Having videos with sound is an important part of the Snapchat experience. Snapchat allows users to send fun videos to friends and add music or sound effects to make them more engaging. However, if you’re new to Snapchat, you may be wondering how exactly you can get sound on your Snap videos.
Enable Sound on Your Snap Videos
When you first take a video on Snapchat, sound is enabled by default. So if you simply open the app, switch to video mode, and start recording, your video will automatically have sound.
However, there are a few reasons why your Snap videos may not have sound:
- Your phone is on silent or vibrate mode
- You have music or another audio playing in the background
- You previously changed your Snapchat settings to disable sound
If your Snaps aren’t capturing sound properly, here are a few things to try:
Check Your Phone’s Sound Settings
The most common reason for silent Snap videos is that your phone’s sound settings are currently muted or set to vibrate only. To enable sound, check that your phone’s volume is turned up and audio is not muted.
On an iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center and make sure the volume slider is not muted. You can also switch the ring/silent switch on the side of the iPhone to enable sound.
On Android phones, open the Settings app and go to Sound. Make sure media volume and notifications/system volume are turned up and not muted. You may also need to switch off vibrate or silent mode.
Close Other Audio Sources
If you have music playing from another app or source while recording your Snap, it may interfere with Snapchat capturing sound properly. Make sure to close any music apps or other audio before taking your Snap video.
You should also disconnect any wired headphones you have plugged into your phone. This can sometimes disrupt the audio recording in Snapchat.
Enable Sound in Snapchat Settings
Finally, double check that sound recording is enabled in your Snapchat app settings:
- Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon in the top left corner
- Go to Settings (the gear icon)
- Tap Additional Services > My Media
- Make sure Microphone Access is enabled
This will ensure Snapchat has permission to access your phone’s microphone and record audio when capturing videos.
Adding Music or Sounds to Snap Videos
In addition to capturing live sounds, you can also add music, sound effects, or voiceovers to your Snap videos to make them more fun and engaging.
There are a few ways to add audio to your Snaps:
Use Music Lenses
Snapchat has special lenses that add popular music to your videos! To use them:
- Open the Snapchat camera
- Tap the lens icon at the bottom and browse through until you find a music lens
- Tap the lens to apply the music effect
- Record your video – the music will be added automatically
Add Music from Your Device
You can also add songs from the music library on your phone:
- Record your Snap video first without any audio
- Go to edit mode and tap the music note icon
- Select a song from your music library to add it to the video
- Trim the song length and adjust the audio level
Use Sounds in Snapchat
Snapchat has a big library of fun sound effects you can overlay on your Snaps:
- After recording your video, go to edit mode
- Tap the music note icon, then select the sounds tab
- Browse the sound library and pick sound effects to add
- Trim and adjust the audio as needed
Voiceover or Audio Recording
You can also record an original voiceover or audio clip right within Snapchat:
- Record your Snap video first
- Go to edit mode and tap the mic icon
- Tap and hold to record your voiceover or audio clip
- Tap done when finished and it will be added to the video
Get creative with adding music, sounds, and voiceovers to make your Snap videos pop!
Common Snapchat Sound Issues
If you’re still having trouble getting sound to work on your Snap videos, here are some common issues and fixes:
Can’t Hear Sound on Recorded Snap Videos
If you can’t hear any audio on Snaps you’ve already recorded, make sure your phone’s media volume is turned up. Also, try using headphones to check if the sound is working properly.
Background Audio Not Working
Due to copyright issues, Snapchat cannot capture audio playing from other tabs/apps on your phone. Make sure to fully close any background music before recording your Snap.
Poor Audio Quality
For the best audio quality, speak close to your phone’s microphone while recording. Also, make sure your phone mic isn’t covered or obstructed by a case or your fingers.
Echo/Distorted Sound
If you hear an echo on your Snap videos, turn down the media volume on your phone and reshoot. This prevents audio feedback between your phone’s mic and speaker.
Can’t Add Music from Library
Snapchat can only add music from your device’s actual media library. Make sure the song is downloaded to your device storage and not just streaming from the cloud.
Music Plays Briefly Then Stops
Due to licensing, Snapchat can only capture small snippets of songs from your library. The max clip length depends on the song.
Conclusion
Adding sound on Snapchat is easy – just record with your phone’s mic enabled. You can also add music, sound effects, and voiceovers to liven up your Snaps! Be sure to adjust your phone’s volume settings, close other audio apps, and check Snapchat’s permissions if you can’t get sound to work. With a few troubleshooting tips, you’ll be sending fun videos with sound to all your friends in no time!