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Audio delay and lag problems on Firestick are caused by stuttering (repeated or irregular pauses in the audio) and jittering (inconsistent timing of audio and video). This is not a problem that you cannot fix. In fact, there are multiple solutions to avoid the Firestick audio lag and sync problems. Many times, the default media playback app causes lag problems on Firestick, so first of all, you should migrate from the default media player to the VLC player as your video player.
If you have already migrated to a VLC player, then you have to make sure Amazon Firestick firmware is up to date. In most cases, Firestick users ignore the firmware update, but it is a crucial thing to check for whenever audio lag problems occur on your device. Not updating the firmware can lead to compatibility issues and may exacerbate the audio delay problem.
How to Fix if FireStick Home Theater Audio is Out of Sync
It is a common problem, and due to its shared nature, Amazon itself has taken enough measures to tackle it. The issue is common among new and old Firestick users. Firestick now allows its customers to fix the audio and video timings manually. The new settings allow users to slow down or speed up the audio or video to handle this syncing problem. Manually fix audio and video works with new devices.
For older devices, there are plenty of effective solutions that can permanently fix the Firestick audio delay issues, giving you the confidence to enjoy your Firestick experience without any interruptions.
For New Models of Firestick, Use the Lip Sync Tuning
This feature is only available in the new models. Here’s how to use Lip Sync to avoid the audio and video delay on Firestick.
- Open Firestick and go to “Settings” from the main screen
- Click on the “Display & Sounds” icon
- Click on “Audio” under the Display and Sounds page
- Now click on “AV Sync Tuning.”
This feature provides a clear picture of how to get the best of your video and audio while watching videos on Firestick. For testing, Firestick provides different options, such as a bouncing ball, rectangular bar, and beeping sound. It all depends on the model of your Firestick. At the time of ball collision with the bar, if you have the beep sound appears at the same time, then it means that there are no issues with audio. In this case, you don’t need to use Firstick’s lip sync tuning feature. If there is a difference between the voice and ball collision, then it means you have to adjust the syncing through the adjustment of the rectangular bar. Continue it until the lag issues vanish. It is a simple option, but it is only available for newer Firestick models. Due to this, follow the other methods we have explained below.
Enable Stereo on Your FireStick to Fix Audio Lag Issues
- From the main menu of Firestick or Fire TV home page, click on “Settings.”
- From the next screen, click on “Display and Sounds.”
- Next, Select “Audio”
- Click on “Surround Sound” from the next screen
- On the next screen, there will be up to five different options; click on “Best Available” to turn it off.
- Click on Streao to enable it
- Now go back to two screens where the surround sound option was available
- Click on “Advanced Audio”
- Turn off “Dialogue Enhancer” and “Volume Leveler”
- Go back to Settings and select “Applications.”
- Select “Manage Installed Applications”
- You will see some apps that cause audio syncing issues. Select one of them and then “Clear the cache.”
- Now again, click on “My Fire TV” from the settings menu; for this, you have to go back to the settings menu.
- Navigate to the “Restart” option and click on it
- Confirm the action if a popup window appears
In this way, your device will get reset, and the audio lag and syncing issue will be resolved.
Check the Video format and Type of Audio.
Sometimes, specific videos come with syncing issues. If a problem is within the video, then there is no fault with your Firestick device. To check this, make sure that the issue is different from specific content. Check different videos and see if the problem occurs repeatedly with each video. There are also some apps available on Firestick and Fire TV.
Turn Off Dolby Digital to Fix Audio Lag on Firestick
Like AV Sync Tuning, Dolby Digital audio technology is not supported by all Firestick devices. But if your device supports it, enabling it will help you improve the quality of audio without doing anything extensive. On some devices, it also causes syncing issues if enabled. The guide below will help you turn off Dolby Digital on your Firestick/TV device.
- From the main menu of Firestick or Fire TV, go to Settings
- Navigate to “Display and Sounds”
- Click on “Audio” and then “Surround Sound” option
- Click on “Dolby Digital Output.”
- Make the value to “off” of Dolby Digital Plus.
That’s it; the issue of audio and video syncing should be resolved after you perform these steps.
Force Stop Firestick App That Causing Audio Sync Issues
Many Firestick and Fire TV users have observed that the audio lag issue occurs when using specific apps. If this is the case with you, try stopping the currently running application and checking if the problem is resolved.
To stop the app on Firestick, follow the step-by-step guide below.
- From the home screen of Fire TV, open “Settings” from the main menu
- Navigate to Applications
- Click on “Managed Installed Applications.”
- Click on the “Problematic App”
- Click on “Force Stop”
Taping the force stop option will close the problematic app on your Firestick or Fire TV, and the syncing audio issue will also get resolved (in most cases). Relaunch the app that you just force stopped and check if the audio lag is still there.
Wrapping Up
The above-detailed guide on FireStick Audio Delay and lag issues in 2024 is a comprehensive resource to fix the issues you are facing on Firestick or Fire TV platforms. With five different methods explained, there’s a good chance that one of these will help you resolve the issue permanently, giving you hope for a better Firestick experience. You may also follow our other blogs on Firestick and FireTV here.
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