Windows PC to TV No Surround Sound eARC: Troubleshooting & Solutions

Overview

Connecting your Windows PC to your TV is a great way to enjoy your favorite content on a big screen. However, if you're not getting surround sound from your TV, it can be a frustrating experience.

There are a few possible reasons why you might not be getting surround sound from your Windows PC to TV connection. One possibility is that your TV doesn't support surround sound. Another possibility is that your PC isn't properly configured to output surround sound. Finally, it's also possible that there's a problem with your HDMI cable.

In this article, we'll walk you through some troubleshooting steps to help you get surround sound from your Windows PC to TV connection.

Troubleshooting Steps

1. Check Your TV's Specifications

The first step is to check your TV's specifications to make sure that it supports surround sound. You can usually find this information in the TV's user manual or on the manufacturer's website.

If your TV doesn't support surround sound, there's no way to get surround sound from your Windows PC to TV connection. You'll need to upgrade to a TV that supports surround sound in order to enjoy this feature.

2. Configure Your PC's Audio Settings

The next step is to configure your PC's audio settings to output surround sound. Here's how to do this:

1. Right-click on the speaker icon in the taskbar and select "Sounds."
2. Click on the "Playback" tab.
3. Select your TV as the default audio device.
4. Click on the "Configure" button.
5. Select the number of speakers you have in your surround sound system.
6. Click on the "Test" button to make sure that surround sound is working properly.

3. Check Your HDMI Cable

If you're still not getting surround sound, the problem may be with your HDMI cable. HDMI cables are capable of carrying surround sound signals, but only if they're high-speed HDMI cables.

To check if your HDMI cable is high-speed, look for the HDMI logo on the cable. If the cable has the HDMI logo, it's a high-speed cable and it should be able to carry surround sound signals.

If your HDMI cable doesn't have the HDMI logo, it's not a high-speed cable and it may not be able to carry surround sound signals. You'll need to replace your HDMI cable with a high-speed HDMI cable in order to enjoy surround sound.

4. Update Your Graphics Drivers

If you're still having problems getting surround sound from your Windows PC to TV connection, the problem may be with your graphics drivers. Outdated graphics drivers can cause a variety of problems, including problems with surround sound.

To update your graphics drivers, visit the website of your graphics card manufacturer and download the latest drivers for your card. Once you've downloaded the new drivers, install them and restart your PC.

Conclusion

If you're not getting surround sound from your Windows PC to TV connection, try the troubleshooting steps in this article. These steps should help you identify and fix the problem so that you can enjoy surround sound from your TV.

Additional Tips

Here are a few additional tips for getting surround sound from your Windows PC to TV connection:

• Use a high-quality HDMI cable.
• Make sure that your TV is set to the correct input mode.
• Update your graphics drivers.
• If you're still having problems, try using a different audio output device, such as a soundbar or headphones.