{"id":8036,"date":"2024-09-19T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/?p=8036"},"modified":"2025-07-16T18:32:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T01:32:46","slug":"tiktok-sound-not-working-follow-these-steps-or-an-easy-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/tiktok-sound-not-working-follow-these-steps-or-an-easy-fix","title":{"rendered":"TikTok Sound Not Working? Follow These Steps or an Easy Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You come to TikTok for the videos. Naturally, you want to enjoy the sounds of those videos as well. What\u2019s the problem? Is the TikTok sound not working? Oh well, that could completely defeat the purpose of using this app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We need to get back to an optimized experience on TikTok. It\u2019s a good thing you&#8217;re reading this article right now. We have the best tips for when the audio is difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We loaded this article with chips on using TikTok with sound. Soon, you should be back to enjoying the platform. Read this article to find out how.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-shkrabaanthony-6609345.jpg\" alt=\"TikTok Sound Not Working? Follow These Steps or an Easy Fix\" class=\"wp-image-8037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-shkrabaanthony-6609345.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-shkrabaanthony-6609345-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-shkrabaanthony-6609345-16x24.jpg 16w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-shkrabaanthony-6609345-24x36.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-shkrabaanthony-6609345-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4038ae89ed\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4038ae89ed\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/tiktok-sound-not-working-follow-these-steps-or-an-easy-fix\/#Why_Is_My_TikTok_Sound_Not_Working\" >Why Is My TikTok Sound Not Working?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/tiktok-sound-not-working-follow-these-steps-or-an-easy-fix\/#Your_Volume_Is_Off\" >Your Volume Is Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/tiktok-sound-not-working-follow-these-steps-or-an-easy-fix\/#The_App_Needs_Your_Permission\" >The App Needs Your Permission<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/tiktok-sound-not-working-follow-these-steps-or-an-easy-fix\/#Why_Is_My_Original_Sound_Not_Working_on_TikTok\" >Why Is My Original Sound Not Working on TikTok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/tiktok-sound-not-working-follow-these-steps-or-an-easy-fix\/#TikTok_Sound_Not_Working_iPhone_Heres_What_To_Do\" >TikTok Sound Not Working iPhone? Here\u2019s What To Do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/tiktok-sound-not-working-follow-these-steps-or-an-easy-fix\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Why_TikTok_Sounds_Dont_Work\" >Frequently Asked Questions About Why TikTok Sounds Don\u2019t Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/tiktok-sound-not-working-follow-these-steps-or-an-easy-fix\/#How_Does_Getting_New_Followers_Sound\" >How Does Getting New Followers Sound?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_My_TikTok_Sound_Not_Working\"><\/span>Why Is My TikTok Sound Not Working?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple reasons the sound on TikTok may not be working for you. It is a complicated app with many moving parts. We&#8217;ve kept our solutions simple. Check them out here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Volume_Is_Off\"><\/span>Your Volume Is Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, your issue is much bigger than TikTok. It could have something to do with your phone settings. You couldn&#8217;t override the settings you have on your phone. For one, maybe the volume on your phone is off. Or, perhaps the volume is particularly low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, this is an easy fix if it&#8217;s the reason for your sound issues. Something this obvious can solve a very common issue. Find out if this is the reason for the problem and solve it with these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the TikTok app on your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the physical volume buttons on your phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase the volume as you normally would.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test out the volume by playing a video on the platform.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, these steps are enough to fix the problem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_App_Needs_Your_Permission\"><\/span>The App Needs Your Permission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not have permitted TikTok to play sounds, and you may not even be aware of giving this indication. Still, it is a popular reason why the app is silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, it won&#8217;t be your problem any longer. Follow these seven steps to adjust your permission settings on the app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exit the TikTok app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the settings on your cell phone device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the section for apps <strong>Apps<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narrow in on <strong>TikTok<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the <strong>Permissions<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct your attention to the key marked <strong>Microphone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust it to give the app access to your microphone capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have to completely re-launch the app to test whether there is a difference. Feel free to restart your phone to test if you can hear sounds on the app now. Hopefully, you will now have answers to the question, \u201cWhy is my<a href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-music-not-working-heres-what-to-do\"> TikTok sound not working<\/a>?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-7382435.jpg\" alt=\"TikTok Sound Not Working? Follow These Steps or an Easy Fix, image \u21162\" class=\"wp-image-8038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-7382435.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-7382435-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-7382435-16x24.jpg 16w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-7382435-24x36.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-7382435-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_My_Original_Sound_Not_Working_on_TikTok\"><\/span>Why Is My Original Sound Not Working on TikTok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple possible reasons why your original audio isn&#8217;t working on TikTok. Sometimes, you use your audio in the video editing process. Sometimes, these audio clips don&#8217;t translate well on the app. Here are the reasons the original sound doesn&#8217;t work on the platform:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You simply didn&#8217;t record the audio efficiently. Maybe your microphone did not catch the audio correctly. Perhaps your finger was over it at the time of recording. Ultimately, it did not land well on TikTok. You may have to delete the video and start again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a copyright strike against the audio clip. TikTok has a database of sounds that you can use in your videos. That way, the creators of the sounds get credit. If you upload original audio with that music.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to \u201cWhy is my original sound not working on TikTok?\u201d could be that simple.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-olly-3779994.jpg\" alt=\"TikTok Sound Not Working? Follow These Steps or an Easy Fix, image \u21163\" class=\"wp-image-8039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-olly-3779994.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-olly-3779994-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-olly-3779994-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-olly-3779994-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-olly-3779994-48x32.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TikTok_Sound_Not_Working_iPhone_Heres_What_To_Do\"><\/span>TikTok Sound Not Working iPhone? Here\u2019s What To Do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The audio capabilities on TikTok are responsible for why so many artists are famous. It would be a shame you can&#8217;t enjoy this audio on the platform. Specifically, iPhone users complain of this problem. If you have an Apple device, we have solutions for your issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>iPhone users know they have a mute switch on the side of their devices. It&#8217;s great for keeping the phone silent during very important moments. Unfortunately, a mute switch will also silence videos on TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flick the switch on. Then, go to the TikTok app and test it out on a random video. If you turn up your volume, you should hear the sound on the video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TikTok sound not working on iPhone could also be due to your phone not permitting the app to to access your audio. Be sure to give it access to optimize audio experiences on TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you have the latest version of the app on your phone. This tip applies to an Android device as well. TikTok works best when you have the newest update. However, you might run into little hiccups because you have an outdated version. Reduce the chances of that happening by keeping your operating system up-to-date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There could be random reasons for the sound not working. For example, you could have connected your phone to your Bluetooth headset, but you wouldn&#8217;t hear sounds from the phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, these tips only work if the audio clips have a license for commercial use on TikTok. If not, no amount of troubleshooting will make them available to you. This restriction mainly affects TikTok influencers who want to make money on TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-olly-3781789.jpg\" alt=\"TikTok Sound Not Working? Follow These Steps or an Easy Fix, image \u21164\" class=\"wp-image-8040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-olly-3781789.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-olly-3781789-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-olly-3781789-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-olly-3781789-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-olly-3781789-48x32.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Why_TikTok_Sounds_Dont_Work\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About Why TikTok Sounds Don\u2019t Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many TikTok users seem to have issues with the audio on the platform. The sound on TikTok not working could gravely affect their enjoyment there. They have many questions about how to fix this issue. Fortunately, we put some of the more popular ones in this article. Check out these answers to their questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FAQ: How can I fix sound issues on TikTok?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can fix sound issues on TikTok by going to the volume settings on your device. Sometimes, the settings on your phone prevent you from enjoying audio on the app. Leaving the app and adjusting your phone\u2019s settings could fix your audio issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FAQ: Why is my TikTok not letting me use sounds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TikTok may not let you use sounds because the creator doesn&#8217;t allow commercial use of that sound. You may search for a particular audio clip and not find it. TikTok may have removed it from the platform, so creators can&#8217;t use it to generate income.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FAQ: How do you get audio from TikTok?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While using the app\u2019s video editor tool, you can access the audio available on the platform. You can crop videos to match the audio clips. When finished, you can upload it to your TikTok page.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"959\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-sound-on-3756771.jpg\" alt=\"TikTok Sound Not Working? Follow These Steps or an Easy Fix, image \u21165\" class=\"wp-image-8041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-sound-on-3756771.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-sound-on-3756771-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-sound-on-3756771-16x24.jpg 16w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-sound-on-3756771-24x36.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-sound-on-3756771-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Getting_New_Followers_Sound\"><\/span>How Does Getting New Followers Sound?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TikTok sounds not working should be the least of your problems. It is merely a small glitch in your TikTok journey. You can easily fix the problem or find a way around it. You have more concerning things to occupy your mind. How are you growing your platform?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be using these audio clips to grow your brand. Yes, trending audio is a popular tool for increasing on TikTok. However, it can&#8217;t be your entire growth plan on the app. You will need a more robust approach to your future on this app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a good thing you are already at High Social. This is a growth platform for content creators like you. We help creators find their ideal target audience. We don&#8217;t just send a bunch of empty pages to you. We use very sophisticated AI technology to connect you to real followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to grow your platform right now? A TikTok sound not working won&#8217;t matter after we help you. <a href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/\">Sign up with High Social today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You come to TikTok for the videos. Naturally, you want to enjoy the sounds of those videos as well. What\u2019s the problem? Is the TikTok sound not working? Oh well, that could completely defeat the purpose of using this app. We need to get back to an optimized experience on TikTok. It\u2019s a good thing &#8230; <a title=\"TikTok Sound Not Working? Follow These Steps or an Easy Fix\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/tiktok-sound-not-working-follow-these-steps-or-an-easy-fix\" aria-label=\"Read more about TikTok Sound Not Working? 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