One of the more frustrating experiences you can have while watching TV comes when the audio is out of sync with the video. You've probably noticed it while viewing a show or a movie where the characters' mouth movements don't match the dialogue. Or when you're watching a sporting event and the play-by-play announcer calls a game-winning basket, touchdown or home run before you even see it.
Audio delay is a fairly common occurrence with soundbars connected to TVs, and there are a few reasons why this happens. Fortunately, audio delays can often be fixed pretty easily by simply adjusting some settings on your smart TV.
Understanding the source of the audio delay between your smart TV and soundbar can help you determine how to fix it. For example, if you notice the audio delay while watching TV through your cable or a streaming service, try watching something from another source, like a Blu-ray player. If the audio from the Blu-ray syncs just fine, the issue could be with the actual cable broadcast or streaming service.
But if the audio delay occurs regardless of what you're watching, then the culprit is likely either your TV or soundbar, or a combination of both. First, check the connection between your TV and soundbar.
