Zoom has become the standard video conferencing tool for many people since the COVID-19 pandemic began. While it’s easy to use, there are still some things that can be confusing, like how to lower the volume on Zoom only for yourself.
Sometimes all the sounds coming from a Zoom video chat can be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, it’s easy to lower the volume on Zoom only for yourself so that everything comes through loud and clear.
How To Lower Volume On Zoom Only From Zoom App
You can lower the sound you hear from a meeting in the Zoom desktop app. Zoom’s speaker slider can also affect your device’s overall volume. If you want other apps to stay at their current volume on Windows, use the Volume Mixer method below. Here is how to adjust the desktop app:
1. Open Zoom and join your Zoom video call. Then, click on the Up arrow beside the mute icon from the bottom menu bar.
2. A pop-up menu will appear with different audio options. Click on the “Audio Settings” option.
3. A new window will open up with your audio settings. In the Speaker section, drag the Volume slider to the left. The Output Level meter shown in the older screenshot indicates playback activity; use the volume control to change how loud it sounds.
Done!
The same steps work in reverse if you ever need to bring the volume back up. Just slide the Volume control toward the right to make Zoom louder again.
On an iPhone or Android phone, use the device’s volume buttons while meeting audio is playing. The mobile app does not use the desktop speaker-slider steps above. Lowering speaker volume changes what you hear; muting your microphone only stops other people from hearing you. Zoom does not let you adjust one participant’s volume separately from the rest of the meeting.
How To Lower Volume On Zoom Only From Your Computer
If you want to lower the volume on Zoom only from your computer, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Open Zoom and join your Zoom video call on Windows. Now right-click the audio/speaker icon at the bottom-right taskbar of your PC. Select “Open volume mixer” from the menu. The screenshot below shows the older Windows mixer; newer versions may open the mixer in Settings.
3. In the mixer, find Zoom or Zoom Meetings under Apps and drag its volume slider to a lower value. If several Zoom entries appear, adjust the one playing your meeting audio. Leave the main device volume and other app sliders alone to keep their levels unchanged.
And that covers it: Windows Volume Mixer lets you adjust Zoom separately, while the desktop speaker slider or your phone’s volume buttons control the sound you hear. Enjoy your video calls with clear audio!
Conclusion
As you can see, it’s easy to lower the volume on Zoom only from within your app or computer. By following these simple steps, you’ll be able to stay in control of what you hear and have better communication during your Zoom video calls. Good luck!
