Why can’t I hear game sound but not voice chat?

The issue of not being able to hear game sound but still being able to hear voice chat can be caused by a variety of factors, including audio settings that are not properly configured, device settings that are overriding the game’s audio, or technical issues with the game or device itself. To resolve this issue, it is essential to check the audio settings in the game and on the device, ensure that the volume is turned up, and try restarting the game or device to see if the issue persists.

Troubleshooting Steps

To troubleshoot this issue, start by checking the audio settings in the game and on the device to ensure that they are properly configured. Make sure that the voice chat settings are not overriding the game audio settings, and try adjusting the volume levels to see if that resolves the issue. If the problem persists, try restarting the game or device to see if that resolves the issue.

FAQs

General Audio Issues

1. Why can’t I hear sound from my game? Check that your device is not muted and that the volume is turned up, and try plugging in and unplugging your headphones to see if that resolves the issue.
2. Why can I hear Xbox party chat but not game audio? Check your audio settings on your Xbox to ensure that they are properly configured, and try adjusting the volume levels to see if that resolves the issue.
3. Why is my mic not working in game chat on Xbox? Check your privacy settings on your Xbox to ensure that voice chat is enabled, and try restarting the game or device to see if that resolves the issue.

Xbox-Specific Issues

4. Why can’t I hear my teammates in game? Turn up your voice chat volume to at least 50% to ensure that you can hear your teammates.
5. Why is my Xbox not letting me talk in game chat? Check that your privacy settings allow communication with everyone, and try restarting the game or device to see if that resolves the issue.
6. How do I change my NAT type on Xbox? Navigate to your router login page, enable UPnP, and then save your changes to change your NAT type on Xbox.

PC-Specific Issues

7. Why can’t my teammates hear me in squad? Make sure that you have the right device marked as default in Windows, and try restarting the game to see if that resolves the issue.
8. Why can’t I hear my fireteam? Check your sound settings on your PC to ensure that they are properly configured, and try setting your default device to the correct speakers.

Fortnite-Specific Issues

9. Why is my voice chat not working on Fortnite? Check your Fortnite voice chat channels to ensure that you are in the correct channel, and try restarting the game to see if that resolves the issue.
10. How do I fix game audio through my mic? Go to the microphone properties window, uncheck the “Listen to this device” box, and select Speakers from the Playback through this device dropdown.

iPhone-Specific Issues

11. Why can’t I hear background noise on iPhone? Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Background Sounds, and turn on Background Sounds.
12. How do I clear my cache on my iPhone? Open the Safari app, tap Clear, and select how much of your browsing history to clear.

General Technical Issues

13. What is Haptics on iPhone? Haptic feedback is the tap or quick vibration you feel when interacting with different elements of your iPhone.
14. Why is my audio not working on Xbox cloud gaming? Try closing all other tabs in your browser, restarting your browser, or restarting your device to see if that resolves the issue.
15. Does Xbox chat headset play game audio? No, the Xbox chat headset does not play game audio, it only allows you to talk to another person.