I've run into a problem where when I connect my laptop to a VGA monitor using an HDMI/VGA converter, the sound stops working. I can still use headphones or external speakers connected to my laptop, but I'm looking for a better solution. I came across an HDMI pass-through adapter, which seems to be a dongle that connects to the HDMI port, possibly on my HDMI/VGA converter. However, the technical description doesn't clarify if this will allow me to keep using my laptop's internal speakers for sound. Can anyone explain if an HDMI pass-through adapter will help me achieve this without me having to change sound settings? I'd like to avoid using the headphone jack or altering settings that might confuse me later on, and I'm specifically looking for a small adapter rather than a larger unit that connects to a stereo.
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You can quickly change your sound output by pressing the Windows key, CTRL, and V together, then picking the sound device you want to use. It's pretty straightforward! But, be aware, this doesn't clarify what the HDMI pass-through does or if it specifically solves your issue.
HDMI transmits both video and audio, while VGA only carries video. When you connect an HDMI device, your computer typically switches the audio output to HDMI, thinking that the device has speakers. Since VGA doesn’t carry audio, you lose sound on your monitor.
To fix this, you just need to manually change the sound output back to your laptop speakers through your PC's sound settings. The good news is that it should remember your preference, but if you want to avoid switching it every time, make sure to get a pass-through adapter that doesn't report audio capabilities to your operating system.
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