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Why is there no sound on my TV when connected to the laptop with VGA?

Why is there no sound on my TV when connected to the laptop with VGA?

The VGA cable only transmits a video signal. In order to transmit sound from your PC to the TV you must have the PC audio cable connected. The PC audio cable is a standard 3.5mm audio jack on both ends. You can find this at many electronic stores.

How do I get sound from laptop to TV using VGA?

  1. Connect one end of a VGA cable to your computer’s VGA port.
  2. Connect and secure the other end of the VGA cable to the “VGA,” “D-Sub” or “PC-Input” port on the back of your TV.
  3. Plug one end of a 3.5 mm audio cable into your computer or speaker’s headphone jack.
  4. Power on your computer and TV.

When I connect my laptop to monitor with HDMI there is no sound?

In Windows, search for and open Control Panel. Click Sound, and then click the Playback tab. The Sound window opens. On the Playback tab, select Speaker/Headphone or Speakers and Headphones, and then click Set Default.

Does HDMI to VGA work with audio?

HDMI cables transmit both video and audio signals, but VGA cables are only able to transmit video. The back of the VGA adapter features a 3.5mm audio jack that allows you to attach an audio cable (not included) to your speakers or display so you can enjoy both audio and video from your HDMI-enabled device.

Does VGA produce sound?

VGA cable (15-pin D-shaped connector) does not carry sound. You’ll need separate cable from your computer’ audio out / headphones port to TV’ audio IN.

Why won’t the sound from my laptop play through my TV?

Make sure the volume is turned up. You also may need to go into the set-top box menu and select HDMI in the Audio Settings or Audio Coding section to pass the audio to the TV. Earlier versions of set-top box firmware didn’t properly handle automatic HDMI connections.

How do I connect my laptop to a monitor with sound?

Right-click the audio icon in the system tray area of the Windows taskbar and select “Playback devices.” If you connected your monitor via HDMI or DisplayPort, click the name of your monitor in the list of devices. If you connected via 3.5 mm audio and DVI or VGA, click “Speakers.”

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