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Having trouble getting sound to work on your Amazon Fire TV Stick? This guide walks you through proven solutions for resolving the common Fire Stick audio issue where apps and media play with no sound.

How to Fix It When There is No Sound on Fire Stick

There are several solutions to fix the Amazon Fire TV Stick no sound issue, and they can often resolve the audio problems within minutes. Start with the straightforward solutions listed first, and proceed to the advanced tips if necessary.

1. Turn on your speakers. While it may seem simple, it’s easy to overlook when using a sound system that needs to be switched on separately from your TV and Fire Stick.

2. Unmute your TV and Fire Stick. Press the Mute buttons on both remotes to check if either has been muted accidentally

   If using a connected speaker system, try the Mute and Volume buttons on its remote.

3. Press Up on the circular directional button of the Fire Stick remote. Pressing the top of this ring button can sometimes resolve Fire TV Stick audio issues.

4. Switch HDMI inputs. Change your TV to another HDMI source, such as an Xbox console or Blu-ray player, then switch back to the Fire Stick HDMI source.

5. Restart your Fire Stick. Press and hold Select and Play until the streaming stick reboots.

6. Unplug your Fire TV Stick for 30 seconds. Disconnect it from its power source, wait for 30 seconds, then plug it back in.

7. Update your Fire Stick. Performing a system update can resolve various audio issues.

8. Update your Fire Stick apps. If sound issues occur with specific apps, check if updates are available for those apps.

9. Plug your Fire TV Stick into a wall socket. Use the original power adapter to connect the USB cable to a power socket. This ensures the streaming stick gets enough power.

10. Check your TV’s HDMI port audio settings. While the Fire Stick’s HDMI port is selected, access the TV’s Action Menu or Settings. Review the Sound, Audio, and Speaker settings. Ensure the correct speakers are chosen, and the HDMI port’s audio isn’t muted or disabled.

11. Try a different HDMI port. The Fire Stick sound issues could stem from the current HDMI port being used.

12. Turn off your Bluetooth headphones. If previously connected, the Fire TV Stick likely sends audio to the headphones when they’re turned on, bypassing your TV and speakers.

13. Disconnect Bluetooth devices. Go to Settings > Controllers & Bluetooth Devices > Other Bluetooth Devices and remove Bluetooth speakers or headphones you don’t want connected to your Fire TV Stick.

14. Disable Dolby Digital Plus. While this feature enhances sound for some services, it can sometimes completely mute others. Select to disable it.

15. Choose the Stereo sound option. Select Settings > Display and Sounds > Audio > Surround Sound > Stereo to switch from Dolby options, which may not be compatible with your TV or speaker system.

16. Test your Fire Stick with another TV. This helps determine if the issue lies with your speaker system, TV, or the Fire Stick itself.

17. Reset your Fire Stick. If you believe your Fire Stick might be faulty, resetting it to factory settings can help. Note that this will erase all changes and revert to its original setup.

    Doing this will remove all of your changes and return the Fire Stick to the way you found it when you first unpacked it.

Causes of No Sound on Fire Stick

A lack of sound using an Amazon Fire TV Stick may occur due to:

• Using incorrect TV or speaker system settings
• Accidentally activating mute
• Connecting headphones to the Fire Stick via Bluetooth
• Using the wrong HDMI port
• Enabling Dolby Digital Plus