No Sound On TikTok: Fix The Audio On Your Social App

Are you scrolling through your TikTok FYP (For You Page), and you are experiencing no sound on the TikTok videos?

This can be a result of your device not being set to give TikTok permission to access your microphone, or the content creator’s video has been muted due to the use of copyrighted audio.

A simple step to fix this problem on your social media app is to amend your settings and reinstall the application.

With this guide, we will supply you with all the reasons behind why there is no sound on TikTok, how to fix this error as well as advise you on how to change your account so you can use mainstream audio on your video.

Why does my TikTok have no sound?

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TikTok will have no sound if you have not given the app permission to access your microphone and speaker. With TikTok being an online video sharing application, you need to configure the settings on your device to allow the app to play its sound through the correct amplifier, whether you are using headphones or your mobile’s internal speaker.

If you have already granted TikTok permission to have access your mobile’s audio, you may be experiencing no sound on TikTok due to the following reasons;

Reason 1. Sound is muted

You could have unintentionally muted your sound settings on your mobile, which is why no audio is playing through your speakers when you try and watch a video on TikTok.

The volume setting on your device may have been set too low, preventing you from hearing the sound from the content you are streaming.

Reason 2. Faulty TikTok app

The current app version of TikTok installed on your device may contain faulty software that is interfering with the app from functioning properly.

Corrupted software can arise from a previous update, or you have launched TikTok over a suspicious network.

Reason 3. TikTok cache

Every time you open TikTok and make use of the app, cache files are automatically stored on your device to quicken the processing time and help improve its performance.

Over time, these cache files will become overloaded and prevent TikTok from functioning successfully.

Why did my TikTok get muted?

If you are scrolling through your FYP (For You Page), you may have come across a video that states ‘This Sound Isn’t Available’.

This error will occur if the music added to the background of the video has been noted as being copyrighted. This will result in TikTok muting the sound.

The creator of the video may witness an error; ‘Your video has been muted.‘

If you are the content creator that has posted a video with copyrighted music, it will be reported by TikTok and can be automatically changed to ‘private’ so other users will be unable to see it on their FYP.

How do I get my sound back on TikTok?

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You can get the sound back on TikTok by granting the app permission to have access to your microphone and speaker. To enable this function, go under the settings section of your mobile device. If you are using an iPhone, you can do this by going; to Settings > TikTok > Enable Microphone. For Android users; Settings > Apps > Manage Apps > TikTok > Permissions > Microphone > Allow.

This will give TikTok the go-ahead to use your speaker when watching a video, as well as when you record content via the app.

Besides enabling the permissions set on your device, you can get rid of the no sound issue on TikTok by actioning the following fixes;

Fix 1. Check volume settings

Check you have not set your volume set too low, or that you have muted your device unintentionally.

While watching videos on TikTok, it may come across as the app not having any sound if you are unaware of your volume settings.

Fix 2. Clear TikTok cache

Erasing the built-up TikTok cache on your device will help improve the performance of the app, and get rid of any faulty files that may be interfering with the audio on your video app.

Step 1. Launch TikTok

Step 2. Click on your Profile

Step 3. Select the three lines in the top right of your screen

Step 4. Under ‘Cache & Cellular Data’ press ‘Clear Cache’

We recommend you exit out of TikTok and re-access the app to refresh its data.

Fix 3. Update TikTok

Your app may be due to be updated. Updates are continuously rolled out to improve the performance and get rid of any corrupted software that could prevent the sound from playing on the videos.

Step 1. Open your app store

Step 2. Search for TikTok

Step 3. Under TikTok, check to see if there is an update button you can select

Step 4. If there is, click on it and allow your device to override the current version

(Did you know; TikTok was created by Bytedance in China in 2016. They originally called it ‘Douyin’ but was released to the rest of the globe in 2017 as TikTok. Douyin and TikTok are the exact same, however, the majority of TikTok’s users are the younger generation, whereas Douyin has attracted the opposite.)

Fix 4. Reinstall TikTok

Uninstalling TikTok off of your mobile and reinstalling it will help refresh the app and process your requests.

Delete TikTok from your mobile and restart your device as this will ensure all data will be erased. Access the app store again and download TikTok.

You can now relaunch TikTok, and test that the audio is playing.

How to fix muted video on TikTok

If the video you are trying to watch on TikTok is muted because the creator has used copyrighted music, you will not be able to rectify the music block as a viewer.

As the content creator, you can rectify your video from having no sound by changing your audio in one simple step. This will ensure your video does not flag up with TikTok’s copywriting detectors.

Solution. Re-upload video

Take the original video down, and integrate a different tune in the upload process, as this will allow your video to play on the For You Page without getting muted, and is automatically set to a ‘private video’ by TikTok.

Step 1. Take original video down

Step 2. Re-upload video attaching a different audio

Step 3. Exit out of TikTok and log back in

Note, there may have been a malfunction on TikTok that affected your video having no audio. If you want to make sure of this, upload your video with the original audio, and see if TikTok mute’s or changes the piece of content to private.

Why can’t I use sounds on TikTok?

If you register your profile as a business account, and not a personal one, you will not be able to use certain sounds on TikTok. You may be witnessing an error on your screen that states; ‘This sound isn’t licensed for commercial use.‘

This means that all business accounts on TikTok are unable to add mainstream music as their audio on videos they upload to TikTok. If you need to use a certain sound in your video, you will need to change your profile to a personal account.

How to change TikTok from business to personal:

Step 1. Access the TikTok settings menu

Step 2. Select ‘Manage Account’

Step 3. Under ‘Account Control’ you will be able to click on ‘Switch to Personal Account’

Please note, once you switch to a personal account, you will no longer have access to analytics and be able to include your website link in your bio.

Conclusion

Now that you are aware of all the possible reasons why you can experience no sound on TikTok, we hope you have actioned our four easy fixes to eradicate this issue from your video app.

For specific audio that is only available on a personal account, you can swap over from a business account, although, keep in mind you will lose your statistics and marketing strategies.

If, however, you are still experiencing issues with your TikTok app, you can contact them directly from your mobile app. To do this, simply launch your app and go; Profile > Settings and Privacy > Report a Problem > Choose Topic

Tip, TikTok will provide you with tips to try and fix the issue. If you press ‘No’ under ‘Is your problem resolved’ you will be able to select ‘Need more help’ where you will be able to submit feedback to TikTok’s support team.