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I can connect my tv to my macbook pro through a HDMI cable and the picture shows up perfectly. However, the sound goes through my laptop speakers and not through the tv. When I go into Preferences --> sound --> output, there is not option to select for the hdmi, just the internal speakers. How can I get the sound to go through the tv instead?
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It also works if you press Option key with the volume button on the keyboard or you can go into the System Prefs and change the sound output preference. Disconnecting the HDMI cable returns the setting to default.
BY GEORGE I SOLVED THE PROBLEM!!!!!
For Everyone who STILL can't get sound to your TV, I used a simple auxiliary cord from my headphone output on my computer into my PC Audio In the back of my TV... My MacBook I use to connect to my TV is a 2009 MacBook and my TV is a 2014 Insignia LED flatscreen.... after 2 years of searching for answers on this thread and people NOT understanding our struggles that the OPTION to select your TV DOES NOT show up in Preferences>sound LoL.... this is the only other solution. I now have sound from my TV and can sit in my bed and watch with remote in hand ;-) hope this helps.....
BY GEORGE I SOLVED THE PROBLEM!!!!!
For Everyone who STILL can't get sound to your TV, I used a simple auxiliary cord from my headphone output on my computer into my PC Audio In the back of my TV... My MacBook I use to connect to my TV is a 2009 MacBook and my TV is a 2014 Insignia LED flatscreen.... after 2 years of searching for answers on this thread and people NOT understanding our struggles that the OPTION to select your TV DOES NOT show up in Preferences>sound LoL.... this is the only other solution. I now have sound from my TV and can sit in my bed and watch with remote in hand ;-) hope this helps.....
BY GEORGE I SOLVED THE PROBLEM!!!!!
For Everyone who STILL can't get sound to your TV, I used a simple auxiliary cord from my headphone output on my computer into my PC Audio In the back of my TV... My MacBook I use to connect to my TV is a 2009 MacBook and my TV is a 2014 Insignia LED flatscreen.... after 2 years of searching for answers on this thread and people NOT understanding our struggles that the OPTION to select your TV DOES NOT show up in Preferences>sound LoL.... this is the only other solution. I now have sound from my TV and can sit in my bed and watch with remote in hand ;-) hope this helps.....
BY GEORGE I SOLVED THE PROBLEM!!!!!
For Everyone who STILL can't get sound to your TV, I used a simple auxiliary cord from my headphone output on my computer into my PC Audio In the back of my TV... My MacBook I use to connect to my TV is a 2009 MacBook and my TV is a 2014 Insignia LED flatscreen.... after 2 years of searching for answers on this thread and people NOT understanding our struggles that the OPTION to select your TV DOES NOT show up in Preferences>sound LoL.... this is the only other solution. I now have sound from my TV and can sit in my bed and watch with remote in hand ;-) hope this helps.....
I used a simple auxiliary cord from my headphone output on my computer into my PC Audio In the back of my TV... My MacBook I use to connect to my TV is a 2009 MacBook and my TV is a 2014 Insignia LED flatscreen.... after 2 years of searching for answers on this thread and people NOT understanding our struggles that the OPTION to select your TV DOES NOT show up in Preferences>sound LoL.... this is the only other solution. I now have sound from my TV and can sit in my bed and watch with remote in hand ;-) hope this helps.....
I used a simple auxiliary cord from my headphone output on my computer into my PC Audio In the back of my TV... My MacBook I use to connect to my TV is a 2009 MacBook and my TV is a 2014 Insignia LED flatscreen.... after 2 years of searching for answers on this thread and people NOT understanding our struggles that the OPTION to select your TV DOES NOT show up in Preferences>sound LoL.... this is the only other solution. I now have sound from my TV and can sit in my bed and watch with remote in hand ;-) hope this helps.....
I used a simple auxiliary cord from my headphone output on my computer into my PC Audio In the back of my TV... My MacBook I use to connect to my TV is a 2009 MacBook and my TV is a 2014 Insignia LED flatscreen.... after 2 years of searching for answers on this thread and people NOT understanding our struggles that the OPTION to select your TV DOES NOT show up in Preferences>sound LoL.... this is the only other solution. I now have sound from my TV and can sit in my bed and watch with remote in hand ;-) hope this helps.....
I used a simple auxiliary cord from my headphone output on my computer into my PC Audio In the back of my TV... My MacBook I use to connect to my TV is a 2009 MacBook and my TV is a 2014 Insignia LED flatscreen.... after 2 years of searching for answers on this thread and people NOT understanding our struggles that the OPTION to select your TV DOES NOT show up in Preferences>sound LoL.... this is the only other solution. I now have sound from my TV and can sit in my bed and watch with remote in hand ;-) hope this helps.....
I used a simple auxiliary cord from my headphone output on my computer into my PC Audio In the back of my TV... My MacBook I use to connect to my TV is a 2009 MacBook and my TV is a 2014 Insignia LED flatscreen.... after 2 years of searching for answers on this thread and people NOT understanding our struggles that the OPTION to select your TV DOES NOT show up in Preferences>sound LoL.... this is the only other solution. I now have sound from my TV and can sit in my bed and watch with remote in hand ;-) hope this helps.....
The solution is actually very simple. First verify that your screen is actually displaying on your TV. If you're seeing your desktop on your TV, then you're HDMI cable is functioning and you're on the right step. Next, open utilities and once again, make sure your TV appears on your displays. Next, go on the Utilities menu once again but this time, click on Audio. From there, select your TV and voila! Your TV should be playing your computer's audio 😀
I'm glad I just went straight to the last page of this thread and found this. I also have a 2009 macbook and I think it's ridiculous that the Mini DisplayPort doesn't fully function with our laptops. I was wondering about an aux cord and I'm glad it worked for you! I'll be heading out to get one.
I read all seven pages of this and still no success, until I realized I was usinh HDMI channel 2, and then I put the cable into the first port on the TV, set the "source" for that one on the TV remote control and magically (for why should it matter which HDMI port I was using?) the HDMI TV Samsung option appeared under sound options. Go figure.
Hi Kianna (what a wonderful name). Thanks for responding. However, when I go to Activity Monitor >>>>
coreaudiod, after following your directions, the window does not close automatically, so what do I do now?
The most reliable way to do it is:
Go into the System Prefs -> Sound -> click the Output tab and click the speakers you want to use.
Thanks! really helped!
MacBook HDMI to TV has no sound
