How to Fix No Audio in Xbox Cloud Gaming

Xbox Cloud Gaming is an interesting way to play games on a range of different devices that might not generally support gaming. Low-end PCs, mobile devices and even TVs. And while it works great if you have a super stable and fast Internet connection there are still some issues you'll come across. At the moment the primary one seems to be no sound when using Xbox Cloud Gaming. Especially when trying to play Fortnite of all games. So in this guide, we'll go over all the solutions for no sound in games when using Xbox Cloud Gaming.

How to Fix No Audio in Xbox Cloud Gaming

This is the most obvious fix for everyone! Check that you haven't forgotten to do the following... Don't forget to restart your device and modem/router. I've had a few situations where this happened randomly and a simple restart solved the problem.

Ensure your device's volume is turned up.
Check that your device isn’t muted and that any connected speakers or headphones are working. Also, check that you haven't got Bluetooth enabled and the sound is going to a pair of headphones in another room. This happens quite often...

Adjust In-Game Audio Settings

Open the game's settings menu and check the audio options.
Ensure no sliders are set to zero and that mute options are turned off.

Restart the Game and App

Fully close the game and the Xbox app or browser.
Relaunch them and test the audio.

Update Your Audio Drivers (PC Users)

On a PC, ensure your audio drivers are updated to the latest version.
Visit your device manufacturer’s website to download updated drivers.

Check Your Internet Connection

If you have the option I highly suggest using a wired connection for Xbox Cloud Gaming. it makes a huge difference to stability and reduces problems by 90%. I was using a WiFi connection for ages but it just wasn't stable enough especially when playing first-person shooters and fast-moving games like Fortnite.

Close Other Applications

Close as many background apps, programs and services or whatever else you might have running. The less stuff you have running on your device the better. Especially things that might be using audio, Spotify, browsers, etc.

Ask Xbox Support (They are generally Useless though)

If you still can't solve this problem, visit the official Xbox support page for further assistance: Xbox Support. They are pretty useless though so don't expect much from it.

Fix No Sound in Fortnite Xbox Cloud Gaming

If you're playing Fortnite on Xbox Cloud Gaming and experiencing audio issues, follow these steps:

Start playing Fortnite on Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Click the six dots (⋯) in the game menu.
Select the Xbox logo from the options.
Turn on the microphone.

For whatever strange reasons this is an actual fix for all in-game audio....

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