A Complete Guide on Using TikTok’s Mute Feature Effectively

Have you ever been taken aback by the sound playing from your first video upon launching TikTok? No need to be concerned! TikTok offers a feature that allows you to start the app with videos muted by default, even while they’re still running.

Every time you open the TikTok app, there’s a surprise waiting for you. It could range from a soothing ASMR clip to someone engaging in a trending challenge accompanied by loud audio.

To avoid startling users with unexpected sounds, TikTok rolled out a useful feature in 2023 that enables you to open the app without sound and adjust the volume whenever you choose.

This feature is particularly handy for browsing TikTok while others are sleeping nearby or if you simply prefer not to let those around you know what content you’re viewing. Curious about how to utilize this new option?

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Steps to Launch TikTok on Mute

To ensure your TikTok opens with muted videos, follow these steps:

Launch the TikTok app
Go to your profile
Tap the three lines located in the top right corner
Select the “Settings and Privacy” option
Scroll down to Content and Display and choose the Playback button
Activate the option that states “Open TikTok on Mute”

Launch TikTok and Access Your Profile

Begin by opening the TikTok application. If you’re not already logged in, input your email and password. Once logged in, tap the profile icon located at the bottom right.