How do I mute my Android camera video?
Camera phones are wildly popular now, with over 91% of all photos taken with smartphones rather than traditional cameras. The convenience of having a camera in your pocket means most moments can be captured easily with your Android phone.
However, there are times when you may not want your videos to record sound, like in loud environments or when privacy is needed. Knowing how to mute your Android camera can give you control over the audio in your videos.
This guide will walk through the steps to mute your Android phone’s camera video recording, as well as provide troubleshooting advice and information on alternative mute options.
Locate Camera Settings
To access the camera settings on your Android device, first open the Settings app. This is usually available as an app icon on your home screen or app drawer.
Once in the Settings menu, scroll down and select “Apps & notifications”. Then select “See all apps” or “App info”.
Here you should see a list of all apps installed on your device. Scroll down and select the Camera app. This will open the app info screen for the Camera.
Select “Permissions” to view and adjust what the Camera app can access. For the mute function, ensure the app has permission to record audio.
You can also select “Advanced” or “App settings” to view additional options like muting the camera shutter sound.[1]
Find Video Mute Option
To mute the video recording on your Android camera, you need to locate the Mute Video option in your camera settings. This allows you to record video without any audio. Here are the steps to find the Mute Video setting:
Open the Camera app on your Android phone or tablet. Make sure you are in Video mode by swiping left or right and selecting the Video option (icon that looks like a video camera).
Tap on the settings icon in the top left corner of the camera screen. This opens up the camera settings menu.
Scroll down through the various camera settings until you find an option labeled “Mute Video” or “Record Audio.” It may also just be an icon of a microphone.
Tap on the Mute Video or microphone icon to enable the setting. It should have a line through it or turn red when muted. You can toggle this on and off.
Now when you record video in the Camera app, there will be no audio captured. The video will record silently with the mute enabled.
If you cannot locate the Mute Video option, try updating your Camera app or checking your device manufacturer’s support site for camera features. Some older Android devices may not have this video mute capability.
Confirm Mute Setting
Once you have toggled the mute switch for your Android device’s camera, it’s important to double check that mute is actually enabled before recording any videos. Here are the steps to confirm your camera is muted:
1. Open the Camera app and switch to Video mode if you aren’t already there.
2. Press the record button and record a short test video while speaking out loud.
3. Stop the recording and play back the test video.
4. Listen closely to ensure there is no audio captured of your voice. The video should be completely silent.
5. If you can still hear your voice in the test video, mute is not enabled. Go back to the Camera settings and toggle the mute switch on again, then redo the test.
6. Once your test video has no audio, you can be confident mute is working properly and any videos you record from now on will have no sound.
Taking the quick extra step to verify mute is on will prevent you from accidentally recording videos with audio when your intention is to capture silent footage. It’s a simple way to double check your settings and ensure your Android camera is recording muted videos as expected.
Test in Camera App
Once the mute setting has been enabled, the next step is to open the camera app and record a test video to verify that no sound is captured. Here are the steps:
- Open the default camera app on your Android device.
- Switch to video mode by swiping left/right and selecting the video camera icon.
- Begin recording a test video for 10-15 seconds. Speak loudly during the recording to ensure your voice would normally be audible.
- Stop the recording and play back the video.
- Listen closely to verify that no audio was captured in the video.
If the test video has no audio, then you have successfully muted the camera app video recordings. If audio was still captured, double check that the mute setting was properly enabled in the previous steps. You may also try restarting the device and testing again.
Troubleshooting
If muting your Android camera video is not working as expected, here are some troubleshooting solutions to try:
Confirm Mute Setting
Go back into your camera settings and double check that the mute option is definitely toggled on. Sometimes the setting can get switched off by accident.
Close and Reopen the Camera App
Completely close out of the camera app by swiping it away in your recent apps. Then reopen the camera app and check if video mute is now working.
Restart Your Phone
Try restarting your Android phone, as this will clear any glitches. Once the phone has restarted, open the camera app and test if muting is working.
Check App Permissions
Make sure the camera app has permission to access your phone’s microphone. You can check and adjust app permissions in your phone’s settings.
Update the Camera App
Go to the Google Play Store, search for your camera app, and check if there are any updates available. Installing the latest camera app version may resolve mute issues.
Use a Different Camera App
If muting still isn’t working in your phone’s default camera app, try downloading a third-party camera app like Open Camera or Footej Camera. These apps may provide better mute control.
Other Mute Options
There are a few other ways to mute video on your Android phone outside of the camera app settings:
Use a third-party camera app – Apps like OpenShot Video Editor allow you to record video and mute the audio during editing. This gives you full control over the audio.
Edit the video after recording – You can use video editing apps like CyberLink PowerDirector to mute the audio track of a recorded video on your Android device.
Enable “Do Not Disturb” mode – Turning on “Do Not Disturb” will mute sounds and vibrations across your device, including the camera shutter sound.
Adjust system volume – Lowering the media volume to zero will mute sounds from the camera app. Just note this mutes all media sounds.
Use a 3.5mm audio jack adapter – Connecting an adapter to your phone’s charging port allows you to plug in headphones. This redirects all audio through the headphones, muting speaker sounds.
Third-Party Camera Apps
While the default camera app on Android does not allow muting video, many popular third-party camera apps provide a video mute option. This can be useful if you want to record video without capturing audio. Some examples of third-party camera apps that offer video muting include:
Open Camera – This highly customizable open source camera app has a video mute option in the settings. You can toggle it on to record video without audio.
Filmic Pro – A professional mobile video camera app geared towards filmmakers. It provides granular audio controls including the ability to mute audio recording in video.
Footej Camera – Has an option to disable audio recording in the video settings. Toggling it will mute any audio in recorded videos.
So if you want to record video on your Android device without capturing audio, using a third-party camera app with a video mute function can be a good workaround to the limitation in the default camera.
Conclusion
In summary, muting your Android phone’s camera video is an easy process that involves accessing the Settings within your phone’s Camera app. The Video Mute option can usually be found under Additional Camera Settings. Once enabled, it will mute any videos captured through the native camera app without affecting other sounds on your device.
A few final tips when muting videos on your Android camera:
- Double check the Mute Video setting is enabled before recording.
- Test recording a quick video to confirm the mute is working.
- Be aware that any separate audio or music recordings added later will still play.
- Consider a third party camera app if your default app lacks a video mute option.
Muting your phone’s videos can help avoid disruptions or distractions in public settings. Just be sure to disable it again when you want to capture videos with sound.
Additional Resources
Want to learn more about muting your Android camera? Here are some helpful resources:
This helpful article from Android Central provides a step-by-step guide on managing app permissions on your Android device, including camera and microphone access.
The official Android developer documentation provides technical details on requesting and managing runtime permissions for the camera and microphone.
If you want to dive deeper into controlling audio levels and advanced microphone settings, check out this guide on making your Android device louder.
For help troubleshooting camera issues, see the Android Help Center or contact your device manufacturer’s customer support.
This YouTube video provides a tutorial on customizing camera settings for Samsung, Pixel, and other Android phones.