How to Turn Sound on Reddit: PC & Mobile Application

Reddit, a multilingual social media app launched in 2005, is one of the hottest and trending social media applications currently functioning in the market. The platform is known for its popularity among teenagers and the young modern population.

As you can see on the graph, the volume of users has increased explosively. The slope has got steeper than some legends in the industry, like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. 

When I started using Reddit, I was watching videos on YouTube, but then I shifted to some short content like reels and TikToks, that is when I discovered Reddit. But initially, I was a bit confused when I could not figure out how to get sound on Reddit videos. This confusion made me delete my own Reddit posts. However, I was later able to access my deleted posts. But now that I know the answer, I’m here to guide you with the same troubleshooting methods for the issues from my own experience.

How to Get Sound on Reddit Videos (For PC)

Since Reddit has gained popularity in recent times, a number of netizens are facing some of the most basic yet serious issues on it. One such common issue is that the videos uploaded on this platform are on mute. 

Many users might think that these videos do not contain any sound, but that’s not the case. It is the platform that needs to be blamed. But to know how to overcome this situation, stay tuned till the end.

Although there are some cases in which you might face a glitch. I have faced this glitch many times when Instagram music was not working. In this case, you can wait for some time, while if that’s not the case, follow the article. 

Here are a few measures you can undertake when you face the Reddit app no sound issue: 

Let’s start with the basic one only; try turning off the mute option from the video and see if anything happens; here’s how: 

1. Play the video that you want to watch.
2. If you don’t hear any sound, move your cursor to the speaker icon in the bottom right corner of the player.
   

   

3. Click on the speaker icon to turn on the sound of the video.

And this is how you can turn on the voice of the video in just 3 easy steps. Let’s now move ahead to another solution for the same. 

You can also try controlling the volume level of your system. To control the volume of your Reddit videos on your PC, follow the given steps:

1. Play the video of your choice.
   
2. Hover the cursor over the speaker icon.
   
3. Adjust the volume according to your choice.

   

These were the steps through which you can control the volume of your Reddit video on a PC. Now the problem of no sound on Reddit videos has been solved on your System.  If both of the above-mentioned options didn’t work, check and verify the volume of your speakers.

In some cases, the issue can be on your PC as well. So if you have tried turning up the volume of your video and unmuting the same from the speaker icon, and are still unable to hear the sound, you must consider checking your device’s settings. Here’s how: 

1. Go to the Taskbar and click on the speaker icon.

   

2. Change the playback device system to Speaker.

   

3. Unmute the speaker and adjust the volume as much as you wish.

   

Make sure that you connect a speaker device to your personal computer. If you own an AIO (All in One) computer system, there is no need to connect an external speaker.

To make sure and verify the sound settings on your personal computer, follow the given steps on your system: 

1. Go to Settings from the start menu.

   

2. Click on the System Settings button.

   

3. Go to the Sound section.

   

4. Change the output device to Speakers and adjust the volume.

   

And this was all to know about the PC. Now, it is time to move on to your mobile phone and tackle the issue there. Similar to computers, the problem of the Reddit app’s no sound is pretty easy to solve on mobile phones as well. In the next segment of the article, I will guide you on how to get sound on Reddit for mobile phones.

How to Turn on Sound on Reddit Videos (For Android Device)

In some cases, the videos themselves may not have any sound. There are chances that the NSFW (Not Safe for Work) videos are muted on the mobile application. There are 4 ways you can try to get sound on your Reddit video.

When you play a video on your Reddit app, just like on PC, it might play without any audio. To tackle this issue, follow the below-given steps: 

1. Visit and Play the video that you want to watch.
   
2. Just like on PC, tap on the Speaker button in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
   
3. Once the sound has turned on, adjust the volume of your device as much as you wish.

   

This is how you turn on the sound on the Reddit video in just a couple of taps. If you have already turned on the sound but still can’t hear anything, confirm your device’s volume settings, or move ahead to the next solution. 

Turn Your Mobile Phone’s Volume Up

You can easily raise the volume of your phone via the settings section or the volume bar, here’s how: 

• From the volume button of your device, press the + button to increase the volume of your device.

  

  If not this way, try the same from settings.

1. Go to the Settings of your phone.

   

2. Tap on the Sounds and Vibrations button from the settings.

   

3. Slide to adjust the volume of your device.

   

This trick works on both Android and iOS devices. If you use an iPhone, there are 2 more things you must take care of. The following section will guide you on how to turn on sound on Reddit via iOS devices. 

How to Get Sound on Reddit Videos: iOS

The 2 things that you must confirm on your iPhone while facing the Reddit videos no sound issue are; to keep your Ringer Switch on and keep your Quiet Mode off on the Reddit app.

1. At the side of your phone, locate the ringer button above the volume rockers.
   
2. Toggle the button to Ring mode.

   

The second option to figure out how to turn sound on Reddit is by switching off the silent mode on your Reddit iOS app. Follow the below-given steps to know how: 

1. Open your Reddit app.
   
2. Click on the Profile icon.

   

3. Press the Settings button.

   

4. Search for the Quiet Mode button.

   

5. Turn off the toggle in case it’s on.

   

These were all the solutions that you can try on your device. Now there are some more common tips and tricks that can help you overcome this issue.

Some Tips and Tricks

Just for you guys, I have come up with 3 more options to make your life easier. If somehow none of the above methods worked out for you, here’s something else for you that you can try:  

• Clearing Cache Data
• Using 3^rd party solution

I will give you a super-easy step-by-step guide to all these options.

Clear Cache Data

If you’re using Reddit on a mobile application for a long time now, there is a high chance that your device might have stacked a ton of cached data. This data may cause some glitches and problems on your mobile phone. This is why it is important to clear the cache from your mobile device to ensure its smooth running, here’s how you can achieve the same: 

1. Open Reddit from the app settings.

   

2. Click on the Clear Data button.

   

3. Press the Clear Cache button and press the OK button.

   

Now, for the next section, I will guide you to use a 3^rd party solution to turn on Reddit sound.

3^rd Party Solutions

Every now and then there are chances that the reason for no sound on the app can be your profile settings. The cause can be the NSFW videos. 

NSFW are the videos that are R-rated or adult rated by the uploader. Such videos can contain some violent or horror scenes that may disturb the young age audience on the platform.

To learn how to get sound on Reddit R-rated videos, follow the below-mentioned steps: 

1. Open Reddit on any device of your choice (PC or Mobile Phone).
   
2. Go to the Settings of your account.
   
3. Turn on the NSFW toggle to allow adult content on your account.
   
4. Now move to your mobile device and download Apollo for iOS or Sync for Android.
   
5. Open the application and in the top left corner of the screen, click on the menu.
   
6. Click on Add Account.

   

7. Fill in all the login credentials and Login to your account.

   

8. Once you log in, from the home page, play the video of your choice.

   

9. Make sure that the sound is on from the speaker icon.

   

This is how you can turn on the sound of any Reddit video through a third-party application.

Note: All the steps and procedures for iPhones are the same as mentioned in the list. Download Apollo for iOS to turn the Reddit sound on. 

Final Words

It is pretty normal if you do not hear anything on your Reddit video. The reason or main cause of this issue can be anything.

In this article, I have taught you almost every option that you can try on your device for the same. All of these steps are super-easy and can be done within 5 minutes. 

Some 3^rd party applications like Sync for Reddit and Apollo for iPhones can also save you from this trouble. 

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