How to Fix Audio Delays on Twitch

Want to know how you can fix audio delays on Twitch?

Twitch is one of the best platforms for consuming live content. Compared to other video platforms, most contents on Twitch are live streams. But, you can also watch recorded streams in case you miss them. 

Overall, Twitch is a good platform for entertainment. The app and website are stable most of the time, and the interface is straightforward.

However, this doesn’t mean that you won’t encounter issues on the platform. 

At some point, you’ll probably run into errors while using Twitch. One issue that has plagued Twitch for a long time is audio delays. Like any streaming platform, Twitch also suffers from unsynced audio. 

This is one of the most annoying issues you could encounter while watching videos. 

Usually, this issue is caused by faulty media players or browsers. On the other hand, it can also be due to third-party extensions, corrupted data, or improper device configurations.

Today, we’ll show you what to do when you encounter audio delays on Twitch. 

Let’s get started!

1. Check Twitch Servers. 

While this isn’t usually the cause of audio delays, you should still check Twitch’s servers when you encounter playback issues. Since Twitch is an online service, it will not work correctly if the servers are offline. 

You can visit Twitch’s status page to check the current situation of the servers. 

Unfortunately, server-related issues can’t be resolved on your end. If there’s an ongoing problem with the servers, the only thing you can do is wait.

On the other hand, you can proceed to the following method below if Twitch’s servers are online. 

2. Restart Your Device. 

Before changing your configurations, we recommend restarting your device first if you encounter audio delays on Twitch. This should allow your device to reload its resources and eliminate temporary errors. 

For Android users, here’s how you can restart your device: 

1. Find the Power button on your Android device. 
2. After that, hold it down until the selection menu shows up. 
3. Lastly, tap Restart. 

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On iOS, check out the steps below: 

1. Open the Assistive Touch on your display. 
2. Next, go to the Device tab and tap on More. 
3. Finally, select the Restart option. 

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If you’re using a Windows PC, you can restart it by doing the following: 

1. First, press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start Menu.
2. Now, open the Power Options tab. 
3. Lastly, click on Restart. 

After restarting your device, go back to Twitch and check if the problem is solved. 

3. Clear Your Browsing Data. 

Caches and cookies are temporary data used by your browser to load websites faster and improve their performance. These data are stored on your device locally, which can accumulate over time and become corrupted. 

If you experience audio delays and other playback issues on Twitch, try clearing your browsing data: 

1. On your computer, launch your preferred browser. 
2. Now, click on More and go to Settings. 
3. Scroll down to Privacy and Security and click on Clear Browsing Data. 
4. Access the Time Range tab and choose All Time from the menu. 
5. Finally, include caches and cookies in the process and hit the Clear Data button. 

Once done, re-login to your account and check if the problem is solved. 

4. Use Another Browser. 

If you’re using a browser to stream content on Twitch, we suggest trying a different browser. Your current browser might be experiencing technical issues at the moment, explaining why you encounter playback issues. 

Ideally, we recommend using popular browsers such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to watch streams on Twitch. These browsers are optimized for most sites and less likely to run into issues. 

On the other hand, you can also try using the dedicated desktop app to watch streams. 

5. Check Your Audio Drivers. 

Another reason why audio gets delayed on Twitch is faulty audio drivers. To fix this, update your audio drivers on Windows to patch bugs and glitches. 

Check out the steps below to update your audio drivers: 

1. First, press the Windows + X keys on your keyboard to open the Quick Menu. 
2. After that, click on Device Manager. 
3. Expand the Audio Inputs and Outputs tab and right-click on your audio device. 
4. Lastly, choose the Update Driver option and follow the prompts. 

Once done, restart your computer and go back to Twitch. Try playing a few streams to check if the problem is solved. 

6. Disable Hardware Acceleration. 

Hardware acceleration is a feature that allows your browser to utilize your GPU to improve playback performance. While this works great for mid to high-end devices, it can cause issues on lower-end hardware. 

To fix this, try disabling the feature if you’re using an entry-level system. See the steps below to guide you on the process: 

1. On your browser, click on More and access the Settings. 
2. Now, expand the Advanced tab and click on System. 
3. Finally, turn off the ‘Use Hardware Acceleration when Available’ option. 

Restart your browser afterward and see if you’ll encounter audio delays on Twitch. 

7. Disable Extensions. 

Browser extensions could also cause playback issues on Twitch. They put unnecessary load on your system, explaining the audio delay. To avoid this, turn off your browser extensions before using Twitch. 

Here’s how you can turn off your browser extensions: 

1. On your browser, click on More. 
2. Now, go to the Settings and click on the Extensions tab. 
3. Finally, disable your extensions and restart your browser. 

Once done, go back to Twitch to check if the problem is solved. 

8. Update Twitch. 

If you’re using the dedicated Twitch app, try updating it. The current version you are using might have an issue related to video playback. Update the app to the latest version possible to patch bugs and glitches. 

For Android users, here’s how you can update Twitch: 

1. First, launch the Google Play Store on your device. 
2. After that, tap on your Profile and access the Manage Apps & Device tab.
3. Now, go to Updates Available. 
4. Lastly, tap the Update button next to Twitch. 

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If you’re using an iOS device, see the steps below to update Twitch: 

1. Open the App Store on your device. 
2. Next, tap on your Profile and look for Twitch. 
3. Finally, hit the Update button if there’s an available update. 

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On Windows, here’s what you need to do: 

1. First, launch the Twitch app on your computer. 
2. After that, click the Menu button on the upper left corner of the window. 
3. Now, hover your cursor to the Help tab. 
4. Lastly, click on Check for Updates. 

After updating Twitch, stream a few videos to check if the problem is solved. 

9. Reinstall Twitch. 

If the update does not work, you can try reinstalling the app on your device. This ensures that you have the latest working version of the app and there are no corrupted or missing installation files on your system. 

For mobile devices, here’s what you need to do: 

1. Locate the Twitch app on your home screen. 
2. Next, hold down its icon until the options menu appears. 
3. Finally, tap on Remove App (iOS) or Uninstall (Android) to delete Twitch. 

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If you’re using Windows, follow the steps below: 

1. First, open the Control Panel on your computer. 
2. After that, click on Uninstall a Program. 
3. Lastly, right-click on Twitch and choose Uninstall. 

Reinstall the app on your device afterward and check if the problem is solved. 

10. Contact Twitch. 

At this point, we recommend letting the professionals handle the situation if you still encounter audio delays on Twitch. 

Go to Twitch’s Support page and get in touch with their team to report the issue you’ve been experiencing on the app or website. When asking for help, provide a link to the stream you’re watching and the platform you’re using to help Twitch’s team resolve the matter faster. 

That ends our guide for fixing audio delays on Twitch. If you have questions about the solutions, drop a comment below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. 

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