How to troubleshoot an audio delay on Samsung TV

Last Update date : Jul 28. 2026

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audio delay samsung tv

Why does audio delay occur

Depending on the signal transmitted by the broadcasting station, an audio delay may occur in some or all of the TV programs they broadcast. There is a slight difference in the processing speeds of video and audio signals. Usually, this difference is not noticeable, though it can be at times. If the issue does not originate with the broadcaster, another cause for the audio delay could be a faulty connection involving an external device connected to your TV. Occasionally, a slight audio mismatch can occur due to differences in the transmission speed of video and audio signals from external devices, such as set-top boxes.

Please follow the troubleshooting guide below to resolve the audio delay issue.

  1. From the Home screen, press left on the remote. > select Settings
  2. Select All Settings
  3. Select Sound
  4. Navigate to and select Expert Settings
  5. Select Digital Output Audio Delay.

 

Adjust the delay time between audio and video tracks. This is only available when the device is connected via HDMI-eARC or SPDIF.

 

choose audio out delay

  1. From the Home screen, press left on the remote. > select Settings
  2. Select All Settings
  3. Select Sound
  4. Navigate to and select Expert Settings
  5. Select Reset Sound from the TV menu. Your TV's sound settings will be reset.
reset sound in samsung tv

Do you experience an audio delay when playing downloaded content, such as movies? If so, the audio of the content playing on your TV might not be syncing correctly. Check the user manual for supported video codecs.

  1. From the Home screen, press left on the remote > Settings.
  2. Select All Settings.
  3. Navigate to and select Support.
  4. Select Software Update from the TV menu.
  5. Select Update Now. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the update.

 

Note: You can also select Auto Update. Your TV will receive automatic updates.

software update in samsung tv

Note:

  • If you are experiencing issues with your Samsung Smart TV, you should always check if a software update is available, as it may resolve the problem.
  • Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.
  • Images are simulated.

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