6 Fixes to No Sound on Facebook Videos Issues

Audio issues with Facebook videos are neither new nor rare. In fact, they are among the most common issues encountered by Facebook users. Whether you're using Facebook on a desktop or mobile, you often encounter audio issues. Sometimes, it can be highly specific, too - it's either no sound on Facebook reels, no sound on Facebook videos in Android app, or something like that. The issue is so common because there are many triggers, and each trigger requires a unique solution. That's why we've compiled a quick list of easy fixes to help you solve these issues in this guide.

Part 1: Why is Sound on Facebook Not Working?

Since we're accustomed to technology's seamless performance, we often struggle to appreciate its complexity. For something as simple as a video to play on Facebook, many things have to go right. The device, app, browser, network, supporting software, plugins, and many other factors have a direct influence on how fluid, smooth, and interruption-free your video playback experience is. Whenever something goes wrong with any of them, you encounter playback issues, and audio loss is just one of them.

Follow the tips listed in this guide in the order of their appearance as they progress in complexity.

Part 2: How to Fix No Sound on Facebook Videos Issues

1. Verify That the Audio is Not Muted or Missing

When you encounter an audio issue with a video, try playing a different video on Facebook. Find out whether the issue is limited to the earlier video or persistent across multiple videos. If it's the former, then it's possible that the video you're watching is muted or has a missing audio track. Maybe the original poster uploaded the video without its audio track. Or maybe Facebook muted the audio because of copyright infringement issues.

In that case, you need to reach out to the original author of the video and request that they upload the video with audio again or share it with you in a direct message.

However, if the issue persists across multiple videos, move to the next fix.

2. Verify That the Device is Not Muted

When there's no sound on Facebook videos on your iPhone, it could be due to an error on your part. The external 'Ring/Silent' button on the side has a habit of toggling to silent mode. So, it's possible that you toggled it into Silent mode. It's not often that you notice no sound on Facebook videos in Android, but it's not impossible either.

Whether you're using desktops or mobile devices, check the volume controls and any mute buttons that may be active. Put them into maximum level and test. Mute and unmute for a good measure, too. Now, is the sound on Facebook not working? If so, move to the next solution.

3. Check Whether the Browser is Muted

Modern browsers, such as Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, now feature a volume button in the browser tabs. You can mute a tab to silence all audio on a specific browser tab. If you knowingly or unknowingly click on it, any video you watch on this tab will not be accompanied by audio. Make sure that's not a problem in your case. If your Facebook tab is muted, unmute it.

Also, while you're at it, make sure that the global volume settings for the browser are not set to mute. Visit the browser settings for the volume controls.

4. Clear Browser Caches

Switch to a different browser, log on to your Facebook account, and play the same Facebook video you were watching earlier. If the issue doesn't exist on the new browser and you've ensured that the default browser doesn't have a muted tab, then it could be a technical issue with your default browser.

One of the triggers for the issue could be cached content conflicts with the new content. Clear all caches, cookies, and data on your default browser. Play the video again.

5. Restart Your Device

Restarting resolves a host of unknown problems that could be afflicting your device and apps. Temporary software bugs are part and parcel of every IT product, be it software or hardware. Turning it off and on is a tried-and-tested method that just works. So, shut down your device and boot it up again.

If this method sounds crude, don't worry. It's something that NASA engineers routinely do to fix issues with their multi-billion-dollar space projects, too.

6. Repair Corrupted Video with HitPaw VikPea

On rare occasions, Facebook videos may become corrupted due to various reasons. Until recently, a corrupted video meant a permanently lost moment. Thanks to HitPaw VikPea Video Repair, that's not the case anymore. VikPea utilizes AI to restore corrupted videos, even when large chunks of data are missing from the video.

Key Reasons for Restoring Corrupted Facebook Videos with VikPea

VikPea can repair corrupted videos in various formats, including MOV, MP4, AVI, etc.
Video corruption can take many forms. VikPea is capable of fixing all kinds of corruption.
You can fix a whole batch of corrupted Facebook videos with VikPea.
VikPea uses your device's GPU to accelerate the video restoration process.
VikPea's AI is smart enough to identify and fix missing pieces in the video.
Not only fixes corrupted videos but even synchronizes audio with visuals.

How to Repair Corrupted Facebook Video with HitPaw VikPea

Step 1: Activate the Audio Restoration Feature

Launch HitPaw VikPea, choose 'Video Repair' from the left panel. Click on the 'Restore video sound' tile.

Step 2: Import Damaged Facebook Video

Drag the damaged video directly into the upload box to import the video.

Step 3: Start Audio Repair on the Video

Click 'Start Repair' to repair the videos. VikPea will automatically repair the audio on your video.

Step 4: Save Repaired Video

After the restoration process is complete, click 'Download' to save each video individually, or use the 'Export all' button to save all videos at once.

FAQs on No Sound on Facebook Videos Issues

Q1. Why does sound work with headphones but not through speakers?

A1. Clearly, this suggests that the device's speakers are the source of the issue. It could be either a hardware or software issue. On Windows and Linux desktops, you can try reinstalling the audio drivers. If that doesn't fix it, then it is likely a hardware problem that requires repair.
On mobile, a restart may fix the issue. If it does not, you may need to perform a device reset, which will erase all on-device data. So, take a data backup before you do it. If that does not fix the issue, then it could be a hardware issue requiring a visit to the service center.

Q2. Is it a Facebook bug?

A2. That's entirely possible. First, try reinstalling the Facebook app. If an update is available, install it. See if these actions fix the issue. If they do not, report the issue to Facebook.

Conclusion

No sound on Facebook reels and videos is a surprisingly common issue. By following the 6 steps outlined in this guide, you can quickly rule out the most likely causes. And if your video itself is damaged, tools like HitPaw VikPea can restore the audio and make the video play perfectly. VikPea is easy to use and fast. So, fixing audio issues on Facebook videos hardly takes a few seconds. Check it out today.

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