Computer does not recognize speakers - Causes and solutions và

Speaker  is an  accessory that  helps laptop users have a louder, more realistic and vivid sound experience. What if suddenly one day  the computer  does not recognize the speaker? Let's see the cause and how to fix it now!

1. Cause the computer does not recognize the speaker

There are 3 main reasons why the computer does not recognize the speaker is from hardware or software:

From hardware: Components connecting speakers on the computer are damaged (plugs, audio connections, .).

From the software: You are turning on something that restricts the sound or a software conflict that causes the sound to fail.

Error from speaker device, damaged speaker jack, damaged speaker diaphragm, .

2. How to fix the error that the computer does not recognize the speaker

Restart the machine

- Cause: The code that runs to connect the device fails due to a software conflict or the CPU memory is overloaded, causing difficulties in processing.

- How to fix: When restarting the computer will help shut down all running applications, making the computer "lighter" and let the code run from the beginning, you can easily connect the speaker to the computer.

How to do: Select the Windows icon > Select the power icon > Select Restart.

Check the cable from the speaker to the laptop

- Cause: Broken, open or dented plugs are all causes of unstable current and lead to speaker failure that cannot be connected to the computer.

- How to fix: Check carefully if there is an error, you should go to a reputable parts store for repair and replacement.

Enable Playback Devices

- Cause: Playback Devices is an audio format on the computer, if you have not enabled it, all audio devices cannot make sound.

- How to fix: Follow the instructions to enable Playback Devices to restore the sound to the computer.

Step 1: Right-click on the computer screen > Select Personalize.

Step 2: Select Themes > Select Sounds.

Step 3: In the Playback section, see if there is a green check mark.

If there is no check mark, it is not activated. Now click on the Speakers icon to activate it.

If there is a green check mark is activated.

Check the volume of laptop speakers

- Cause: If you turn on Mute mode or reduce the volume to the lowest level, it is also the cause of the speaker volume not being output.

- How to fix: Increase the volume of the speakers on the computer.

How to do: Select the speaker icon on the Taskbar > On the sound bar, drag the sound louder.

Turn on Use this device mode for external speakers

- Cause: Maybe during the installation process, you accidentally turned off the mode for the speakerphone, so you can only hear the sound through  the headset .

- How to fix: Turn on Use this device mode for external speakers according to the steps in the instructions below.

Step 1: Right-click on the computer screen > Select Personalize.

Step 2: Select Themes > Select Sounds.

Step 3: Double-click Speakers > Show Speakers Properties window, select General > Under Device usage, select Use this device (enable).

Reinstall Audio Driver Driver

- Cause: When the driver is too old or incompatible with the computer's current operating system, it can cause problems with sound and audio connections.

- How to fix: Uninstall and install sound on the computer.

Step 1: Uninstall the Sound Driver.

Select the Search icon > Type 'device manager' > Select Device Manager.

Select Sound, video and game controllers > Right-click the speaker icon > Select Uninstall device.

Step 2: Reinstall the audio driver.

+ Restart the computer > Open Device Manager > Select Action > Select Add legacy hardware.

Select Next.

Select the Search for and install the hardware automatically (Recommended) item icon > Select Next.

Select Next.

Select Sound, video and game controllers > Select Next.

Select Realtek > Select Realtek High Definition Audio > Select Next.

Select Next.

Select Finish.

Install anti-virus software

- Cause: When a virus enters the computer, it will inevitably cause some errors that affect the operation of the computer.

- How to fix: Regular antivirus to detect and remove threats from your computer.

Replace Sound Card

- Cause: If your computer is bumped or often left in an inappropriate environment, it will affect the computer's components, including the sound card.

- How to fix: If you have applied the above methods, you still cannot fix the error coming from the computer's hardware. However, this is the computer's hardware, so you need to bring it to a reputable warranty center for repair.

I believe that after reading the article, you can reconnect the speakers to your computer to enjoy great music. Thanks for watching, see you in the next post!

Jessica Tanner

Update 16 June 2021