How to mute TikTok videos

TikTok is famous for its trending sounds, music, and audio effects that make videos fun and engaging. However, there are times when you may want to watch videos in silence — perhaps you’re in a quiet place, don’t want distractions, or prefer to focus on captions and visuals. Fortunately, TikTok makes it easy to mute videos in a few different ways. Here’s a complete guide on how to mute TikTok videos, whether you’re watching or creating content.

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If you want to watch a video silently in your feed:

Steps:

1. Open the TikTok app on your iPhone or Android device.
2. Scroll to the video you want to watch.
3. Look for the speaker icon on the right-hand side of the video screen.
4. Tap the speaker icon to mute the sound.

The video will now play without audio. Tap the icon again to turn the sound back on.

Tip: You can also reduce your phone’s volume to zero for an instant mute across all apps.

2. Mute Sound When Creating TikTok Videos

If you want to mute the original audio of a video you are recording or uploading:

Steps:

1. Tap the + button to create a new TikTok video.
2. Record a video or upload one from your gallery.
3. Tap “Adjust clips” or “Volume” on the editing screen.
4. You will see sliders for Original Sound and Added Sound/Music.
5. Slide the Original Sound slider to 0% to mute it completely.
6. You can also mute any music or sound added from TikTok.
7. Tap Save or Next to post your muted video.

3. Mute Specific Clips in a TikTok Draft

If your video has multiple clips or sounds and you want to mute only one:

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

4. Use Silent Mode on Your Phone

For a broader solution to watch TikTok without sound:

1. Switch your phone to Silent Mode or Do Not Disturb.
2. TikTok will follow your phone’s settings, and all videos will play muted.

Note: This method mutes all apps on your device, not just TikTok.

5. Why You Might Want to Mute TikTok Videos

Muting videos can help you:

• Watch videos quietly in public or at work
• Focus on captions, visuals, or educational content
• Avoid distractions while multitasking
• Edit videos without unwanted background noise

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