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Youtube App doesn't play sound on Apple TV 4K

When I play videos on the Youtube app (via Yamaha soundbar output) on an Apple TV 4K box, the sound always stops after several seconds. I don't have this problem with Netflix, Disney and other apps on the same device. Any idea how to fix this?

Posted on Oct 12, 2023 6:15 AM

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Posted on Oct 12, 2023 7:52 AM

Update your Apple TV system software to the current version, if not done already. How to update your Apple TV - Apple Support


Try this for any misbehaving app:


Else please test without the soundbar temporarily. Does the app play audio over TV speakers then? That might help determine where the problem lies.

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Oct 12, 2023 7:52 AM in response to AHHK

Update your Apple TV system software to the current version, if not done already. How to update your Apple TV - Apple Support


Try this for any misbehaving app:


Else please test without the soundbar temporarily. Does the app play audio over TV speakers then? That might help determine where the problem lies.

Oct 12, 2023 6:12 PM in response to Urquhart1244

Thanks... unfortunately I have tried all of these steps before and there doesn't seem to be a way to receive support from Google/Youtube.


The app plays fine over TV speakers, but the sound will only play for several seconds through the soundbar. As mentioned, no other app on the Apple TV 4K device has this issue.

Youtube App doesn't play sound on Apple TV 4K

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