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Chrome Sound Is Not Working: 7 Tested Ways to Fix It for Good
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Google Chrome is one of the mostpopular browsers, but that does not make it immune to problems. And one of the common problems many are facing is with Chrome sound not working.
That might sound too trifle an issue, but it also can be most frustrating when all other apps on your device playback sound except Chrome.
Some users were unlucky enough to have the same sound issue whenusing the Incognito Mode on Chrome.
However, the solution is equally straightforward to deal with. Here is what you need to do when Chrome has no sound on your computer.
Why can’t I hear anything on Google Chrome?
There are a few reasons why sound on Chrome may not work. While this may be specific to the Chrome browser, it may also be caused by broader factors likemuted appsor devices, or problems with your computer’s hardware.
Many users quickly discover that the specific tab has been muted; in such cases, a simple unmute will suffice. Whatever the case is, we will share solutions that could help you be well on your way in no time.
You will be able to find all your Chrome settings by navigating to theSettingspage using this path:
chrome://settings/
Additionally, you can enable sound for individual websites by navigating to the address below:
chrome://settings/content/sound
Are you looking for a fast and easy workaround? Why not try our Opera One browser? It is also based on Chromium which means they share many things in common. So it has the same standard features plus a bunch of others.
It’s faster than Chrome and doesn’t hog as much RAM. Switching to Opera One will still work if your Chrome has no sound on a Mac computer because it is an efficient MacOS browser alternative.
Opera One
How do I fix no sound on Google Chrome?
Before heading to the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones:
In case these don’t work, the ones listed next would.
1. Check speaker volume and mixer
Note that this solution will work for Chrome if there is no sound on Windows 10/11. First, check if Chrome can playback sound. If not, proceed to the next step.
2. Remove malicious or other unwanted software
Check to see if the issue has been resolved.
3. Disable extensions
It would be a good idea to delete all other extensions and reinstall them while checking if you are getting sound after each installation.
To ensure that some extension is causing the problem, open Chrome inIncognito Mode. To do that, pressCtrl+Shift+Non Chrome or click on the ellipsis and selectNew Incognito Windowfrom the menu provided.
Check to see if you are getting sound. If yes, then there might be an extension causing the issue.
4. Clear cache and cookies
This should work for most sound issues on the browsers. For example, users who have experienced Chrome no sound issues on YouTube or while playing other videos or streams have found clearing the cache to be a helpful fix.
5. Reset Chrome settings
6. Update Chrome
7. Uninstall and reinstall Chrome
Uninstalling Chrome:
We suggest you check ourChrome installation guideto see how to install the browser properly.
That’s all. There will be a new Chrome window shown after the installation is complete. This should eliminate all Chrome issues, including sound not working.
What can I do if Chrome has no sound after the first video?
A few users have complained about this variation to the sound problem on Chrome. In this case, you may try simply restarting your Chrome browser.
If that does not help, you should clear the browser cache, and if the problem persists, reinstall the browser.
There you have it. If you have issues with Chrome not playing sound, any of the above solutions should help fix it.
And in case you are looking for an alternate option, check our curated list of thebest browsers that work on all devices.
Let us know which of these solutions has been most influential in restoring your sound.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
