How do I get sound on my TV through VGA?

1. Connect one end of a VGA cable to your computer’s VGA port.
2. Connect and secure the other end of the VGA cable to the “VGA,” “D-Sub” or “PC-Input” port on the back of your TV.
3. Plug one end of a 3.5 mm audio cable into your computer or speaker’s headphone jack.
4. Power on your computer and TV.

Why is audio not working through VGA?

The VGA cable only transmits a video signal. In order to transmit sound from your PC to the TV you must have the PC audio cable connected. The PC audio cable is a standard 3.5mm audio jack on both ends. Settings may need to be adjusted on the PC to control headphone jack sound.

Do VGA cables carry audio?

HDMI cables transmit both video and audio signals, but VGA cables are only able to transmit video. The back of the VGA adapter features a 3.5mm audio jack that allows you to attach an audio cable (not included) to your speakers or display so you can enjoy both audio and video from your HDMI-enabled device.

Does HDMI have audio?

Audio Quality : HDMI is renowned for its video quality, but it also can carry audio without the need for multiple cables. HDMI supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD for 7.1-channel sound for loss-less, theatre-quality audio. HDMI 1.4 also supports audio return channel, which sends sound from your TV tuner to your receiver.

How do I get sound out of my VGA monitor?

VGA cable (15-pin D-shaped connector) does not carry sound. You’ll need separate cable from your computer’ audio out / headphones port to TV’ audio IN.

How do I get sound from PC to TV?

How to switch sound from Windows PC to TV via HDMI cable

1. Right click on the Start icon in the lower left corner of the desktop and select Control Panel:
2. In the Control Panel window, click on Hardware and Sound:
3. Then click on Sound:
4. You will see that your PC Speakers are selected (green check mark sign):

Is VGA better than HDMI?

When it comes to VGA vs HDMI, HDMI is much better than VGA, for a number of reasons. Not only is HDMI capable of transferring more data (which translates into higher resolutions and higher frame rates) but it can also carry over audio. In short, HDMI delivers a much clearer image quality.

Does HDMI carry sound?

Do you need a sound cable for a VGA?

VGA cable (15-pin D-shaped connector) does not carry sound. You’ll need separate cable from your computer’ audio out / headphones port to TV’ audio IN.

How can I connect my laptop to my TV with a VGA cable?

You must plug the VGA audio cable or an additional audio cable into the TV’s audio port and also to your laptop. However, if you do not have an audio and VGA port, you can use an HDMI to VGA.

Why does my TV not work with a VGA cable?

It is possible the connector is physically a DVI-I type but is not wired for VGA. In which case the adapter plug will not work. So the first check would be to plug your VGA monitor into it to make sure. Secondly VGA is not component so I’m not entirely sure how that VGA to Component lead is supposed to work.

Why is there no sound from my computer to my TV?

I then found that with the VGA you need a male to male Aux lead from the desktop to the television to enable sound alongside the VGA. I had high hopes on this one but for some reason this didn’t work either! no sound from the TV when playing youtube at all. It seems this can get complicated when trying to use a TV as a monitor.