> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://vyse-1.gitbook.io/ethos/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://vyse-1.gitbook.io/ethos/troubleshooting/no-audio-output.md).

# No Audio Output

Ethos starts but no audio plays.

## How to Fix it:

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{% step %}
**Ensure VLC is Installed**

Check if VLC is installed. if you are a macos/linux user run running:

```
vlc --version
```

If not installed, below are the installation steps for different operating systems.:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Windows" %}

#### Step 1: Install Scoop (If Not Installed)

1. Open **PowerShell** as Administrator.
2. Run the following command to allow script execution:

   ```powershell
   Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser
   ```
3. Install Scoop:

   ```powershell
   irm get.scoop.sh | iex
   ```

#### **Step 2: Install VLC Using Scoop**

1. Open **PowerShell** (you don't need admin privileges).
2. Run:

   ```powershell
   scoop install vlc
   ```
3. Verify the installation:

   ```powershell
   vlc --version
   ```

{% endtab %}

{% tab title="macOS" %}
You can install VLC on macOS using **Homebrew** or manually downloading it from the official website.

#### **Method 1: Install via Homebrew (Recommended)**

1. Open **Terminal**.
2. Run:

   ```sh
   brew install --cask vlc
   ```
3. Verify installation:

   ```sh
   vlc --version
   ```

#### **Method 2: Install Manually**

1. Go to the official VLC website.
2. Download the **.dmg** file.
3. Open the **.dmg** file and drag **VLC** into the Applications folder.
4. Open VLC from the Applications folder.
   {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Linux" %}
VLC can be installed on Linux using package managers or a Snap/AppImage.

#### **Debian/Ubuntu-based Distributions**

1. Open **Terminal** and run:

   ```sh
   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install vlc
   ```
2. Launch VLC:

   ```sh
   vlc
   ```

#### **Fedora**

1. Run:

   ```sh
   sudo dnf install vlc
   ```
2. Start VLC:

   ```sh
   vlc
   ```

#### **Arch Linux**

1. Install VLC via `pacman`:

   ```sh
   sudo pacman -S vlc
   ```
2. Run VLC:

   ```sh
   vlc
   ```

#### **Using Snap (Universal for Most Linux Distros)**

1. Install VLC as a Snap package:

   ```sh
   sudo snap install vlc
   ```
2. Run VLC:

   ```sh
   vlc
   ```

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{% tab title="AppImage" %}

1. Download the latest VLC AppImage from the [official VLC website.](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/)
2. Make it executable:

   ```sh
   chmod +x VLC-*.AppImage
   ```
3. Run:

   ```sh
   ./VLC-*.AppImage
   ```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Verify VLC is Accessible**

* Run a test audio file using VLC:

  ```
  vlc <audio-file>
  ```
* If VLC does not play the file, reinstall it and ensure it is properly configured.

{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Check System Audio Settings**

* Ensure your speakers or headphones are correctly connected.
* Verify that the system volume is not muted.
* Check audio settings in your operating system and make sure VLC is set as the default audio output.
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Restart Ethos and Try Again**

* Close and restart Ethos.
* Run Ethos with debug mode to check for errors:

```
ethos --debug
```

{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If the issue persists, consider reinstalling VLC or checking the Ethos logs for further troubleshooting.

If you continue to experience issues, feel free to open an issue on [GitHub](https://github.com/Itz-Agasta/ethos/issues).
{% endhint %}