Have you noticed faults with your Vizio TV and you have no idea what went wrong? Particularly, your Vizio TV no sound problems and you want a solution to it as soon as can be. Well, you do not have to get worked up just yet, there are several reasons for that malfunctioning and the good news is, that it could be fixed even manually by following a couple of steps and instructions.
The steps outline in this article should sufficiently resolve about 80% of your Vizio TV no sound issues
1. Check and Turn up Volumes
Many people may get themselves worked up over a simple oversight on their part, so before you raise a brow. Check your vizio TV volume and ensure they are turned on
Instructions
- Check to make sure the volume level or your TV is set above zero.
- You can do this using the Up & Down (sometime + and -) buttons on the VIZIO TV remote.
- Make sure the TV is not muted.
- Make sure your TV speakers are turnd ‘On’.
- Press the Menu button on your VIZIO remote.
- Use the arrow keys to highlight ‘Audio’ or ‘Audio Settings’ and press the ‘OK’ key on the remote.
- Make sure it says ‘On’ next to the TV Speakers setting. If it states off, press okay to choose ‘ON’.
2. Unplug Vizio TV from wall
Instructions
- Begin by resetting your TV
- Do this by – Unplugging your TV from the wall and leave for about 60 seconds.
- After 60 seconds, plug your Vizio TV back in.
- Ensure that, while you are reconnecting cables, they haven’t become frayed or cut.
3. Update software on Vizio TV
If you are running on an old model software, it can develop issues overtime. Therefore, you should always want to make sure that your TV is running on the latest software version.
Mostimes, as long as your Vizio TV is connected to the internet, it should automatically install new software updates if available. Below will help you update your Vizio TV software manually
Instructions
- Tap the V key on your TV’s remote
- Select “System” from the displayed menu drop down
- Then choose Check for Updates
- Your TV will begin to search for any available updates
- If there is an update available, confirm the install by pressing Ok
- Your TV will download the update, restart and then install the update and restart again. Your Vizio TV sound issues should be fixed but if it isn’t, then go to factory settings to reset your TV.
4. Factory reset Vizio TV
Instructions
- With the TV powered on, click on the Menu button.
- Then on the “System” option, when it pops.
- Then search for “Reset & Admin” click on it to “Reset TV to Factory Defaults”.
- You may be asked by Vizio TV to supply ask a code before resetting the TV. If it does the default code is 0000.
That’s all you need to restore your Vizio TV to the settings its original settings as at purchase
5. Factory reset Vizio TV without remote
You. an also factory set your Vizio TV without Remote, your remote could be faulty etc.
instructions
- Press the power button on your TV, power button locations are different with models but most usually at the right or left hand sides of your TV.
- While the TV is on, press and hold the volume down and source buttons at the same time.
- After a few seconds your TV will tell instruct you to press and hold the input button.Do this for at least 10 seconds.
- This will turn off the TV, reboot it and factory reset it.
- The reboot and reset process can take at least 60 seconds.
6. Check Vizio TV warranty
This is always a last-ditch effort, but if you simply cannot get Vizio TV sound to work you should see if you have an active warranty on your TV. After you describe what the issue is and Vizio makes their determination of whether or not it is covered under warranty, they will either repair or replace your TV.
7. Contact Vizio TV support
Though, its unlikely that the above doesn’t resolve your Vizio TV no sounds issue but just incase it persists you might need to contact Vizio TV support team directly.
You can reached them on 1-844-254-8087.and also available from:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM CST
Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM CST
You can also try using their Text Message support or Live Agent chat.
Conclusion
Vizio TV’s can be finicky when it comes to sound. If your Vizio TV sound is not working, try these fixes in this order.
Let me know if this helped fix your Vizio TV. If you found success doing something else, leave me a comment down below!
