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Electronics
TVs, audio, headphones, consoles and smart home.
TVs 50
- TV has no picture but has sound
- TV has picture but no sound
- TV screen is flickering
- TV has lines running across the screen
- TV turns off by itself randomly
- TV won't turn on at all
- TV remote isn't working
- TV says "no signal" on HDMI
- TV picture looks too dark
- TV backlight has failed
- Smart TV is stuck on the logo screen
- TV sound is out of sync with picture
- TV screen is cracked or shattered
- TV picture has a strange color tint
- TV keeps restarting on its own
- Smart TV won't connect to Wi-Fi
- Smart TV menus are slow or laggy
- TV picture looks pixelated or blocky
- TV makes a buzzing or humming sound
- Some TV remote buttons don't work
- TV screen has burn-in or a ghost image
- TV won't turn off
- TV picture looks stretched or the wrong shape
- TV shows a double image or ghosting
- TV antenna isn't picking up channels
- TV sound is crackling or has static
- TV picture looks washed out or too bright
- Half of the TV screen is dark or dim
- TV makes a clicking sound but has no picture
- TV feels very hot to the touch
- TV's smart features aren't working
- TV app store is missing apps or won't load
- Bluetooth headphones won't pair with the TV
- TV screen has a green or purple tint
- TV won't switch inputs or sources
- Smart TV remote won't pair
- TV's picture-in-picture feature isn't working
- TV firmware update is stuck or failed
- TV has vertical or horizontal colored bands
- TV screen flashes briefly when turning on
- TV sound only comes from one speaker
- TV smells like it's burningSafety
- TV power light is blinking and won't turn on
- TV screen keeps getting dimmer over time
- No sound to soundbar through HDMI-ARC
- Closed captions won't turn off on TV
- Locked out of TV by parental controls
- TV video has screen tearing or judder
- TV's voice assistant isn't responding
- TV wall mount is loose or tilting
Streaming devices 50
- Roku won't connect to Wi-Fi
- Fire TV app keeps crashing or closing
- Apple TV remote won't pair or respond
- Chromecast won't cast from phone or app
- Streaming video keeps buffering
- No sound when streaming, but sound works elsewhere
- Roku remote won't pair with the device
- Smart TV apps are slow or freeze constantly
- Streaming app opens to a black screen
- Smart TV won't turn on
- Roku stuck on loading or logo screen
- Streaming app shows an error code and won't play
- Chromecast light blinking but not connecting
- One remote controls the wrong device or app
- Streaming video and audio are out of sync
- Smart TV won't connect to Wi-Fi
- Streaming device gets hot or shuts off randomly
- TV HDMI port isn't detecting a device
- AirPlay won't connect to Apple TV or smart TV
- Subtitles won't turn off or turn on when needed
- TV or soundbar sound crackles or distorts while streaming
- Streaming app disappeared from the home screen
- Casting shows audio but no video on the TV
- Streaming picture looks blurry or low quality
- 4K or HDR won't show on Apple TV or smart TV
- Streaming app keeps asking to sign in again
- TV volume won't change with the remote
- Screen mirroring is laggy or delayed
- Phone remote app won't connect to the streaming device
- Picture cuts out or flashes during streaming
- Streaming service says too many devices are using the account
- Streaming app plays audio in the wrong language
- Noticeable delay between remote/controller press and screen response
- Streaming device doesn't show up on the network
- Rented or purchased movie won't show up in the app
- Random static or popping noise between shows or ads
- Siri or voice search doesn't work on the streaming remote
- Locked out of streaming app after setting parental controls
- Google TV remote unresponsive or lagging
- Streaming app keeps restarting on its own
- Ads won't skip or play repeatedly on a free streaming app
- Remote registers double presses or wrong button
- Streaming app says content isn't available in your region
- Live TV streaming app is missing channels it used to have
- Cast or AirPlay icon is missing from the app entirely
- Downloading a show for offline viewing keeps failing
- App crashes only when playing one specific show or movie
- On-screen keyboard or typing is very slow using the remote
- Picture-in-picture or multiview won't activate
- Streaming app shows the wrong profile or someone else's recommendations
Speakers & soundbars 50
- Soundbar has no sound
- Soundbar audio is out of sync with the video (lip sync)
- Subwoofer isn't producing bass
- Bluetooth speaker won't pair with phone or laptop
- Speakers are buzzing or humming
- AV receiver has no sound from any speaker
- TV or soundbar sound cuts out or stutters
- Soundbar remote isn't responding
- One speaker in a surround system isn't playing sound
- Turntable plays but produces no sound or very quiet sound
- TV's built-in speakers have delayed or out-of-sync sound
- Bluetooth speaker has an echo or delay with video
- Stereo receiver has static or poor FM/AM radio reception
- Smart speaker (voice assistant) isn't responding to commands
- Speakers produce crackling or distorted sound
- Soundbar won't turn on
- TV speakers sound too quiet even at max volume
- Karaoke machine microphone has no sound
- Record player plays music too fast or too slow
- Stereo system only plays sound from one channel (left or right)
- Soundbar app won't connect to WiFi
- In-wall or ceiling speakers in one zone have no sound
- Soundbar not detected by TV over HDMI ARC/eARC
- CD player skips or won't read discs
- Universal remote controls the wrong device or none at all
- Turntable setup has a loud hum through the speakers
- Soundbar volume won't go up or down
- Tower or bookshelf speakers rattle or buzz on bass-heavy music
- Soundbar plays sound but the TV loses HDMI video signal
- Portable MP3/media player won't turn on
- Soundbar's wireless subwoofer won't connect to the main unit
- AV receiver shuts off by itself or overheats
- Portable radio has static or won't tune in stations clearly
- Vinyl record skips, sticks, or repeats the same groove
- Receiver shuts off or shows a protection error after connecting speakers
- No sound over optical (TOSLINK) audio cable
- Soundbar buzzes or hums only when a USB/phone charger is nearby
- Dolby Atmos or surround sound isn't activating on a compatible soundbar
- Stereo amplifier won't power on
- Portable Bluetooth speaker won't charge
- Soundbar's built-in voice assistant/microphone isn't working
- Turntable sound is distorted or muffled
- Phone shows Bluetooth connected to soundbar but no sound plays
- Over-the-air TV broadcast has audio out of sync with video
- Powered/active speakers make a hissing noise even when idle
- Soundbar's bass, treble, or EQ settings don't seem to change anything
- Wireless rear/surround speakers are delayed compared to front speakers
- Home audio system volume changes on its own
- AV receiver won't switch between HDMI inputs
- Soundbar makes a loud pop or static noise when switching inputs or turning on
Headphones & earbuds 50
- One earbud isn't working (left or right silent)
- Earbuds won't pair with a phone or computer
- Earbuds or case won't charge
- Headphones or earbuds have poor, muffled, or tinny sound
- Headphone or earbud microphone isn't working on calls
- Noise cancelling headphones aren't blocking noise properly
- AirPods have connection, sound, or battery issues
- Galaxy Buds have connection, sound, or app issues
- Headphones make static or crackling noise
- Headphones or earbuds hurt or feel uncomfortable after wearing
- Headphones or earbuds sound too quiet even at max volume
- Wired headphones only play sound from one side
- Wireless headphones' battery drains much faster than it used to
- Headphone cable is tangled, kinked, or shows wear
- One earbud sounds quieter after cleaning it
- Wireless headphones make random beeping or chime sounds during use
- Earbuds sound different (tone/EQ) between left and right sides
- Earbuds charging case battery drains even when not being used
- Headphones automatically connect to the wrong device
- Earbuds have a hissing sound specifically when noise cancelling is turned on
- Headphone companion app crashes or won't open
- Earbuds produce a whistling or feedback-like noise
- New headphones have a strong plastic or chemical smell
- Headphones or earbuds stop charging at a certain percentage (like 80%)
- Bluetooth headphones keep disconnecting randomly
- Other person hears an echo of themselves during calls with headphones
- Earbuds keep falling out of ears
- Headphones have uneven volume between left and right ears
- Headphone companion app won't update firmware
- Over-ear headphones' headband or hinge is cracked or broken
- Companion app shows wrong or missing battery level for earbuds
- Headphone ear pads or earbuds smell bad or show mold/grime
- Wired or Bluetooth headphones aren't recognized by a computer
- Earbuds charging case lid won't close or stay shut properly
- Headphones play audio meant for a different app or notification sounds unexpectedly
- Wireless headphones have noticeable audio lag while gaming or watching video
- Headphone plug feels loose in the phone or device jack
- Touch controls on earbuds aren't responding or trigger the wrong action
- Headphones buzz or crackle specifically while the phone is charging
- Transparency or ambient sound mode on earbuds isn't working properly
- Wireless headphones won't turn off or keep turning back on
- Kids' volume-limited headphones sound too quiet or the limiter seems broken
- Earbuds stopped working after swimming, sweating heavily, or getting rained on
- Headphones give a small static shock or zap when touched
- Bone conduction headphones have weak or missing bass
- Gaming headset microphone sounds too quiet to teammates
- Over-ear headphones make ears hot and sweaty during use
- Earbuds app is stuck in a loop asking to update firmware repeatedly
- Workout/sport earbuds don't hold a charge like they used to
- Earbuds show as connected but audio still plays from the phone's speaker
Game consoles 50
- PlayStation or Xbox won't turn on
- Console overheats or shuts off during play
- Disc won't read in game console
- Controller has stick drift
- Controller won't connect to console
- Console shows network or connection error
- Console storage is full
- Console has no HDMI signal or no picture
- Console stuck on logo or loading screen
- Controller input feels laggy or delayed
- Console restarts randomly during use
- Console fan is unusually loud
- Console won't eject the disc
- Console has no sound or audio cutting out
- Game download or update stuck
- Console shows a persistent error code
- Nintendo Switch won't charge
- Switch Joy-Con drifts or moves on its own
- Switch won't display on TV when docked
- Console runs slow or laggy
- Controller battery drains quickly
- Two controllers interfere with each other
- External hard drive not recognized
- VR headset not detected by console
- Game keeps crashing to the home menu
- Can't sign in to console account
- Remote play won't connect
- Console power supply makes buzzing noise
- Console can't find home Wi-Fi network
- Console shows a warning light color (red or blue light error)
- Headset microphone not working on console
- Console display looks stretched or wrong resolution
- Wired controller not recognized by console
- Save data corrupted or missing
- Controller buttons stopped responding
- Can't download a previously purchased game
- Controller charging dock not working
- Parental controls blocking games unexpectedly
- Text and menus look blurry on TV
- Rest mode won't charge controller
- Console picture flickers on screen
- Can't hear party or voice chat
- Motion controls not responding
- Handheld console screen cracked or damaged
- Online store won't load on console
- Controller vibration stopped working
- Can't transfer data to a new console
- Power button doesn't respond
- Two-factor authentication code not received
- Console smells like it's burningSafety
Cameras & drones 50
- Camera won't power on
- Camera shows lens error message
- Memory card error on camera
- Camera takes blurry photos
- Drone won't take off
- Drone shows GPS or compass error
- Drone gimbal is tilted or shaking
- Drone or camera battery is swollenSafety
- Drone loses connection to controller
- Camera screen is black or won't display
- Camera won't focus or autofocus keeps hunting
- Photos won't transfer from camera to computer
- Camera flash not working
- Camera battery drains very quickly
- Camera makes an unusual noise when shooting
- One drone motor won't spin
- Camera Wi-Fi app won't connect
- Drone video feed lags or freezes
- Camera viewfinder looks blurry or unclear
- Drone return-to-home feature not working
- Photos show purple fringing or odd colors
- Drone vibrates or shakes during flight
- Camera time and date keep resetting
- Drone camera won't record video or photos
- Camera lens or body fogs up with condensation
- Drone obstacle avoidance not working
- Lens won't attach or detach from camera
- Drone drifts or flies crooked in calm air
- Photos have excessive noise or grain in low light
- Drone controller sticks feel unresponsive or drift
- Camera shutter won't fire when button is pressed
- Drone crashed and needs assessment before flying again
- Lens cap or hood is stuck
- Drone app won't connect to controller
- Photo files are corrupted or won't open
- Drone firmware update failed or stuck
- Camera shows overheating warning
- Drone won't complete IMU calibration
- Image stabilization not working properly
- Drone propellers won't tighten or stay secure
- Photos show a persistent bright or dark spot
- Drone follow-me or subject tracking not working
- Photos come out too dark or too bright
- Drone battery won't charge
- Camera zoom doesn't work properly
- Drone app keeps crashing or freezing
- Drone camera live feed won't show in app
- Drone won't hold altitude steadily
- Camera won't turn off
- Dust spots appear in every photo
Smart home devices 50
- Smart speaker won't connect to Wi-Fi
- Smart speaker not responding to wake word
- Smart speaker keeps disconnecting from Wi-Fi
- Smart speaker sound distorted, quiet, or crackling
- Smart speaker won't pair over Bluetooth
- Smart speaker routine or automation won't trigger
- Smart display screen frozen or black
- Video doorbell won't ring the indoor chime
- Video doorbell not sending phone notifications
- Video doorbell won't connect to Wi-Fi
- Battery video doorbell draining fast
- Video doorbell night vision blurry or grainy
- Video doorbell button press not registering
- Video doorbell battery won't charge
- Video doorbell not compatible with existing wired chime
- Video doorbell live view slow to load or missed visitors
- Security camera shows offline in app
- Security camera keeps dropping connection
- Security camera night vision not working
- Security camera not detecting motion
- Security camera sending too many false motion alerts
- Security camera live view won't load or keeps buffering
- Security camera SD card not recording or shows error
- Security camera cloud storage full or subscription lapsed
- Security camera two-way talk not working
- Security camera firmware update stuck or failed
- Security camera app notifications arrive late
- Security camera status light blinking unexpectedly
- Smart bulb unresponsive in app
- Smart bulb won't connect during setup
- Smart bulb flickering or blinking on its own
- Smart bulb color or brightness doesn't match app setting
- Smart light switch not working after installation
- Smart switch install issue: no neutral wire in the box
- Smart switch scene or double-tap shortcut not working
- Smart plug not responding to app or voice commands
- Smart plug won't connect to Wi-Fi during setup
- Smart plug schedule not turning device on or off
- Smart plug warm or hot to the touchSafety
- Smart lock shows offline in app
- Smart lock won't lock or unlock remotely
- Smart lock batteries draining unusually fast
- Smart lock keypad not responding
- Smart lock auto-lock feature not working
- Smart home hub offline or unreachable
- Zigbee or Z-Wave device dropped from the network
- Smart device stuck in pairing or setup mode
- Smart home app can't find device during setup
- Multiple smart home devices offline after a power or internet outage
- Smart garage door controller offline or unresponsive
Chargers, cables & batteries 50
- Phone charger plugged in but not charging
- Charging cable only works when bent at an angle
- Power bank won't charge up
- Power bank not charging my phone
- Surge protector tripped and won't reset
- Surge protector has no power to any outlet
- AA batteries leaked white or blue crust in device
- Rechargeable batteries won't hold a charge
- USB-C cable doesn't work with my device
- Charger is charging phone very slowly
- Wireless charging pad not charging phone
- Wireless charger gets hot while charging
- Car USB charger not working
- Laptop plugged in but not charging
- Laptop charger cable is frayed or cracked
- Extension cord feels hot
- Power strip switch won't turn on
- Battery charger blinking red and won't finish
- 9V battery corroded in smoke detector
- Battery is swollen or puffySafety
- USB hub port won't charge connected devices
- Charging port full of lint won't accept cable
- MagSafe charger won't snap onto iPhone
- MagSafe charger charging slower than expected
- Fast charger not fast charging
- Power adapter makes a buzzing sound
- Charging brick is hot to the touch
- Charging cable has exposed wire
- Battery charger doesn't detect the battery
- Rechargeable AA batteries leaking in remote
- USB-A to USB-C adapter not working
- Power bank won't turn on at all
- Power bank gets hot while charging or in use
- Outlet sparks when I plug in a chargerSafety
- Extension cord overheats running a space heater
- Voltage converter or adapter not working abroad
- Corrosion on battery terminals in a device
- Brand new batteries drain fast in one device
- USB cable charges but won't transfer data
- Wireless charger can't detect my phone
- USB-C port feels loose or wiggly
- Power bank won't hold a charge anymore
- Charger works in one outlet but not another
- Multi-device charging station stopped working
- Worried charger is overcharging the battery
- USB-C cable gets hot while charging
- Power bank won't charge devices while itself charging
- Camera battery charger won't charge the battery
- Charging brick makes a clicking or ticking noise
- Battery charge indicator light stuck on device
Projectors, receivers & remotes 50
- Projector won't turn on
- Projector is on but shows no picture
- Projector image looks too dim
- Projector picture is blurry or out of focus
- Projector image is a trapezoid instead of a rectangle
- Projector image flickers
- Projector overheats and shuts itself off
- Projector fan is unusually loud
- Projector lamp indicator light is blinking or red
- Projector picture has a color tint or looks wrong
- Projector image has dark spots or shadows
- Projector has picture but no sound
- Projector remote doesn't respond
- Wireless screen mirroring to a projector keeps failing
- Projector air filter is clogged with dust
- Projected image is too small or too large for the screen
- AV receiver has no sound from any speaker
- AV receiver keeps shutting off into protection mode
- AV receiver's HDMI ARC isn't sending TV sound to speakers
- eARC connection between TV and receiver isn't working
- AV receiver passes sound but no picture to the TV
- AV receiver runs very hot or shuts down from heat
- AV receiver won't pair over Bluetooth
- One speaker channel on the receiver has no sound
- AV receiver remote isn't working
- AV receiver randomly switches inputs on its own
- AV receiver or speakers make a humming or buzzing noise
- AV receiver won't power on at all
- AV receiver firmware update is stuck or failed
- Subwoofer connected to receiver isn't producing sound
- Sound is out of sync with picture through the receiver
- Picture flickers or drops briefly through the receiver's HDMI
- AV receiver keeps dropping its Wi-Fi or network connection
- Receiver's control app won't connect on the phone
- Sound from the receiver is distorted or crackling
- AV receiver turns off on its own during use
- Programming a universal remote to control a TV
- Infrared remote doesn't respond to any device
- Remote control batteries drain unusually fast
- Remote control buttons are unresponsive or sticky
- Remote only works up close or at certain angles
- Universal remote lost its programmed codes
- Remote's volume buttons don't work but other buttons do
- Remote's power button doesn't turn the device on or off
- Phone remote app won't pair with a device over Bluetooth
- Just one specific button on a remote stopped working
- Remote's backlight won't turn on
- Remote controls the wrong device or multiple devices at once
- Receiver's Zone 2 (second room) audio isn't working
- Receiver volume responds slowly or lags behind remote presses
Other gadgets 50
- E-reader won't turn on
- Kindle or e-reader screen is frozen
- GPS unit won't get a satellite signal
- 3D printer nozzle not extruding filament
- 3D printed parts warping or lifting off the bed
- Electric toothbrush won't charge
- Electric toothbrush loses power quickly during use
- Digital photo frame won't turn on
- Walkie-talkies not transmitting or receiving
- Calculator screen is dim, blank, or shows garbled characters
- Label maker won't print or prints blank labels
- Drone won't take off or lift properly
- Drone loses GPS signal or flies erratically
- Digital camera shows a lens error
- Smart speaker or gadget won't connect to Wi-Fi
- Portable Bluetooth speaker won't charge
- USB flash drive not recognized by any device
- Fitness or gadget device won't sync with its app
- E-reader battery draining much faster than usual
- GPS watch or fitness gadget touchscreen unresponsive
- Handheld radio or scanner has constant static
- Handheld gaming device won't charge
- Smart scale gives inconsistent or wrong readings
- E-reader won't show or open downloaded books
- Digital voice recorder records no sound or very quiet audio
- Home weather station shows no reading from outdoor sensor
- GPS pet tracker or collar not showing location
- Wireless gadget chime or notification device not responding
- Handheld gadget battery swollen or won't hold a chargeSafety
- Digital gadget thermometer or sensor gives inaccurate readings
- Portable power bank won't charge phones or devices
- Smart ring or small wearable not tracking data
- Handheld barcode scanner or gadget won't read codes
- Electric shaver cuts poorly or pulls hair
- Portable media player or gadget disc won't play
- Bluetooth item tracker won't connect or update location
- Handheld or portable fan gadget won't spin
- Small smart gadget not responding to app commands
- Action camera overheats and shuts off during recording
- Gadget won't pair over Bluetooth to any device
- Binoculars, scope, or optical gadget image is blurry
- Wi-Fi digital photo frame not updating new photos
- USB microscope or inspection camera gadget shows no image
- Small cordless personal gadget loses power quickly during use
- Rechargeable air duster or blower gadget won't blow air
- Electronic or combination gadget lock won't open with correct code
- Smart water bottle or hydration gadget not tracking intake
- Portable travel gadget pump or pressure mechanism not working
- Automatic gadget dispenser not releasing correctly
- Handheld massage gun or percussive gadget overheats or stalls