Mason Blake
Sharing sound during a Zoom meeting is a useful feature for many users. This feature is particularly handy when sharing a video or audio clip with other participants in the meeting. While Zoom's screen-sharing feature allows you to share your screen with other participants, the Share Computer Sound option enables you to include audio from your device as well. This article will guide you through the process of sharing sound on Zoom, including troubleshooting common issues that may arise.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Sharing audio on Zoom | Click the green "Share Screen" button, select the screen, and check the "Share computer sound" box. |
| Stopping audio sharing | Click "Stop Share" at the top of the meeting screen or mute the device. |
| Sharing audio from a separate device | Connect the device to the same WiFi network and use AirPlay or a cable to share the screen. |
| Adjusting volume | Change the volume within the application providing the sound, not on the device. |
| Sharing audio as the host | Ensure that screen sharing is enabled in the Zoom web portal Settings. |
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What You'll Learn
Sharing audio from your device
To share audio from your device during a Zoom meeting, you must also share your screen. First, click the ""Share Screen" button on the toolbar. Then, select the screen you want to share from the menu.
If you are sharing audio from a video, make sure that your screen is visible to participants. They will see a green outline around what you are sharing. If you are sharing a YouTube video, for example, make sure that the volume is at an appropriate level within the YouTube app. Changing the volume on your computer will only change the volume for yourself and not for the participants.
If you are sharing audio from an iPhone or iPad, you must use a cable to connect your device to your computer. Use your charging cable and select "Trust" on your iPhone or iPad. Enter your password if prompted. Then, select "Share" in the bottom right corner of the Zoom Screen Sharing window.
To stop sharing audio, select "Stop Share" at the top of your meeting screen. Alternatively, you can mute the speaker of your device.
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Sharing audio from YouTube
To share audio from YouTube during a Zoom meeting, you will need to share your screen.
First, start or join a Zoom meeting. Then, click on the "Share Screen" button on the meeting toolbar. You can choose to share your entire screen or just a specific window, such as a YouTube video. Make sure that the YouTube video is unmuted and playing, and that the screen is visible to participants.
Once you have selected what you want to share, look for the "Share Computer Sound" or "Share Sound" checkbox or option. This will allow you to share audio from your device during the screen share. You may also be able to select the audio output, such as Mono or Stereo.
Finally, click on "Share" to begin sharing your screen and audio. Note that you can also talk and screen-share audio simultaneously. If you want to stop sharing your screen and audio, simply click "Stop Share" at the top of your meeting screen.
Please note that some apps may block sound from being shared for security and privacy reasons. Also, sharing your screen will also share any notifications on your screen, so it is recommended to turn on "Do Not Disturb" before sharing.
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Sharing audio from an iPhone or iPad
To share audio from an iPhone or iPad during a Zoom meeting, you can use a cable or AirPlay.
If you are using a cable, follow these steps:
- Use your charging cable to connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer.
- On your iPhone or iPad, select "Trust" when prompted to confirm that you trust the computer.
- If prompted, enter your iPhone or iPad's password.
- On your computer, open Zoom and click the "Share Screen" button on the toolbar.
- In the Zoom Screen Sharing window, select "Share" in the bottom right corner.
- To stop sharing audio, click "Stop Share" at the top of your meeting screen or mute your device.
Note that this method is currently only available on Mac and not PC devices.
Alternatively, you can use AirPlay to share your iPhone or iPad screen and audio. Here are the general steps:
- Ensure that your computer and iOS device are connected to the same WiFi network.
- Find Screen Mirroring by swiping down on the top right corner of your iPhone or iPad's screen.
- Select the appropriate screen to share from the menu.
- To stop sharing audio, click "Stop Share" at the top of your meeting screen or mute your device.
It is important to note that there may be times when you want to share a separate screen, such as when using an iPad or iPhone. In this case, you would need to use AirPlay or a cable connection as described above.
Additionally, remember that changing the volume on your computer will only adjust the volume for yourself and not for the participants listening to your shared audio. To adjust the volume for participants, you need to change the volume within the application providing the sound, such as YouTube.
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Sharing audio from a separate screen
When sharing audio from a separate screen in Zoom, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, ensure that you have the Zoom Client on a mobile device, Mac, or Windows PC, as the "share sound during screen share" feature is not accessible through the Zoom web client.
If you are using an iPhone or iPad, make sure it is connected to the same WiFi network as your computer when sharing your screen via AirPlay. To find Screen Mirroring, swipe down on the top right corner of your device's screen. You will need to use your charging cable to plug your iPhone or iPad into your computer and select "Trust" on your device.
Once you are ready to begin sharing your screen, click the "Share Screen" button on the Zoom toolbar and select the screen you want to share from the menu. Make sure to check the "Share computer sound" box at the bottom of the "Share Screen" pop-up window. This will allow you to share audio from a separate screen.
Note that you can also switch between Mono and Stereo (high fidelity) audio by using the arrow to the right of the "Share sound" selection. To stop sharing audio, simply click "Stop Share" at the top of your meeting screen or mute your device's speaker.
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Troubleshooting common issues
If you are unable to share sound from your device during a Zoom screen share, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue.
First, ensure that your device volume is at an appropriate level. You can control this through the application that is providing sound, such as a YouTube video or VLC media player, rather than through your computer's volume settings. If you are using an iPhone or iPad, use the device's volume controls to change the volume of the screen-shared audio.
Next, check that you have selected the correct screen to share. When sharing audio from an iPhone or iPad via cable, you must choose the "Screen" option to access the audio-sharing feature. Selecting other options, such as "Website," will only share the screen and not the audio.
Additionally, some apps may block sound from being shared due to security and privacy concerns. In such cases, you can pause or stop the audio directly within the app providing the sound.
If you are using AirPlay or a cable to share audio from an iPhone or iPad, ensure that your computer and iOS device are connected to the same WiFi network.
Finally, if you are sharing a video, make sure that the screen is visible to participants. The portion of the screen that participants can see will typically be outlined in green.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve most common issues related to sharing sound during a Zoom screen share.
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Frequently asked questions
Click the "Share Screen" button on the toolbar, then select the screen you want to share. Click the "Share computer sound" checkbox at the bottom.
Yes, you can. You can either mute yourself and leave the audio of the screen share on, or you can unmute yourself and talk over the screen-shared sound.
To stop sharing sound, select "Stop Share" at the top of your meeting screen.
Change the volume within the app itself (e.g. YouTube). Changing your computer's volume will only change the volume for yourself in the meeting. To adjust the volume for participants, you need to change the volume in-app.
Yes, you can share screen audio from your iPhone or iPad via cable on a Mac, but not on a PC. You will need to connect your device to your computer using a charging cable and follow the steps for iOS Screen Sharing.
