Why Isn’t Instagram Playing Sound?
A lack of sound in Instagram, whether it’s in Stories/Reels or videos from regular posts, is likely due to one of two core problems: The app itself, or the device you’re using it on. The trick is figuring out what the specific issue is.
The video itself might not actually have any sound. If you don’t see a crossed-off speaker icon on the screen when the video is playing, the video might not have any sound.Sound on your device (smartphone, PC, or laptop) may be muted or turned down low enough to not be audible.It’s also possible that external speakers, earbuds, or headphones (if you use them) are disconnected, or that the cables (if there are any) were physically shaken loose.A lack of video sound could also be the result of missing an app update.If you’re using a web browser, a full cache might also contribute to audio errors.Having multiple tabs open in a web browser could conflict with audio in the tab Instagram is open in. Particularly if those other tabs are also playing video.It’s also possible that a browser extension is causing the error.Audio codecs, or a lack of codec updates, might also contribute to problems with sound on Instagram.Instagram itself may be the problem due to a system glitch, a bugged update, and so on.
How to Fix Sounds Not Playing in Instagram
In most cases, the explanation for no sound on Instagram videos is more than likely a simple one. Though there are a handful of scenarios where fixing the problem could become complicated. Before we dive in, double-check to see if the video actually has sound. If it doesn’t then you know it isn’t your system.
