No Audio Output

Ethos starts but no audio plays.

How to Fix it:

1

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.:

Windows

Step 1: Install Scoop (If Not Installed)

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator.

2. Run the following command to allow script execution:

   Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

3. Install Scoop:

   irm get.scoop.sh | iex

Step 2: Install VLC Using Scoop

1. Open PowerShell (you don't need admin privileges).

2. Run:

   scoop install vlc

3. Verify the installation:

   vlc --version

macOS

Linux

AppImage

2

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.

3

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.

4

Restart Ethos and Try Again

• Close and restart Ethos.

• Run Ethos with debug mode to check for errors:

ethos --debug

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.