How do you solve sound problems with your Apple iPad?
Solve sound problems in 4 steps
To solve sound problems with your iPad, follow the steps below:
- Check if Silent Mode is turned off.
- Check the speakers of your iPad.
- Check the sound settings of your iPad.
- Try to play sound on your iPad.
Step 1: check if Silent Mode is turned off
First, check if Silent Mode is turned off.
- Swipe down from the right top corner of the screen.
- Check if Silent Mode and Do Not Disturb are turned off.
- Turn off Silent Mode.
- Turn off Do Not Disturb.
Step 2: check the speakers of your iPad
If your iPad doesn't produce any sound or just distorted sound, check the speakers for dirt.
- Do you have a cover on your iPad? Remove it first.
- Check if the speaker opening at the bottom of your iPad is free of dirt.
Step 3: check the sound settings of your iPad
Check the sound of your iPad in the sound settings.
- Go to Settings and tap Sounds.
- Slide the switch for Ringer and Alerts left and right a couple of times.
- Don't hear any sound? Your speaker might need to be repaired.
Step 4: try to play sound on your iPad
Check if the sound works when you play a video. Check if video calls work as well.
- Play a video on YouTube and check if the sound works.
- Start a FaceTime call and check if the sound works.
- No sound or bad quality? In that case, your internet connection might be the problem.
- check the internet connection and try again.