable. in most cases that is exactly what they are, a cable. for a mac you need an adapter, not a cable. while some USB-C to HDMI cables have an adapter built-in, most do not. the adapter has circuitry in them that turns the mac's USB-C signal into a usable HDMI signal that a television can "understand" as an audio/video signal.
have a look here: About the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
the one i use is cheaper and can be found on amazon here: Tripp Lite USB C to HDMI Video Adapter
after re-reading your question, i noticed you have a USB-C to HDMI cable. in most cases that is exactly what they are, a cable. for a mac you need an adapter, not a cable. while some USB-C to HDMI cables have an adapter built-in, most do not. the adapter has circuitry in them that turns the mac's USB-C signal into a usable HDMI signal that a television can "understand" as an audio/video signal.
have a look here: About the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
the one i use is cheaper and can be found on amazon here: Tripp Lite USB C to HDMI Video Adapter
here in Canada we have access to shipping from OWC. they are the go-to for mac compatible hardware. in Australia there are OWC resellers. due to me not knowing the geography there, i don't know which one is close to you. but you can go to the reseller site and find if there is one that will ship to you. just scroll down till you see the Australia section.
have you opened the menubar sound options and choose the SONY tv. my tv is a samsung, but this is where i mean to check.
Hi Jeff ,
Yes I tried that and had a good look through my TV settings . Nothing
Wow ok . I thought just the cord would work . I don’t think that Amazon link ships to Australia but I’ll look into getting an adapter .
Thanks so much
you're welcome.
Thanks but I’ve already ordered one elsewhere . I do really appreciate your help though . You are a legend . I hope it works !
the only reason that it wouldn't work would be a faulty USB-C port. it will be "plug n play". no software drivers needed. :)
I’m sure you are correct . Now I’ll just wait and see lol
Still not working …..
Not all HDMI cables/adapters have audio, some only pass video. Maybe that is the case here.
MacBook Pro to Sony TV USB-C/HDMI Problem
