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Google Chrome sound not working? Here how to fix the problem

Chrome no sound Windows 10

Google Chrome, the most popular web browser, is not playing sound while watching YouTube videos or playing online music. I checked the computer volume level, started playing the music player, everything is fine, the audio is working without any issue, but going back to Chrome again, I can’t hear audio from there. Well, you are not alone, a few numbers of Windows users report similar issues with no sound in Chrome browsers on Windows 10 laptops.

Well, the easiest way to fix this problem could restart the browser or the Windows 10 Computer, which probably fixes the problem if a temporary glitch is causing the problem. If the problem still persists, apply the solutions below to get sound back on Google Chrome.

Why No sound on Google Chrome

Let’s first restart the browser or the entire Windows 10 computer

Check the latest version of Chrome installed on your PC.

Check Sound in Volume Mixer

Ensure that your computer’s sound is not on mute. If you find volume control on the web app, make sure that the sound is audible as well.

  • Open Volume mixer, by right-clicking on the speaker icon on the system tray at the bottom right of your taskbar,
  • Your Chrome app should be listed there under the ‘Applications‘ section towards the right.
  • Make sure it isn’t muted, or the volume hasn’t been set to the lowest position.
  • Check whether Chrome can play sound.

Windows volume mixer

Note: If you do not see the volume controller for Chrome, you should try playing audio from your browser.

Check if the audio is working properly in other browsers, such as Firefox and Edge. You can also double-check if there’s sound coming from desktop apps.

Here, the solution worked for me:

  • Right-click Speaker/headphones on the taskbar.
  • Open Sound Settings
  • Scroll down and click on App volume and device preferences

App volume and device preferences

  • Click on Reset to the Microsoft default
  • Check if this works for you

reset sound option

Unmute individual tabs

Google Chrome allows you to mute individual sites with a click or two. You might have accidentally hit the mute button, and that’s why there is no sound on Chrome.

  • Open the website having the sound issue,
  • Right-click the tab at the top and select Unmute site.

reset sound option

Update Chrome

  1. Click the three vertical dots at the top right corner of your Chrome browser.
  2. There should be an Update Google Chrome link shown if an update is available.
  3. Alternately, click on Help and About Google Chrome.
  4. Chrome will automatically check, download and install any update available.
  5. Relaunch when prompted to complete the installation process.

Allow sites to play sound

  • Open Chrome browser, On the address bar type chrome://settings/content/sound link and press the enter key,
  • Here make sure the toggle next to ‘Allow sites to play sound (recommended)’ is blue.
  • That means all sites can play music.

Allow sites to play sound

Disable Chrome extensions

Again, there is a chance that a Chrome extension is causing the problem. Open Chrome in ‘Incognito Mode‘ using keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + N, and check to see if you are getting sound. If yes, then there might be an extension causing the issue.

  • Type ‘chrome://extensions‘ in the address bar and press the Enter key,
  • You will see a list of extensions installed on the Chrome web browser,
  • Toggle them off and check if Chrome gets back the sound.

Chrome extensions

Clear the Browser History and Cache

Cookies and cache are temporary files that boost the loading speed of web pages. However, over time, your browser collects too much of them. Consequently, Chrome becomes overloaded with temporary data, causing various issues like lack of audio

  • On your Chrome browser, click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner.
  • Select ‘More tools -> Clear browsing data.
  • In the ‘Clear browsing data window that appears, you have the option to set a timeline against which the data will be cleared.
  • Select ‘All time’ for a comprehensive clean-up job.
  • Click on ‘Clear Data.

Note: There is an ‘Advanced’ tab as well that you can check for additional options.

clear browsing data

Reinstall Chrome

If all else fails, then we might have to reinstall Chrome to give the browser a clean slate and hopefully solve the problem:

  • Press Windows + R, type appwiz.cpl and click ok
  • The programs and features window opens,
  • here Locate and right-click on Chrome, then click Uninstall
  • Restart your PC to completely remove the browser from Windows 10
  • Now open Internet Explorer, then download and install Google Chrome from the official site.
  • Once done check if this helps.

Robeg

I am Robeg founder of this blog. My qualification. completed Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). With a strong background in computer applications love write articles on Microsoft Windows (11, 10, etc.) Cybersecurity, WordPress and more.

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