Twitch isn't much fun when you can't hear what's going on. Here's how to fix sound issues with Twitch on Windows 11.

Twitch is a live streaming platform that mainly focuses on video game streams. But many users are experiencing sound-related issues on Twitch. To be specific, Twitch fails to play sound during live streams.

So, if you are also encountering the same issue, here are all the solutions to fix the problem.

Although there can be multiple reasons why Twitch fails to play sound during streams, below are some of the common culprits that can trigger the issue:

Now that you know all the common reasons behind the problem; let's check out how you can get rid of them.

As with all things in tech, sometimes a reboot is all that's needed. As such, if Twitch isn't giving you audio, try closing the tab and re-opening it. If that doesn't work, close the browser entirely, or restart your PC.

Windows comes with a built-in audio troubleshooter, with which you can resolve sound-related issues on the system. You can run the audio troubleshooter on Windows 11 by following the below steps:

Once the process is complete, reboot the system and check if Twitch is still having trouble.

Most audio-related issues in Windows result from outdated or corrupt audio drivers. As such, try updating the audio driver to resolve the problem. Here's how:

Windows will now look for and download the best available audio driver on the system. Reboot the system once the process is complete and check Twitch again.

If Windows struggles to find any new updates, note down the manufacturer of your audio device and search for drivers on its website.

Twitch can encounter audio problems if Windows is using the wrong audio device. As such, it's a good idea to double-check that your PC is streaming audio through the correct device or speaker. Here's how to check:

Next, open Twitch and check if the problem continues.

All the browsers store cache data to offer a faster and smoother user experience. But if the cache data gets corrupt for some reason, you will face different problems, including the one at hand.

You will have to clear the browser cache data to resolve the issue. Here's how to clear Google Chrome cache data.

That's it. Relaunch Chrome, visit Twitch and check for the issue.

Alternatively, if you use Microsoft Edge to access Twitch, check out our dedicated guide on how to clear cache data on Edge.

If webpage sound settings are disabled within Windows 11, it will prevent Twitch from playing audio. Fortunately, all you need to do is re-enable it to get everything work again. Here's how.

Open Twitch and check for the problem again.

The next solution to try is turning off audio enhancement. You can do this by following these steps:

Browser developers release new updates to fix minor bugs and enhance browser performance. And if your browser isn't playing audio on Twitch, it may be due to a bug in the browser that may have already been fixed.

As a solution, try checking if your browser has any pending updates and download them. Here's how to update Google Chrome.

Sometimes a browser's files get corrupted and cause Twitch audio issues. The easiest way to fix this is to uninstall and reinstall your browser. Fortunately, the uninstallation process is similar for all browsers.

Below are the steps to uninstall a browser in Windows 11:

Although Twitch is an excellent live streaming platform, it can run into issues from time to time. One such issue is no sound during streams. Fortunately, you can resolve this problem by trying the above solutions. But in the worst-case scenario, if none of the solutions were helpful, consider contacting the Twitch support Team.

Aman is a Windows specialist and loves writing about the Windows ecosystem on MakeUseOf. He has a Bachelor's in Information Technology (I.T) and is now a full-time freelance writer. Expertise: Windows, iOS, Browsers

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