Tips for Using TikTok’s Mute Feature

Have you ever been surprised by the loud sound coming from the first video when opening your TikTok app? Don’t worry! TikTok offers a feature where the app can be launched with videos playing but muted.

Opening the TikTok app is always a surprise. It could be a calming ASMR clip or a person jumping on a popular trend with a loud soundtrack.

In order to avoid surprising users with sudden audio, TikTok implemented a feature in 2023 that enables them to open the app on mute and later adjust the volume according to their preference.

This feature is perfect for scrolling through the platform without disturbing sleeping individuals nearby or revealing your viewing preferences to those around you. But how exactly do you utilize this new function? Here is everything you need to know.

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How to Open TikTok on Mute

To have your TikTok videos start on mute, follow these steps:

  1. Open TikTok
  2. Go to your profile
  3. Click the three lines on the top right corner
  4. Click on the “Settings and Privacy” button
  5. Scroll down to Content and Display and tap the Playback button
  6. Turn on the alternative that says “Open TikTok on Mute”

Unmuting TikTok

If you have enabled the mute setting on TikTok, simply tap the screen to unmute a video.

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