If there’s only one audio port, please click the Use audio port for pop-up menu -> select Sound -> select Output -> select your external speakers.
#Mac sound settings update
Please start to recover Mac files immediately after you find they were deleted or lost during the update process.
#Mac sound settings software
You can also set your Mac to check for software updates automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish rest steps.Look for Software Update and click on it.First, you need to click the Apple menu.Method 6: update your macOS to the latest version manually. Select it and click on the read X button to end the process.Look for coreaudiod in the process list.Make sure the checkbox in front of the Mute option is not selected.
![mac sound settings mac sound settings](https://support.apple.com/library/content/dam/edam/applecare/images/en_US/macos/Big-Sur/macos-big-sur-system-prefs-sound-effects-play-on-startup.jpg)
(You can also press F12 to turn up the volume.)
![mac sound settings mac sound settings](https://www.itsupportguides.com/wp-content/uploads/MACOS-ShowVolumeIcon1.png)
Please move the slider to the right side and test again.
![mac sound settings mac sound settings](https://www.askdavetaylor.com/0-blog-pics/mac-sound-preferences.png)
Method 3: shut down your Mac completely, wait for a few minutes, and turn it back on. Method 2: check the cables from the display and the ports on your Mac. Method 1: unplug any headphones or external speakers that are connected to your Mac. Read More When You Can’t Hear Sound through Internal Speakers