Watching Apple TV on new iMac -- sound level.

My iMac M1 sound from built in speakers is awesome EXCEPT when streaming Apple TV app . . .sound is weak even when controls are set to max. Volume on all other apps are great. FIX?

iMac 24″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Mar 19, 2023 7:22 PM

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Vancouver22

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Mar 19, 2023 10:02 PM in response to vacadoug

As well as using the slider within the Apple TV App, you can also try in the control centre to turn the sound up to Max

Use Control Center on Mac - Apple Support

Vancouver22

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Mar 22, 2023 11:46 PM in response to vacadoug

After seeing your post I’ve noticed the same now on my MacBook. Even when I used my HomePods for Audio, I felt it was lacking. I’ll submit feedback: Feedback - Apple TV App - Apple

vacadoug Author

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Mar 22, 2023 3:07 PM in response to Vancouver22

Have done both -- even opened an Apple Case on this and they had no answer

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