AirPods connected to TV but no sound

Re: "My airpods are connected to a TV but no sound".

(1) You might want to check that the volume is not set too low for you to hear.

Maybe the volume setting needs changing / adapting for the TV.

(2) Also check the AirPods audio is not paused.

Play audio on AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max - Apple Support

Eg: says:

• "AirPods 3, AirPods 4, or AirPods Pro: To pause audio while listening with both AirPods, remove one. You can also press the stem to pause audio.
• When you return it to your ear or press the stem again, playback resumes".

(3) We can not guess which brand of TV you are using:

Apple provide this article below for Apple TV 4K

Use AirPods or Beats with Apple TV 4K - Apple Support

(4) Else: Wondering in what way you connected the AirPods:

Even if the AirPods appear in the list of devices:

You may want to try this method:

Put the AirPods in pairing mode

Go to the Bluetooth Settings on the TV

and choose "Add device"

Select the AirPods when they appear.

The above solution worked in this older discussion thread:

It may or may not work for you today.

AirPods no sound with Sony TV - Apple Community

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Resource: AirPods User Guide – Apple Support 

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More Support if needed:

AirPods Support Website: (topics, resources, and contact options etc.).

AirPods Support - Official Apple Support

All the best :-)