I'm trying to connect my PC to my TV to play media, but I'm having some trouble with the sound. I've already tested an old laptop and a mini PC, but neither would output sound over HDMI. I've experimented with a few different Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, and Mint, but they all seem to have the same issue. Does anyone have any advice or solutions?
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I experienced the same issue on Linux Mint, but after installing a better audio management app, I was able to reroute my sound through HDMI. It might just be a matter of getting the right audio drivers installed!
I had the same problem until I realized I needed to select HDMI as the output device in the sound control panel. Once I did that, everything worked fine!
I bought a budget AMD mini PC and I use Solus Plasma on it for streaming and gaming. I've had zero issues with sound output to my TV after four years of use! It might just be a matter of finding the right setup for your specific hardware.
I've never faced this issue with multiple Linux distros either; they usually work seamlessly with HDMI. It might be worth checking if there's a specific config needed for your TV or potentially even a compatibility issue.
It sounds like you probably just needed to switch your sound settings to the HDMI output. This is a common issue across various Linux distributions and hardware, so don't worry too much about it!
That's interesting! Maybe I'll look into my TV's settings to see if there's anything I can adjust.