YouTube TV audio out of sync sony TV

I have a 2017 era Samsung TV, a Roku Streaming Stick 4k 3820X, and a year 2000ish Pioneer receiver. After months of random audio sync issues, mostly on Sunday morning news programs for some odd reason, I have finally found my solution.

On the Samsung TV, I switched my HDMI audio format from Bitstream to PCM. Audio sync fixed!

(home -> settings -> more... -> sound -> expert settings -> hdmi audio format)

Note that YouTube TV is the only app that has ever had any issue for me. Not HboMax, Netflix, Apple TV, Paramount, Showtime, History, Philo, FriendlyTV, AMC+, Disney, Hulu, ESPN, Discovery+, Peacock nor Prime Video (no, I don't subscribe to all at the same time). Not even YouTube, ironically enough. Only YouTube TV has ever given me this audio sync issue, and it has been absolutely maddening!

I had tried just about everything. Setting Roku to stereo, fiddling with many, many formats and settings on the receiver, setting audio delay to 0 on the TV, etc.

Obviously, your mileage may vary here, depending on your setup. I'm just happy to finally (hopefully) have this issue behind me. I am no audiofile by any means, but I firmly believe you must get the basics correct before delving any further into those related features.

More info on Bitstream vs. PCM for those interested in the technical details: https://theproductanalyst.com/bitstream-vs-pcm/

How do I fix the audio delay on my Sony TV?

Using the supplied remote control, press SYSTEM MENU button. Press up arrow or down arrow button repeatedly until A/V SYNC appears in the front panel display. Press Enter button. Press up arrow or down arrow button to adjust the delay between the picture and sound.

How do I fix the audio sync on my TV with YouTube?

Just restart the device. This will help in eliminating any temporary bugs, cookies or glitches. And it will fix the audio video out of sync problem within seconds.

How do I fix YouTube audio delay?

Clear the Cache Open the Android Settings menu, and access the Apps option. Tap on Manage Apps, and select YouTube from the list. Press the Clear Data button, and tap on Clear Cache. That's it!

Why is the sound out of sync on YouTube?

The YouTube out of sync problem is widespread with varying causes, like corrupt app data and wrong browser settings. You can fix this problem for good by clearing your app data and restarting your device. Another effective solution is to change some of your browser settings to meet the demand of YouTube.