The reasons why your TV soundbar has an audio delay

And several possible fixes.

By David Engle Nov. 14, 2026 4:30 pm EST Simpson33/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

One of the more frustrating experiences you can have while watching TV comes when the audio is out of sync with the video. You've probably noticed it while viewing a show or a movie where the characters' mouth movements don't match the dialogue. Or when you're watching a sporting event and the play-by-play announcer calls a game-winning basket, touchdown or home run before you even see it.