At least it was in my case is that a usb headset up just enough power to force it to be reliable on the master usb the left side usb port. As we know sometimes a simple restart can fix some minor glitches including audio issue that mac sound is not working.
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Usb c headphones macbook pro not working. Dust or fluff is enough to block the port from recognizing your headphones or speakers. How to reset your system management controller on your macbook. I was on the firstr page of the sound settings and couldnt get it but then i tried this and it worked. Im not sure if its a hardware issue for you. If they are working thats great. If not you can escalate the issue by resetting the smc.
Most likely the audio is being directed to some other output device like soundflower or boom. The smc is responsible for a few different aspects of your macbook but most importantly its in charge of how the power in your macbook is distributing including to the usb c ports. One of the 4 usbc ports on my new macbook pro is not working. If you go under system preferences sound output you should see headphones as one of the output devices. Apparently they are daisy chained together and often times if you connect your headset to the right side usb it will not work properly. If the sound is still not working check the headphone jack for issues.
Restart your macbook airpro. Have tried rebooting the computer twice but it has no effect. Just make sure that headphones is selected. Get discount on amazon httpsamznto2bwur8n usb c hub multiport usb c adapter aluminum thunderbolt 3 type c adapter dongle macbook pro accessories with 3 usb 30 portstf sd card readerusb. Try blowing the dust off the jack and from inside the port on your mac to see if that solves the problem. Once your mac is loaded up see if your usb c ports are functioning.
Volume up macbook make sure youve turned volume up or you can press down the volume up button because when volume is set to minimum you are unable to hear the sound. Plug the headphones back in while holding the volume buttons at the same time. Go to settings sounds then click the output button up top then find ur headphones. This was widely affecting all usb c only macs we have in our office 2017 2018 macbook pros and 2019 macbook air. Usb c port not working on new macbook pro 2016. This was not only affecting 2020 macbook pro and airs.
Have tried two peripheral devices a monitor and a keyboard both work in the other ports but will not function in the one causing the trouble.