How to resolve issues with no sound when connecting a Samsung TV and soundbar using HDMI

Last Update date : May 04. 2026

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A Samsung TV is mounted on a wall above a Samsung soundbar

If you cannot hear any sound coming from your Samsung soundbar when it is connected to a Samsung TV using an HDMI cable, there are a few steps you can take that may help diagnose and solve the issue.

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How to resolve issues with no sound when connecting a Samsung TV and soundbar using HDMI How to resolve issues with no sound when connecting a Samsung TV and soundbar using HDMI
1 Check that the HDMI cable is firmly connected to the HDMI (ARC/eARC) dedicated ports on both the TV and soundbar.
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2 Make sure that both the TV and soundbar are powered on.
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3 Press the Source button on the soundbar's remote control to select the D.IN mode.
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Notes:

- On 2024 and later models, you will need to select the ARC or eARC source.

- Depending on the model, you can also change the source using the soundbar's Multi Function button or Source button.

If you select D.IN mode, the soundbar will automatically set the source to TV ARC or TV eARC after a few seconds.

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4 Using the TV's remote control, press the Settings/Number/Option button to access the TV's quick settings.
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5 Navigate to Sound Output, and then select Soundbar (HDMI).
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If you still do not hear any sound, please follow the next steps.

6 On the TV, navigate to and select All Settings.
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7 Select Connection.
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8 Select External Device Manager.
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9 Select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to turn it on.
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If you still do not hear any sound after connecting using eARC, you will need to check the HDMI-eARC Mode setting.

10 Navigate back to All Settings, and then select Sound. Select Expert Settings.
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11 Select HDMI-eARC Mode, and then select Auto.
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12 Next, select Digital Output Audio Format, and then select Auto.
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