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Hi the sound is not working when I try to watch Apple TV

Apple TV sound


Hi, the sound is not working when I try to watch series with Apple TV4K

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 16

Posted on Jul 1, 2023 4:03 PM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2023 7:37 AM

See if it behaves better when setting the Audio Format to Stereo. The default (“Auto”) is to use PCM Multichannel, which some TVs may not support. Two alternative compatibility settings are available: Dolby Digital 5.1 and Stereo. Stereo would be suitable for setups with one or two speakers.


Adjust video and audio settings on Apple TV - Apple Support

Adjust other audio settings
* Audio format: By default, Apple TV uses the best audio format available. You can change the audio format if you’re experiencing problems with playback. Select Audio Format, then select Change Format and choose either Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, or Stereo.
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Jul 2, 2023 7:37 AM in response to Marie-D2209

See if it behaves better when setting the Audio Format to Stereo. The default (“Auto”) is to use PCM Multichannel, which some TVs may not support. Two alternative compatibility settings are available: Dolby Digital 5.1 and Stereo. Stereo would be suitable for setups with one or two speakers.


Adjust video and audio settings on Apple TV - Apple Support

Adjust other audio settings
* Audio format: By default, Apple TV uses the best audio format available. You can change the audio format if you’re experiencing problems with playback. Select Audio Format, then select Change Format and choose either Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, or Stereo.

Jul 1, 2023 11:28 PM in response to Marie-D2209

Please describe “not working”.


What happens when you try to watch? Is audio silent or incomplete or distorted?

Is the effect the same for all content? Do you notice a difference between sources with known stereo audio (e.g. YouTube) and known surround sound audio (e.g. Apple TV+)?


What is your audio setup? Do you use the TV’s built-in speakers, or something else?

Hi the sound is not working when I try to watch Apple TV

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