How To Fix the Issue: No Sound From Headphones On PC

Introduction

Have you experienced this, you’re all set for a relaxing evening, your favorite playlist is lined up, and headphones are connected but wait there is no sound. It’s not a good kind of quiet. It’s the kind where something is wrong because your headphones won’t play any sound. But Don’t worry, I’ve been there too, we are about to solve this like a tech whiz. With the help of this guide will show you how to easily troubleshoot and resolve the problem of getting no sound from your headphones when using a PC. Ready to boost your tech expertise and bring the music back to life? Let’s dive in!

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Preliminary Check Before Troubleshooting

Before moving to troubleshoot make sure you check the following:

• Check the cables to ensure they are securely connected and free from any cuts or damage.
• Make sure the headphones are the default playback device.
• Also ensure the drivers that are installed are the latest, if they are outdated they can cause inconvenience.
• Test with another device, to confirm if the issue is with the headphones or the PC.
• Restart your PC to fix the headphone problem  

Troubleshooting To Fix No Sound From Headphones on PC

1. Check the headphone Connection

It’s essential to start with some basic troubleshooting steps. Ensure that the headphones are properly plugged into the audio jack or connected via Bluetooth.  If you have wired headphones then make sure the cables are not torn and they are in good condition.

2. Enable Your Playback device

If you are not able to hear audio from your headphones, then try enabling the Playback device. Configuring playback devices ensures that the sound from your computer is directed to the correct audio output. Follow the steps given below:

3. Set your Headphones as Default Device

If the above solution didn’t work then try setting your headphones as the Default device. This action ensures that all audio from your computer will be routed to this device unless specified otherwise by an application. Follow the steps:

4. Update Audio Driver

I’d recommend updating your audio driver. I’ve found that it can boost performance, fix annoying bugs, make everything work better with new software, add important security updates, and sometimes even introduce cool new features. Plus, if you get any new audio gear, it ensures everything runs smoothly.  

5. Update IDT codec

The IDT (Integrated Device Technology) codec is responsible for managing audio input and output, and an outdated or corrupted codec can lead to various sound problems, including the absence of audio from headphones. Therefore you must update the driver. Follow the steps given below:

Note: This method will only work if IDT is installed.

1. Right-click on the Start Icon and choose Device Manager.
2. Expand the Sound, video, and game controller
3. Now search for IDT High Definition Audio CODEC right-click on it and Update them.

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Seeking Further Help

If you are still facing no sound problems with your headphones consider the following:

• Go to your nearest computer repair shop in case of hardware failure.
• Check for additional solutions in the Microsoft community.

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