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Sunday, June 16th, 2024 5:46 PM

Audio out of sync

I changed my sound system to a soundbar (Sonos arc). It is connected to the TV as is the directv air device. The soundbar connects to wifi but I think that's so that the volume can be controlled from the sonos app. 

I'm watching TV and it's very noticeable that the audio is out of sync with the video. How does this get corrected?

ACE - Expert

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5 months ago

What is your audio setting, Dolby Atmos? Try setting to Stereo only.

ACE - Sage

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5 months ago

How exactly is the Soundbar connected to your TV?

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5 months ago

I'm looking in the settings of the soundbar, but I'm not sure how to change the audio. I think it's automatic based on what's playing. The soundbar is connected to the hdmi arc port on the TV and the other end of the hdmi cable connects to the only hdmi port on the soundbar. For a perfect setup, the TV should be eARC.I don't think the lack of eARC makes the audio be out of sync. I reset the air device but the audio hasn't improved. 

Community Support

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5 months ago

Hi @c_brookhart, thank you also for the fast responses @bcbsncjlj  and @litzdog911 We're sorry the audio doesn't sync with the video. Troubleshoot your audio issues with this link: Troubleshoot DIRECTV sound and picture issues | DIRECTV Support Let us know how it goes. Thanks for choosing DIRECTV.

Vince, DIRECTV Community Specialist

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5 months ago

Unfortunately, this short troubleshooting guide didn't do much to help. I already reset the air device but there's no change in TV audio as far as correcting the out of sync issue. 

The air device is firmly connected to the back of the TV. As for Internet, well, the "best" speed being offered to me by AT&T is 100MB.

Community Support

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5 months ago

We're sorry for the experience you've gone through. I'll send you a DM to look further into this for you and get this sorted out right away. 

Vince, DIRECTV Community Specialist

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5 months ago

After thinking about this more,  I think the case is that the video is out of sync. My setup is a soundbar with surround speakers and the hdmi cable goes from the TV to the soundbar via what's known as an ARC connection. The Gemini air is connected to another hdmi port on the TV.

With this setup, it doesn't matter if I'm watching TV via the Gemini air, the app on the firestick, or even streaming Max; same issue on each of these. 

On another TV, I've also got a soundbar (same as on the first TV), and I use the directv app on the firestick to watch TV. Perfect audio and video; everything in sync. I don't understand what's causing the issue in experiencing, but it's very noticeable.

ACE - Expert

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5 months ago

Same TVs or different brands?

Community Support

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5 months ago

We'd like to look further into this with you to get this resolved as soon as possible, please check the DM we've sent you.

Vince, DIRECTV Community Specialist

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5 months ago

@bcbsncjlj different brand of TV s

@DIRECTVhelp no direct message has been received 

ACE - Expert

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5 months ago

If you swap the devices, does the video sync go with the device?

Community Support

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5 months ago

I've sent you another DM. Kindly check your inbox.

Vince, DIRECTV Community Specialist

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5 months ago

@bcbsncjlj the only device I could switch to is the Gemini box which I happen to have, but the thing is though, I was able to switch from the Gemini box to the air due to several issues with the Gemini box (even after a replacement).

The TV in question where the issue is present is an LG. The TV where everything is perfect is a Samsung. I'd like to hope that after changing the sound system to something more recent would not also require getting a new TV.

@DIRECTVhelp I've found the DM. Can't we just discuss the issue and a resolution here? I mean, does this necessarily require account access? The DM is a chat.

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Community Support

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254.4K Messages

5 months ago

We can discuss the issue here, but if it requires me to access your account, we must continue to DM. I'll ask a few questions to check for the best resolution. Can you try to watch other apps besides from DIRECTV app and see if the audio is still out of sync? Armando, DIRECTV Community Specialist

ACE - Expert

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6.2K Messages

5 months ago

Since the Gemini device is the only one you have problems with, I would try switching to the other TV just to test if the issue goes with the device or not.


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