SOUND CUTTING OUT

No.  Cable box works for other devices so that's not the issue  Apple tells me it's an Xfinity issue. Downloaded Sonoma 14.1 on Oct. 1. 2023, then no sound on MacBook Pro streaming tv only. Sound okay for other apps and  for YouTube streaming.  

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Exactly. I just tried using the  chat option on my account, and then it was a nightmare.

Every single show I tape off of bravo has the sound cut out for a few seconds, and then it comes back. Additionally, anything I download on my iPad from the DVR. That is a bravo show, regardless of the show, it will say playback error can’t finish the recording around 40 minutes in. Every single time it makes me not want to keep XFINITY and just watch it streaming instead of downloading on my iPad off the DVR to watch on a plane or travel. 

@Bpar50, thank you for using the Community Forums, is this issue still active for you? You mentioned that you noticed the sound cutting out on your Bravo recordings specifically, are you able to replicate this issue with any other channels at all as well?

My Bravo as well! Extremely frustrating! Time to cut Xfinity loose!

The exact same thing is happening right now! It’s so freaking annoying! 

@Granna2009 thank you for letting us know. Are you having audio issues on all your channels? 

ABC channel is cutting out, intermittently also

Still no help. I have done everything known to man, except replacing my cable company. Which I’m about to do next. Looking for a refund!!

Thanks for taking the time out of your day to reach out about the audio dropping on Bravo, @eyeamthey. We ask questions so we can get to the root cause of the issue. We check for any known issues and troubleshoot or get tickets opened for the problem if that is needed. We appreciate your help so we can get things working once again. Are you using a cable box or another device? Is Bravo cutting out on Live TV, when you are watching a recording, in On Demand, or all 3 (that you know of)? 

I am using Xfinity 4K TV box, and only ABC channel cuts out. Audio intermittently very hard to watch programs when you can’t hear what they’re saying every three minutes.

I am also having the same issue with Bravo. The sound is cutting out for s second or 2 about every minute or so.  I have reset the box, checked all connections and settings, and gone through the useless xfinity troubleshooting steps. 

Still in and out. 

My wife says to change providers.  May need to go to Verizon. 

Hey @user_czvxyt this doesn't sound fun. Is this also happening on select channels for you? During Live TV and DVR recordings? Do you have any audio peripherals  connected? 

Good afternoon @user_wrwrgn, and thank you for reaching out on our Community Forums. We hope you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are sorry to hear about your sound issues on Bravo. To confirm, are you experiencing this issue on any other channel? May I also ask if this is happening during Live TV and/or DVR recordings? Do you happen to have a sound bar? 

@XfinityAlfonso​ it stopped on its own the next day. So who knows whats going on?

Thanks for the update @user_czvxyt. We are glad to hear the issue improved. We would need further troubleshooting to determine a cause. If the issue persists, let us know. We'd be happy to continue troubleshooting. 

P.S. you can keep your email address, as long as you log in a fewtkmes a year,  you can keep forever 

@Evereddie Thank you for leaving a comment to let us know you are running into this issue. We would hate to see you leave due to this, and we want to ensure you get the support you need. If you replaced the equipment but are still having the same issue, it may be a signal issue you are experiencing versus an equipment issue. It is definitley important to us that your services are working exactly as you need it, and we'll do all we can to get this sorted for you! Do you only have one cable box in the home, or do you have any others that are having the same issue? If you were to watch content via Xfinity Stream, do you experience any audio issues there?

Omg, are you paid to just ask different questions? Everybody’s having the problem and everybody has tried everything possible known the man. Fix the freaking thing. I’m going to get my money back. I am tired of XFINITY not fixing this problem

I have the same problem.. The sound goes out periodically or picture freezes.  The last time I called (and spoke to a live person) she told me there was something wrong with my cable box and I would have to replace it.  I've already replaced it once.  I'm not going to drive all the way across town to bring it back again.

Besides, no one else ever told me there was a problem with my cable box!??  They always wanted to schedule me for a tech. visit.  Forget it.  I've had one of those before:  waste of time and no results.

Hello, @user_2b1574. Thanks for commenting to let us know you are experiencing a similar issue. What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far? Have you rebooted the box manually or through the Xfinity App? Or check the audio connection (HDMI, coax) to make sure it's tight? Is the audio cutting in and out also happening on all of your TV channels? 

Any resolution here? I have audio out for a few seconds at a time almost all channels if not all, no sound bar.  Took a trip to Vegas, hotel had Xfinity same thing out there.  I live in Georgia.  Love Xfinity do not want to switch but it is super annoying 

Hi @user_tgdhmb! We appreciate you taking the time to reach out on our Forums. I am sorry to hear you're having similar issues with the sound cutting out on a lot of the channels you watch. We definitely want to get to the bottom of this and get it addressed for everyone. 

For troubleshooting purposes, is this occurring on Live TV only on your end, or does this occur when watching On Demand or recorded content as well? 

Thanks for your help! 

Hi @jthelman I'm sorry to hear you're having sound issues on three different boxes. I would like to learn more about what's going on to help. Do you have a splitter connected to any of those TVS? Have you performed any troubleshooting steps? Is it certain channels or all of them? Does the sound come back or do you have to do anything to fix it? 

I agree and it’s infuriating. 

@jlester10 Can I ask that you reach out privately, so we can cover the details of your account. You can start by clicking the chat icon located in the top right corner of your forums page when signed in. Once there, you can direct your messages to "Xfinity Support." Please add your full name and service address to help us locate your account. Let me know if you have any questions.

Yes, same here! I have had the issues on Channel 5 for a while but tonight CBS (channel 4 in Boston)  is awful! It's an Xfinity issue! 

Hello @user_v9dsiw @Vicki11 we definitley want to ensure that you are able to enjoy your services with us at all times! I checked our known issues and I am not currently showing anything reported for audio with our cable boxes. Have you done any troubleshooting on your end for this? Our Xfinity TV Audio Issue Troubleshooting article offers some great troubleshooting steps to take when you are running into issues with your connection. Do any of those steps help?

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Same Boston CBS/WBZ CH804 sound cutout problem in no. central ma.  3 tv/boxes, all have constant audio cutouts for 15-30 seconds and occasional video as well.

Have done all the troubleshooting stuff with no resolution.  Seems like a Comcast signal problem here for the past week or so.

@user_v9dsiw​ @marks09281 @asmarks I came here today to research the same thing. I was watching CBS / WBZ 4 Boston News this morning around 7AM and experienced two 15-30 second audio drops out. Sound just vanishes. It would appear this channel is having an issue locally.

However, in my experience attempting to get stations to investigate is nearly impossible. The FOX Providence and CBS Providence stations have had audio issues for years and no amount of contacting them helps, but that is more like tiny pops/cracks in the audio and nothing like this issue with CBS / WBZ Boston.

I imagine we are all in different towns so it would lead me to believe the issue exists at Xfinty's headend or at CBS Boston / WBZ. 

It helps if we all reach out to CBS Boston / WBZ on their web site by submitting the Contact Us form for Technical Issue / Broadcast:

Learn About Us - Contact Us - CBS Boston (cbsnews.com)

@marks09281​ Same here. Just south of Boston.  Channel 804 wbz/nbc both on cable box and Wi-Fi steaming of 804. Was about to start trouble shooting my sound bar but not going to bother since I know I am not only one. Thanks for sharing your feedback.  I would estimate it has been happening for a few weeks for me. 

Hello, @user_sfl702 thank you for reaching out over Xfinity Forums for support, you have contacted the right place for assistance. I appreicate the detailed information, as it sounds like you have already tried troubleshooting outlined here: https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/troubleshooting-audio-issues-with-xfinity-tv. 

I'd definitely like to help continue with troubleshooting the audio issues further. If you still need assistance please send a direct message. 

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@asmarks​ 

Same problem here on hard wired TVs. It happens only with CBS Boston on all TVs at the same time and has been happening for about a month. Spoke with Xfinity yesterday. I plan to replace the cable boxes this week, but it sounds like that isn't going to make a difference from reading the posts here.

Are you sure it is only CBS?  I am getting soudn drops on other channels, too, but they don't last as long.  Xfinity has known about this problem for literally 5-6 years as I was part of a program where they would send upgrades through the boxes and I was asked to inform them whether these fixed the issues or not.  After about 9 months, the issue was fixed and remained fixed for about 2 years.  But then the audio dropouts began again.  Xfinity plows so much money into new shiny objects within their system (internet, home security, TV features) but can't fix the most basic of issues -- good sound and good picture.

Only with CBS/WBZ here... And I spoke with some friends today who said it's just WBZ for them also.

I also contacted WBZ via the form mentioned above @ https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/about/

@asmarks​ I find it happening on any and all live channels on both tvs simultaneously. 

I agree. Same problem here. Mostly on CBS Boston. I contacted Comcast and set up appt. With service. Then they called and said they discovered the problem and it is fixed. NOPE, not fixed, still happening

Our sound on our standard channels -- CNN , MSNBC --- as with others is not on ... the APPS - MHZ & YOUTUBE for example are fine .... What's the story ???? Additionally we still do not get the speed we are paying for ... this is a constant .... for at least a year even after one of your techs paid us a visit....!!!

@user_iyak41 I am sorry that you are having these issues. When testing your internet speeds are you testing on WiFi or hardwire?

I want to make sure we are respecting your time and not repeat the steps you have taken previously. What troubleshooting steps have you taken? I also wanted to make sure you are aware that any time you need to troubleshoot our Xfinity app can assist you step by step. It is not just to pay your bill or to get notifications about interruptions. To learn how to troubleshoot in the future you can follow the link: https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/using-xfinity-app. Honestly, it is the best app to date that we offer and super easy to use for all of your account needs!

@XfinityDena​ We are having sound dropouts for several seconds (10 to 30 seconds) mostly on "Cloud" DVR recordings.  The sound will drop out in the same place on the DVR recording regardless of which of our two X1 Boxs we are watching from. KEY IMPORTANT ITEM: When we use the XFINITY Streaming app on a mobile device to watch the "same cloud recording" the sound also drops out in the same place of the recording.  So, the problem is not related to the X1 devices in my house nor the cables on my boxes or HDMI cables.  It has to be related to your cloud DVR service.  The sound also drops out occasionally after I have "paused" live TV and resumed.  This sound drop out happens several times per recording and causes us to miss critical dialog at times.  Rewinding and playing again doesn't help and the sound will drop out again in the exact same place.  There is an occasional blip on the video when the sound issue happens.  

@jasjee99 Hello, I am happy to be of assistance. Can you please send us a DM. You can start by clicking the chat icon located in the top right corner of your forums' page when signed in. Once there, you can direct your messages to "Xfinity Support." Please add your full name and service address to help us locate your account. Let me know if you have any questions.