How do I get audio settings on Zoom Mobile?

Zoom is a popular video conferencing platform that allows users to meet virtually through video, audio, and screen sharing capabilities. Zoom offers mobile apps for iOS and Android devices, which provide the core Zoom functionality and allow users to join meetings on the go.

The Zoom mobile app includes various audio settings that users can adjust based on their preferences and needs. This allows customizing the audio experience when joining Zoom calls using a mobile device. This article provides an overview of how to access and modify audio settings in the Zoom mobile app.

Accessing Audio Settings

The audio settings on Zoom’s mobile app allow you to customize your audio experience during meetings and webinars. To access the audio settings on iOS or Android:

  1. Open the Zoom mobile app.
  2. Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner.
  3. Select “Settings” from the menu.
  4. Tap on “Meetings” (iOS) or “Meeting settings” (Android).
  5. Scroll down and tap “Audio” to view and adjust the available audio settings.

The audio settings menu allows you to change your speaker, microphone, suppress background noise, enable stereo sound, adjust echo cancellation, and more. You can test your adjusted audio settings before joining a meeting to ensure the changes meet your needs.

On Android, you may need to tap “Advanced” to access additional audio options like “Original Sound” and “Adjust mic volume”.

Adjusting Speaker Volume

One of the most common audio issues on Zoom mobile is having the speaker volume be too low or too high. Fortunately, adjusting the speaker volume is easy on both iOS and Android devices.

On an iPhone or iPad, start by joining a Zoom meeting. Then tap the “More” icon in the bottom toolbar and select “Meeting Audio”. Here you can drag the “Call Volume” slider left to decrease or right to increase the volume.

For Android devices, tap on the screen once you’ve joined a meeting to show the in-call toolbar. Tap the triple dot “More” icon and choose “Audio Options”. Slide the “Speaker” volume left or right to adjust the volume level.

If the volume is still too low even at max level, you may need to increase the overall volume on your mobile device outside of the Zoom app. On iOS, use the volume buttons on the side of the device. For Android, go to Settings > Sound and adjust the media volume slider.

Testing your speaker volume beforehand and making adjustments ensures you can clearly hear other participants during Zoom calls. Having the right volume level avoids issues caused by muted mics or speakers that are too quiet.

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Switching Audio Input

The Zoom mobile app allows you to switch between using your device’s microphone or your phone’s audio for input during meetings and calls. Here’s how to change the audio input source on Zoom mobile:

1. Open the Zoom app and tap on the ‘More’ icon in the bottom right corner.

2. Select ‘Settings’ from the menu.

3. Tap on ‘Audio’ in the Settings menu.

4. Under ‘SELECT AUDIO INPUT’, tap on either ‘Device Audio’ or ‘Phone Audio’.

– ‘Device Audio’ will use your device’s built-in microphone for input.

– ‘Phone Audio’ will use your phone’s audio for input.

5. Tap anywhere outside of the menu to close it.

Your audio input source will now be switched. Keep in mind that you can toggle between the two options before or during meetings as needed. Refer to Zoom’s support article for more details on changing audio input settings.

Enabling Original Sound

Original sound in Zoom Mobile allows you to hear audio exactly as the speaker intended it. When enabled, Zoom will optimize the audio quality by suppressing background noise and enhancing the speaker’s voice.

To enable original sound in Zoom Mobile on iOS:

  1. Open the Zoom Mobile app and join a meeting
  2. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner
  3. Tap “Meeting Settings”
  4. Under the Audio section, toggle on “Original Sound”

On Android, the steps are similar:

  1. Open the Zoom Mobile app and join a meeting
  2. Tap the three dots in the top right corner
  3. Tap “Meeting Settings”
  4. Under the Audio section, toggle on “Original Sound”

With original sound enabled, you’ll get an enhanced audio experience on Zoom Mobile. Speakers’ voices will come through clearly and background noise will be minimized so you don’t miss any important details.

Suppressing Background Noise

One helpful audio setting in Zoom mobile is the ability to suppress background noise during meetings and calls. This feature filters out any distracting ambient sounds from your environment so other participants only hear your voice clearly. To enable noise suppression:

1. Open the Zoom app on your iOS or Android device and tap on your profile picture in the top right corner.

2. Select “Settings” from the menu.

3. Choose “Meetings” from the options.

4. Scroll down and toggle on “Suppress Background Noise” under the Audio settings.

Once enabled, Zoom will work to remove any static, humming, or other unwanted noises picked up by your microphone during meetings. This can help minimize distractions for other participants. Just note that overly loud or sudden background sounds may still be audible at times.[1]

The background noise suppression feature works well for common ambient noises but has some limitations. For best audio quality, try to minimize background sounds on your end by muting yourself when not speaking or moving to a quieter area when possible.

Echo Cancellation

Echo cancellation is a feature in Zoom that helps reduce audio echo during calls. Echoes are caused by audio from a participant’s speakers being picked up by their microphone and transmitted back into the call, creating a disruptive feedback effect.

Zoom’s echo cancellation works by identifying the original sound from the speakers and subtracting it from the microphone input, removing the echo before it’s heard by other participants. This helps ensure your calls have clear, echo-free audio.

To enable echo cancellation on Zoom mobile:

  • Open the Zoom mobile app settings
  • Tap “Meetings”
  • Toggle on “Echo cancellation” under Audio settings

Echo cancellation is enabled by default on Zoom mobile, but you can verify it’s on through these steps. For optimal audio quality, also enable “Original Sound” which transmits audio in high fidelity.

If echoes persist, you can try switching echo cancellation to “Aggressive” mode for stronger echo removal. Test your audio setup and adjust placement of speakers/microphone as needed to further reduce echo.

Stereo Sound

Enabling stereo audio can provide a higher quality listening experience on Zoom mobile compared to the default mono audio. Stereo audio separates the left and right audio channels so there is directionality to the sound you hear.

To enable stereo audio on Zoom mobile for iOS or Android:

  1. Open the Zoom mobile app and join or start a meeting
  2. Tap on “More” in the meeting controls toolbar
  3. Toggle “Enable Original Sound” to on

This will switch the audio from mono to stereo during the meeting. According to Zoom’s support article, this setting helps preserve the original audio from musical instruments and vocals when used with professional external microphone setups (source).

However, for mobile phone microphones the stereo encoding may not make a huge difference. Testing on your device can determine if stereo provides a worthwhile upgrade over standard mono. Using headphones or external speakers can also enhance the stereo separation effect.

Testing Your Audio

Before joining an important meeting, it’s a good idea to test your speaker and microphone in the Zoom mobile app. This allows you to check that your audio is working properly and make any needed adjustments.

To test your speaker, join the Zoom test meeting by going to zoom.us/test on your mobile browser. You can also launch the Zoom mobile app and join the test meeting from there. Zoom will play a test tone that allows you to verify your speaker audio.

Testing your microphone is just as easy. Tap the mic icon to enable your mic, then speak and verify that Zoom detects your voice. You can check the microphone volume and make any adjustments needed. This ensures your voice comes through loud and clear.

If you encounter any echo or background noise, you can enable settings likeSuppress Background Noise and Echo Cancellation prior to the meeting. This results in optimal audio quality during real Zoom calls.

Overall, taking a few minutes to test audio means you can join Zoom meetings with confidence, knowing your microphone and speaker are ready.

Conclusion

In summary, there are several key audio settings available in Zoom mobile to optimize your audio experience. You can adjust the speaker and microphone volumes under Audio Settings. Switching between different audio inputs like speaker or headset can be done under Meeting Audio. Background noise suppression and echo cancellation can be enabled under Advanced Audio Settings. Stereo sound can also be enabled for a richer audio experience. Testing your device’s audio using the Zoom Test Speaker and Microphone feature is recommended before joining any meetings. Optimizing these audio settings as needed will help ensure you have clear audio and minimal disruptions during Zoom calls on your mobile device.

For a full recap, refer to the step-by-step instructions provided in this guide on how to access and adjust Zoom’s mobile audio settings. With some tweaking, you can have great sound for your next Zoom meeting on the go.

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