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BZurb Author

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no sound from TV when connecting MacBook air

when I connect my MacBook air to a smart tv via hdmi cable I am getting no sound from the tv, just from my MacBook.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Mar 16, 2022 1:39 PM

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ASTRO24

Community Specialist

Posted on Mar 17, 2022 10:18 AM

Hi BZurb,

Once you have your Mac and Smart TV connected by HDMI, you will need to change the audio output on the Mac. To do so:

Go to Apple menu () and choose System Preferences
Click Sound
choose Output
Select your Tv from the list of devices shown

You can find these and addition guidance in Use your TV as a display with Mac.

Regards.

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