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bibst Author

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Why aren't my MacBook Pro speakers working? I can use my AirPods.

Why aren't my MacBook Pro 16" speakers working? I can use my AirPods.

MacBook Pro 15″

Posted on Mar 26, 2023 12:20 PM

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HWTech

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Posted on Mar 26, 2023 1:16 PM

Go into the Sound System Preferences/Settings and check the "Output" section to make sure your internal speakers are selected. Sometimes macOS won't revert back to the internal speakers after using wireless ear buds.

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