How to mute sound on TikTok

TikTok is known for its viral sounds, catchy music, and audio-driven content. While audio is often a core part of the experience, there are times when you may want to watch a video in silence — whether you’re in a quiet place, avoiding distractions, or simply don’t want to hear the sound. The good news is that TikTok offers multiple ways to mute sound, both for individual videos and when creating your own content. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to mute sound on TikTok, step by step.

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   Mute Sound While Watching a TikTok Video

If you want to mute a video while scrolling your feed:

Step-by-Step:

1. Open the TikTok app on your iPhone or Android device.
2. Find the video you want to watch in silence.
3. Look for the speaker icon on the video screen. It’s usually located on the right side of the video.
4. Tap the speaker icon to mute the sound.

Once muted, the video will play silently until you tap the icon again to turn the sound back on.

Tip: You can also lower your phone’s volume to zero to mute all TikTok sounds temporarily.

2. Mute Sound When Recording or Uploading a TikTok Video

When creating TikTok videos, you may want to remove the original audio from your clip:

Step-by-Step:

1. Open TikTok and tap the + button to start recording a video.
2. Record or upload your video.
3. On the editing screen, tap “Adjust clips” or “Volume” (depending on your version of TikTok).
4. You’ll see sliders for Original Sound and Added Sound/Music.
5. Slide the Original Sound slider to 0% to mute it.
6. You can also mute any added music if needed by adjusting its slider.
7. Tap Save or Next to proceed with posting your video.

Your video will now post with no sound.

3. Mute Specific Sounds in a TikTok Draft

If you have a draft with multiple clips or sounds:

1. Open your Drafts from your profile.
2. Tap the draft you want to edit.
3. Go to the Volume option.
4. Adjust sliders to mute either the original audio or added music.
5. Save the changes and proceed to post your video.

4. Use Silent Mode to Watch TikTok Quietly

If you want all TikTok videos to play silently:

1. Switch your phone to Silent Mode using your device’s hardware switch or control center.
2. TikTok will follow your device’s sound settings, and videos will play without audio.

Note: Silent mode affects all apps on your phone, not just TikTok.

5. Benefits of Muting Sound on TikTok

Muting videos can be useful for:

• Watching videos discreetly in public spaces or at work
• Focusing on captions or visuals instead of audio
• Reducing distractions when multitasking
• Editing your own videos without unwanted background noise

Also Read: How to mass delete TikTok videos