Vizio TV Volume Going Up And Down? (Try These Easy Fixes!)
Vizio TV volume going up and down, and it’s getting on your nerves? We got you covered!
There are a couple of reasons for volume fluctuations on a Vizio TV most of which are related to the settings, and others, to connected devices.
In this quick guide we’ll explore all possibilities.
Here are the reasons why Vizio TV volume is going up and down:
We have a quick fix for all of these possibilities, so let’s jump right in!
Vizio TV Volume Going Up and Down – (Instant Solutions)
Note: Have you tried playing a different movie or TV show to justify whether the problem is not coming from the media?
1. Stop your Vizio Volume Leveling
If your Vizio TV volume is increasing and decreasing on its own, the first thing to do is to check whether the “Volume Leveling” feature is enabled.
This Vizio TV feature is designed to balance your TV volume when media with a louder audio volume track starts playing, like a commercial.
However, the volume leveling on Vizio TV does not always work as intended and can cause your TV volume to go up and down by itself
Here’s how to disable the Volume Leveling on Vizio TV:
- Using your Vizio remote, press the Menu button.
- Then, head to “All Settings” and choose “Audio.”
- In there, locate and stop the “Volume Leveling.”
In some cases, when you’re viewing a TV show/movie with a lot of ads, the volume will be quiet during the show and high during the ads.
Hence, enabling the volume leveling might be able to resolve this problem by balancing the volume level.
Quick Tip: If the volume leveling is on, try disabling it, and if it was disabled, try enabling it.
2. Switch OFF the Surround Sound
Some TV shows, movies, or programs do not behave well with surround sound, regarding the audio output, so this is another setting you should try switching off.
The surround sound makes a 3D soundscape using your connected speakers, for an immersive and theater-like experience.
If you have a faulty speaker in the audio system, the surround sound setting on your Vizio TV can make it seem like the volume is going up and down.
- To disable the surround sound, on your Vizio TV, go to Menu → All Settings → Audio → Surround Sound → OFF.
When the surround sound is disabled, test whether your Vizio TV sound will go up and down.
3. Remove your Remote’s Batteries
Another quick thing to check whenever your Vizio TV volume keeps going up and down, is if this issue is caused by the remote control.
The remote control has volume buttons, hence if there is a malfunction, the remote could be sending false signals to your Vizio TV controlling the volume.
- To find out whether that’s the case immediately, just remove the Vizio remote control batteries.
If your Vizio TV volume stops going up and down when the remote has no batteries, this justifies where the problem comes from.
If this is the case, there are a few things you can do:
- Check if the Volume button/s is stuck.
- Press the Volume buttons with force.
- Remove other remotes from the room.
- Replace your Vizio remote batteries.
Important: If you own a secondary Vizio TV in your home, the secondary remote’s signal may be interfering with the TV’s volume.
4. Cycle through your Speaker Input
Well, if you have identified that the volume of your Vizio TV goes up and down only whenever a soundbar or other speaker is connected, there is a solution.
The method is very simple–you only need to switch from one audio input to another and then go back to the original input to stop it.
For example, if you have a soundbar connected to your Vizio TV via HDMI, change the input to, let’s say RCA for just a few seconds and then go back to HDMI again.
If you have a 3.5mm AUX speaker, simply disconnect the cable, and then plug it back in, which must be enough to fix this.
Note: If you have a video player such as Firestick or Roku, disconnect the dongle and try again.
5. Unplug Speakers & Video Players
If you have connected audio output devices (soundbars or speakers) or video players (Firestick, Chromecast, or Roku), disconnect them from your Vizio TV.
This will enable you to test if your Vizio TV volume will go up and down when playing audio from the built-in speakers of your TV.
So, unplug all devices from your Vizio TV connected via HDMI, HDMI ARC, RCA, and 3.5mm AUX, and leave only the power cable plugged in.
Enable TV Built-In Speakers!
- If you hear no sound after disconnecting your soundbar/speakers, go to the Menu → All Setting → Audio → TV Speakers → ON.
If the volume of your Vizio TV goes up and down without any devices connected, keep reading!
6. Discharge your Vizio from Power
A common solution that many users claim helps is power cycling your Vizio TV by discharging the residual electrical voltage.
Some users say it’s permanent, others claim it’s a temporary fix, but if you’ve tried everything so far and your Vizio TV volume is changing, this is worth the shot.
To power cycle your Vizio TV, unplug the power adapter from the power for 60 seconds and hold the power button on the TV for 30 seconds.
Important: After the power cycle, connect your Vizio TV directly to the outlet, avoiding all power extenders, dividers, power surge protectors, and such.
7. Reset Vizio TV to Factory Default
If you’ve tried everything but your Vizio TV volume is increasing and decreasing on its own, you might need to perform a factory reset.
This is a drastic measure, but if you face a system bug or something related to the television firmware, a system restoration might be the only solution.
The reset steps vary per Vizio TV model, so here are the different methods:
- Method #1 – Menu → Admin & Privacy → Reset to Factory Settings.
- Method #2 – Menu → System → Admin & Privacy → Reset to Factory Settings.
- Method #3 – Menu → All Settings Admin & Privacy → Reset to Factory.
When your Vizio TV is reset to factory defaults, carry out the initialization by configuring the TV settings and checking whether the volume is still fluctuating.
Warning: The factory reset on Vizio TV will revert ALL settings to default irreversibly.
The Volume Goes Up and Down Due to Remote?
If the volume changes only when the remote batteries are inserted, you have to check whether the Volume buttons are stuck.
If not, the remote may be malfunctioning and has to be replaced.
Volume Changes Only With Connected Soundbar?
So, if the volume of your Vizio TV changes only when a soundbar is connected, cycle the inputs back and forth.
If this doesn’t work, try changing the cable or switching to a different connection.
Finn Wheatley, a Master’s graduate in Computer Science from UCL, London, honed his skills at small data science consultancies. There, he helped large corporations enhance their data capabilities by deploying cutting-edge machine learning analytics and resolving technical hurdles.