However, as of late, it is going through a rather rough patch. Numerous users have voiced their concern that they are noticing sound loss issues when switching HDMI sources on Samsung TVs. As a result of this, the Sound Output setting changes back to TV Speakers from the chosen HDMI external sound output.
What is even more infuriating to note is the fact that the issue has been present since 2019 with no respite in sight. Until now. In this guide, we will make you aware of an official workaround that might help you rectify this bug. So without further ado, let’s get started.
Fix Samsung TV Sound Loss when switching HDMI sources
Samsung has rolled out a new firmware update that comes with a patch for the underlying issue. However, as of now, the update is in the beta stage, with the stable rollout scheduled for “later in 2023”. So if the stable waiting time is quite long and you wish to welcome this beta update to your TV right away, then here’s what you need to do: That’s it. These were the steps to fix the sound loss issue when switching HDMI sources on Samsung TVs. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are aware of this issue, and as far as the ETA for the rollout of a fix is concerned, it will happen later this year is all that we know, for now. As and when that happens, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.
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