If you’re trying to watch ESPN and find that there is no sound coming out of your TV, don’t worry! We have all the steps you need to troubleshoot and fix the issue. From resetting your TV settings to checking for loose cables, this blog post will help you get back up and running – so you can enjoy watching ESPN in no time!
Possible Causes for No Sound on ESPN
There are a few possible causes for no sound on ESPN. The first is that you may need to adjust your audio settings on your Fire TV Stick. Additionally, it’s important to check that your mobile, tablet and OTT devices are compatible with the ESPN app. If you’re having trouble streaming on Xbox One, there are some troubleshooting solutions you can try before resetting your router or reinstalling the app. It’s also possible that a restart of your receiver could fix the issue, so be sure to press the red reset button inside the access card door of the front panel. Lastly, you should make sure your wifi connection is strong and stable. If none of these solutions help, contact the ESPN support team for further assistance.
1. Adjusting Audio Settings on Fire TV Stick
After exploring the possible causes for no sound on ESPN, it’s time to look into adjusting audio settings on your Fire TV Stick. Go to the Settings of your Fire TV Stick, select Display & Sounds, choose Audio and here you will see the options to check your TV’s HDMI port audio settings. With the Fire Stick’s HDMI port selected, open your TV’s Action Menu or Settings and explore the audio settings. Click on Display & Audio and adjust the AV Sync slider to fix any audio delay issues.
2. Check Compatibility of Mobile, Tablet and OTT Devices
Before troubleshooting, it is important to ensure that your device is compatible with ESPN. You may log in using your ESPN credentials and watch ESPN Streaming content in the Watch tab on ESPN.com. To check device compatibility, check the help website of the relevant app or visit the official ESPN Help & Troubleshooting page for channels on your Roku device, including adding/removing channels, logging in to, authenticating, or activating a channel.
3. Troubleshooting Solutions for Xbox One
For Xbox One users having issues with the sound on ESPN, there are a few troubleshooting solutions to try. First, check the audio settings on your device. Make sure that the sound is not muted and that the volume is turned up. Additionally, if you are using HDMI cables, make sure they are properly connected. If everything seems to be in order, try restarting your console and clearing the ESPN app cache.
4. Restarting Receivers to Fix No Sound Issue
In addition to the solutions mentioned above, you may also try restarting your receivers. Press the red reset button located inside the access card door on the front, and hold down the POWER button for 10 seconds. This should hopefully restore sound on your own.
5. Reset Router to Fix Audio Issues
If all of the above steps have failed to resolve the no sound issue on ESPN, it may be necessary to reset your router. This can be done by pressing and holding the reset button located on the back of the router. Once the reset is complete, reconnect to your WiFi network and launch ESPN again. If this doesn’t solve the issue, try reinstalling the ESPN app or contacting Customer Care for further assistance.
6. Resetting Fire TV Stick
In order to reset your Fire TV Stick, you should first turn it off and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Once the device is powered off, wait for 30 seconds before plugging it back in. You should then press and hold the Select and Play/Pause buttons together for five seconds to initiate a factory reset. If a reset is successful, you will see a Fire TV logo on the screen. After that, you can follow the setup instructions on-screen to reinstall the ESPN App and get your sound back.
7. Reinstalling ESPN App
If the audio issues are still persisting after trying the above solutions, then you may want to consider reinstalling the ESPN app. This will clear any cache that may have built up and is a surefire way to ensure that the app is working properly. Uninstalling and reinstalling the app on mobile device, tablet and OTT devices can be done by going into the device settings and removing the app, then downloading it again from your device’s App Store. For Xbox One, you will need to go into the Microsoft store and select uninstall. After reinstalling, make sure that you sign in with your ESPN credentials once again.
8. Checking Wifi Connection
Before attempting to reset the router, it is important to make sure that your wifi connection is functioning properly. To check your wifi connection, go to the Settings on your device and verify that you are connected to the right network. If you are connected to an incorrect network, try reconnecting to the correct one. You can also try restarting your wifi router or modem in order to reset the connection. If none of these steps work, contact your internet service provider for further assistance.
9. Contacting Support Team for Further Assistance
If you have tried all of the troubleshooting solutions outlined above and the sound issue still persists, then it is recommended to contact ESPN Care for further assistance. You can call them at 800-727-1800 or visit their website for more information. The support team will be able to help you diagnose and troubleshoot the issue to get your ESPN app working with sound again.
