No sound coming from Mac speakers
Your Mac sound is muted or the output is routed to the wrong device. Check the volume in the menu bar, unmute the audio, and select the right speaker device.
When your Mac is silent, it's because sound is muted, the wrong output device is selected, or the volume is too low. We'll unmute it, check the speaker selection, and restart the audio system if needed.
Risk: Medium
⏱ 5-10 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Check that your Mac isn't in Silent mode — look for the Silent toggle next to the volume control
- ✓Make sure external speakers are plugged in and turned on if you're using them
- ✓Note whether sound worked recently or if this is new
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not realizing the volume icon in the menu bar shows if sound is muted.
- Trying to adjust volume in System Settings when sound is actually muted.
- Forgetting that Option-click on the volume icon reveals more options.
Signs you need professional help
- If you've checked all settings, unmuted sound, and tried restarting but still have no audio, contact Apple Support — your audio hardware needs attention.
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