Windows 10: HDMI sounds cuts out with Windows key

Hey guys.


So I've had this issue for a while. So I connect my laptop to my TV through HDMI when I'm gaming. When I press the windows key to jump back to the desktop mid gaming, the sounds shuts off from the TV when I go back into the game. The sound doesn't reconnect to the laptop either. It just goes dead.


I do have my HDMI sound set to default. It only comes back when I exit the game program and start it back up again. Also when I use the windows key to exit, the sound comes through when i play music or do something else. Its only when I open the game up again.


Any solutions?

:)

 

Hdmi sound not working

Hi Peter,

One possible reason why the HDMI sound does not work is due to the conflicts with the playback settings. For us to help you make the HDMI sound to work, we suggest that you answer the following questions for further research:

• Have you made any recent changes to your computer?
• What is the current build and version of your Windows 10?
• Have you tried to download and install the most updated sound and display driver of your computer?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you perform the steps on this
article as our initial troubleshooting and see if there will be any changes on the HDMI sound.

We'll be waiting for your response.

 

Sound cuts in and out - Hdmi only

Completed a new build and a sound cuts in and out when connected to hdmi. Works fine with headphones. When sounds out the volume meter on the screen still works. I I have tried the following:

1. Sound troubleshooter

2. Updated drivers and tried generic drivers

3. Uninstalled and reinstreins devices

4. Turned off audia enhancements

5. Changed windows sound settings

6. Disabled sounds devices not in use

7. Reinstalled windows

Steps 1-6 above appear in various troubleshooting threads. I'm using Nvidia and Realtek drivers.

 

PC to TV through HDMI

Hi,

Have you tried to reconfigure your audio settings? If not, try to change your audio output settings to HDMI by following the steps below:

• Press Windows ( ) key + X.
• Select Control Panel.
• Click Hardware & Sound.
• Click Manage Audio Devices.
• Select the HDMI device listed under the Playback tab.
• Click Set as default and click Ok.

Also, we suggest to update your audio driver.

Let us know how it goes.