If you are wondering how to turn on muted sound on TikTok PC, you can usually restore the audio by checking TikTok’s video controls, your computer’s volume settings, and the browser tab’s sound settings. Sometimes TikTok videos appear muted because the computer volume is turned down, the browser tab has been muted, or the video itself has no available sound.
In this article, you will learn how to turn on muted sound on TikTok PC, how to troubleshoot missing audio, and what to do when TikTok videos still have no sound after you increase the volume.
How to Turn On Muted Sound on TikTok PC
The first thing to try is increasing your computer’s volume while a TikTok video is playing.
- Open TikTok on Your PC
Open your preferred web browser and visit TikTok.
Sign in to your account if necessary, then play a video from your For You page or another TikTok section.
- Check the TikTok Video
Look at the TikTok video for any available sound or mute control.
If the video is muted, click the sound or speaker control if one is displayed.
The exact appearance of the controls can vary depending on TikTok’s current website design and your browser.
- Increase Your Computer’s Volume
If you still cannot hear anything, increase your PC’s media volume.
On Windows:
- Click the speaker icon on the taskbar.
- Increase the volume slider.
- Make sure the volume is not set to zero.
- Return to TikTok and play the video again.
On a Mac:
- Click the Control Center in the menu bar.
- Select Sound.
- Increase the volume.
- Return to TikTok and check the video again.
Check If Your Browser Tab Is Muted
One of the most common reasons for missing TikTok audio on a PC is that the browser tab has been muted.
If you are using a browser such as Chrome or Microsoft Edge, check the TikTok tab.
If the tab has a muted-speaker indicator, right-click the tab and look for an option such as Unmute site or Unmute tab.
After unmuting it, return to the TikTok video and play it again.
Check Your PC’s Sound Output
Your computer may be sending TikTok’s audio to a different device.
For example, your PC could be connected to:
- Bluetooth headphones
- External speakers
- A monitor with speakers
- A USB headset
- Another audio device
Check your computer’s sound-output settings and select the device you want to use.
On Windows
Click the speaker icon on the taskbar and select the appropriate output device.
On Mac
Open System Settings, select Sound, and choose the correct output device.
Then return to TikTok and test the video again.
Check Your Browser Volume Settings
Windows can control the volume of individual applications.
If you are using Windows, open the Volume Mixer and check whether your browser’s volume has been reduced or muted.
For example, if you are using Chrome, Edge, or another browser, make sure its individual volume level is turned up.
This is important because your computer’s main volume can be high while the browser itself is muted.
Refresh TikTok
If your volume settings are correct but TikTok still has no sound, refresh the page.
Press:
Ctrl + R on Windows
or
Command + R on Mac.
After the page reloads, play another TikTok video and check whether the sound has returned.
Try Another TikTok Video
Sometimes the problem may be with the particular video rather than your computer.
Open another TikTok video and check whether it has sound.
If other videos have audio but one particular video does not, the original video may have had its sound removed or may have been uploaded without audio.
Check If the TikTok Sound Was Removed
TikTok can remove or restrict sounds for various reasons, including copyright-related issues.
If a particular TikTok video has had its sound removed, increasing your PC volume will not restore the original audio.
Try playing several different videos to determine whether the problem affects all TikTok videos or only one.
Restart Your Browser
If TikTok’s audio is still not working, completely close your browser and open it again.
Then visit TikTok and play a video.
Restarting the browser can resolve temporary playback or audio problems.
Update Your Browser
An outdated browser can sometimes cause problems with websites and media playback.
Check whether your browser has an available update and install it if necessary.
After updating, reopen TikTok and test the audio.
Try a Different Browser
If TikTok has no sound in your current browser, try opening TikTok in another browser.
For example, you could try:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari on Mac
If the sound works in another browser, the problem may be related to the settings or extensions in your original browser.
Check Your Internet Connection
Although an internet connection does not usually control your computer’s volume, an unstable connection can interfere with video playback.
If TikTok videos are buffering, freezing, or loading incorrectly, check your internet connection and reload the page.
Disable Browser Extensions
Some browser extensions can interfere with website audio or video playback.
If TikTok works normally in a private or incognito window but not in your regular browser window, an extension may be causing the problem.
Try temporarily disabling extensions, particularly extensions that affect:
- Audio
- Video
- Advertising
- Privacy
- Website playback
Then reload TikTok and test the sound again.
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