I recently upgraded my gaming setup with a new monitor, but I noticed it doesn't have an Aux port for audio. It does have a USB port, so I found a USB to Aux cable online. I'm wondering if this setup will actually work for getting sound from my monitor. Just a heads up, I don't have a PC, which is why I'm facing this issue in the first place.
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Just a heads up, the USB ports on monitors are typically powered by a connected PC. You won't be able to get audio from a USB to Aux setup unless your monitor is linked to a device that recognizes the USB DAC. For that to happen, you'd need a direct USB connection to a computer, or a USB-C connection that isn't just an adapter from HDMI or DisplayPort.
First off, what exactly are you trying to accomplish? Does your monitor even have built-in speakers? That could save you some hassle right there if it doesn't!
I have speakers set up separately and was hoping to use them for audio from the monitor.
Tip: First, check if your monitor actually has speakers built-in. If it doesn’t, you'll need to find a workaround to get sound, rather than relying on a USB to Aux cable.
Oh okay, thanks for clarifying that!