Why are my internal speakers not showing in Mac settings?

When choosing my output sound in sound settings, the internal speakers are not showing up anymore. I only have the option for headphones and Roku. I have updated my software, rebooted it, and . . . nothing. I want to be able to listen to it without headphones.


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iMac 27″

Posted on Feb 6, 2025 11:27 PM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2025 4:54 AM

If a simple reboot of your Mac doesn’t fix things, see if the problem still happens in safe mode.

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support 


Safe mode will often correct weird software behavior by forcing the OS to do disk repair, clear caches and other housekeeping and temporarily disables third-party mods. When you're in safe boot, the machine won’t be at its best performance, especially with graphics, but that's expected.


Do the speakers work while in Safe mode?


You can exit safe mode by restarting your Mac normally, then reevaluate the problem.

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Feb 7, 2025 4:54 AM in response to LMPuhlman

If a simple reboot of your Mac doesn’t fix things, see if the problem still happens in safe mode.

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support 


Safe mode will often correct weird software behavior by forcing the OS to do disk repair, clear caches and other housekeeping and temporarily disables third-party mods. When you're in safe boot, the machine won’t be at its best performance, especially with graphics, but that's expected.


Do the speakers work while in Safe mode?


You can exit safe mode by restarting your Mac normally, then reevaluate the problem.

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