i have an LG ULTRAGEAR monitor but the built in speakers are not working

Hi, Alex Perry1

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

You can try the following to see if it works:

1. Download the Realtek sound card driver:

Visit the official Realtek website (click here) to download the latest Realtek HD Audio drivers. Alternatively, if you are using a desktop computer, you can visit the motherboard manufacturer's website as they may offer customised Realtek drivers optimised for your system.

If you are using a branded PC or laptop, check the manufacturer's website (e.g. HP, Dell, Lenovo) for audio drivers specific to your model.

Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it. 

2. Install:

Once downloaded, run the installer to update your Realtek audio drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

3. Switching Audio Outputs:

After installing the Realtek driver, you may need to manually switch the audio output device. Right-click on the sound icon in the taskbar and select "Open Sound Settings", then under the "Output" section, select the desired output device, the Realtek device should now be listed.

4. Restart your computer:

Restarting your computer is essential to ensure that all changes are applied correctly.

Sincerely

Nicholas | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Having same issue did you ever find a fix ?

i looked at the model number on the back of the monitor and put it into the lg website, even though my pc recognises it as an audio device and attempts to play audio through it it does not have any speakers built in

Any recommandation of a speaker for the monitor not only for the pc but when switching HDMI we can still ear the noise?

In Nvidia control panel, select digital audio, select HDMI lg monitor,

That's normal. I have had the exact same problem and this is because there's no speakers, only an headphone output behind the screen.

That's why you have a headphone logo instead of speaker logo when you push the screen button to the right.

Audio signal is coming from your HDMI/USB/DisplayPort, but only for the headphone connector.

Yes, there's holes below that looks like speakers holes, but not. It's for thermal dissipation only.

I looked for this issue for several days and finally someone from LG answered me that most of recent LG "gamers" monitors don't have speakers. this explains that.

So yes you have the "LG HDR" in your speaker icon (on win taskbar), yes you do have the volume and all, but ONLY because there's an 3.5 Jack out on your screen.

I too have LG ultragear Gaming monitor model 27GN800 QHD ips 144 hz Nvidia Gsync compatible. No built-in speaks ,only I can connect headphones gets sound only when HDMI is connected.

Wow, thank you for this. I just got this monitor and when I connected it it popped up with audio settings etc, and my pc recognizes it as an audio device but I couldn't get sound out of it. I've watched youtube videos, gone through all the settings, and now, 4 hours later - found your post. I have a slightly different model, the LG FHD with FreeSync( 24MR400) but entered in the model and sure enough - no sound. /facepalm
I usually use headphones anyhow but sometimes im watching something and want to show my partner and having available sound is convenient.