how to share presentation with audio in zoom

Sharing background music or computer audio on Zoom

Zoom screen sharing allows you to share the desktop, window, application, or audio/video. If audio is an important part of your shared content, you can also send the computer's audio (in mono or stereo) to the remote attendees when sharing, providing a more professional and immersive sharing experience. You can play music over Zoom while sharing your screen.

Additionally, you can play music or share audio with other attendees without sharing your screen on Zoom. 

This article covers:

How to share your screen with background music/audio

How to play background music or audio on zoom without sharing your screen, how to control the volume of a shared sound while in a meeting, prerequisites for sharing background music or computer audio on zoom.

• Zoom desktop client for Windows, macOS, or Linux:  Global minimum version or higher
• Zoom Web App in the Chrome web browser
• Start or join a Zoom meeting. 

• Select the program or desktop you wish to share. 
• In the share selection window, select Share Sound . 

• In the bottom-right corner, click Share to begin sharing with your device's audio. Your screen will be shared with background music/audio. 
• Sharing device audio can also be enabled after you have begun sharing by locating the share toolbar, clicking More , and then selecting Share Sound .
• To switch between mono and stereo sound while sharing, locate the share toolbar, click More , then select between  Mono and Stereo (high fidelity)  options under Select sharing sound mode.  
• For users who join the meeting via both phone and computer, in order to receive audio via the phone and video/screen sharing via computer, if Share Computer Sound is enabled, this will trigger the audio to channel through both their phone and their computer speakers. To avoid audio feedback, mute the speaker of your phone or the speaker of your computer.    

During a meeting, you can play background music on Zoom without sharing your screen. You can also play any sound your computer makes, which means if you play a local or online music track on your computer, that track will be played in your meeting as well.

To play music or share audio without sharing your screen while in a Zoom meeting:

• Start or join a Zoom meeting.
• In the window, click the Advanced tab.

• In the bottom-right corner, click Share to begin sharing with your device's audio.

Zoom share and play your computer audio. This allows you to play music from anywhere—whether streaming services or YouTube. Meeting participants will be able to listen to your music without seeing your screen.

To control the sound you are sharing directly into the Zoom meeting through share, you must adjust the volume from the application playing the sound or the overall device volume directly. For example, if you play YouTube and share that audio in the meeting, you should adjust the volume on YouTube directly. You can also adjust the overall volume on your device settings , but this will also affect the audio coming out of Zoom.

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How to Share Audio in Zoom

Last Updated: March 6, 2024

This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA . Darlene Antonelli is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Darlene has experience teaching college courses, writing technology-related articles, and working hands-on in the technology field. She earned an MA in Writing from Rowan University in 2012 and wrote her thesis on online communities and the personalities curated in such communities. This article has been viewed 37,413 times. Learn more...

This wikiHow will teach you how to share music or other audio from your computer in a Zoom meeting using the desktop client for Mac and Windows. You can't use the mobile app to share audio this way. If you're trying to share a video that contains audio, refer to How to Play a Video in a Zoom Meeting instead.

• To host the meeting, open the desktop client, log in, and click New Meeting .
• This will only work with the Mac or Windows Zoom desktop client and not while the host has multiple screen sharing enabled.

• For example, if you open the Spotify app and play a song, everyone will hear what you're playing without seeing your screen, but they will still hear the sound picked up by your microphone. [1] X Research source
• Click the red Stop Sharing button at the top of your screen to stop sharing your computer sound.

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How to Share Audio on Zoom

Break the monotony of boring meetings

When you’re sharing your screen with others in a Zoom meeting , your computer’s audio is muted by default. Zoom allows you to use screen sharing to share audio with other people. This is useful if you want to watch a YouTube video with others or if you wish to play music during a break in the meeting.

If you’ve never done this before, this tutorial will show you how to share audio on Zoom. We’ll also cover how to show YouTube videos with audio to other Zoom meeting participants, and how to share music from Spotify with your audience.

How to Use Screen Sharing to Share Computer Sound on Zoom for Windows or Mac

To share computer audio on a Zoom call, you’ll need to open the app and start a new meeting. You don’t need any other participants to begin sharing your computer’s sound in Zoom. This can easily be set up before anyone else joins using Zoom’s screen sharing feature. The steps to use this feature are similar on Zoom for Windows and Mac.

Once you’ve started a new Zoom meeting, click the green Share Screen button in the meeting toolbar, located in the lower half of the window. As the name suggests, this is used for screen sharing on Zoom, but you need to enable another option each time you want to share your computer’s sound.

You can now click the checkbox next to the Share sound button in the bottom-left corner of the window. This will ensure that audio from your computer will be included when you share your screen. Select the app you want to share audio from and when you’re ready to begin sharing, click the blue Share button in the bottom-right corner of this window.

How to Adjust the Sound Quality of Audio Shared Using Screen Sharing

Zoom allows you to share computer sound in mono and stereo quality. Since the Zoom app optimizes its settings to preserve bandwidth, the default for audio shared using the screen sharing feature is mono. If you don’t like that, you can share higher-quality audio with the participants in your Zoom meeting.

To achieve this, start a Zoom meeting and click the Share Screen button. This will open the screen share window, where you can select the tiny down-arrow next to the Share sound button. You’ll see a drop-down menu with two options. To share higher quality sound from your computer, select Stereo (High-fidelity) . Click the checkbox next to the Share sound button to enable sharing computer sound on Zoom.

When you hit the Share button to begin screen sharing, meeting participants can enjoy listening to music or other audio in stereo quality.

How to Share Audio From a YouTube Video on Zoom

When you’re using Zoom to teach or for a presentation, you might want to consider watching YouTube videos with your audience. You can easily do this by combining screen sharing with Zoom’s share audio feature.

To do this, first, you should open the YouTube video on your computer. If you’ve opened the video in a browser, then ensure that the active tab has the video you want to show using screen sharing. If it’s open in a background tab, you’ll have to make an extra click, when you’re screen sharing, to open the video. You can avoid this by keeping the video in the foreground right at the beginning.

Then open Zoom, start a new meeting and press the Share Screen button. When you see the screen share window, select the YouTube video from the list of tiles and check the Share sound option.

Finally, you can click the Share button to begin watching the YouTube video with your Zoom audience through screen sharing. The video will begin once you hit the play button on YouTube.

How to Share Audio From Spotify on Zoom Via Screen Sharing

A relaxing instrumental song can act as a nice filler when you’re waiting for some participants to join the meeting, or when you’re taking a short break during a long Zoom meeting. You can use the screen sharing feature to share audio on Zoom via Spotify as well.

To accomplish this, open Spotify on your computer and find the song you want to play. You can then start a meeting on Zoom, hit the Share Screen button, and select Spotify from the list of tiles. You should remember to check the Share audio button in the bottom-left corner and then click the Share button in the bottom-right corner to begin screen sharing.

Lastly, you can click the play button in Spotify on your computer to share the song via Zoom.

How To Share Audio on Zoom for iPhone and iPad

You can use the Zoom screen sharing feature to share audio from your iPhone or iPad too. This is quite easy to enable because the moment you start sharing your screen, device audio from your Apple device is automatically shared with those who are in the Zoom meeting.

So, just start a new meeting on Zoom for iOS or iPadOS and tap the green Share Content button. You can select Screen from the list of options and then tap Start Broadcast to begin screen sharing from Zoom for iPhone or iPad. When you do this, you’ll see a blue button labeled Share Device Audio: On , which means that you’re sharing audio on Zoom from your iPhone or iPad.

To stop sharing audio, tap the red Stop Share button. This will end screen sharing in the Zoom session.

How To Stop Sharing Computer Sound in Zoom

When you’re done screen sharing on Zoom, you can stop sharing so that your audience’s attention can return from the Spotify song or YouTube video to you. To stop sharing your screen, click the red Stop Share button at the top of the screen. This button appears next to the green You are screen sharing button.

When you click the red button, Zoom will immediately stop sharing your computer’s sound and video with other meeting participants.

How To Share Audio on Zoom for Android

On Android too, the Zoom screen sharing feature allows you to share audio from your device with other participants in the meeting. The only difference is that audio sharing is turned off by default on Zoom for Android. If you want to share your phone’s audio with others in the Zoom meeting, then open Zoom on Android and start a new meeting.

Once the meeting has begun, tap the green Share button located in the middle of the bottom toolbar. Scroll down a little bit and tap Screen . This will begin screen sharing on Zoom on your Android phone. By default, Zoom takes you to your home screen and shows a floating toolbar that has an option labeled Share Audio: Off . Tap this option once to change it to Share Audio: On .

This will begin sharing audio with other participants. Tap the red Stop Share button to stop screen sharing and to stop audio sharing with other participants in the Zoom meeting.

Up Your Zoom Game

Zoom may have started out as a tool to make video conferencing easy, but it’s become a versatile service for presentations and teaching. You can make your Zoom meetings even more accessible by enabling closed captioning and transcriptions .

Sharing audio on Zoom is a good way to break the monotony of boring video meetings, but it’s just one of many ways to do so. What are your favorite tips to make video calls less boring? Share your tips in the comments section below.

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How to Share Audio on Zoom

Want to share your computer audio in a Zoom call? Here are two simple ways to do it.

If the audio is an important part of your content, you can easily share the computer's audio in your Zoom meetings. When you share audio, you create a professional and immersive experience for your Zoom attendees.

While there are two ways to do it, let's first take a look at the most commonly used way to share audio in Zoom.

1. How to Share Audio on Zoom From the Toolbar

• To begin, you must first start a new meeting in Zoom or join one.
• Next, go to the meeting toolbar and click on Share Screen .
• After you're done sharing your screen, your window, or the whiteboard from the Basic option, you can click on More in the Zoom Toolbar.

This method is the most commonly preferred one and works great with Zoom screen sharing. However, there's another simple way to get to it.

Related: How to Use Zoom for Online Meetings

2. How to Share Audio on Zoom Using a Simple Click

If you're looking for a faster way to share computer audio in Zoom, this method should be your go-to option between the two. It's almost a shortcut and the easiest away, if you ask us.

• Start or join a Zoom meeting.
• Click on Share Screen, and you'll be asked to select a window or screen to share.
• Click on the Share Audio option that you'll find at the bottom left of the dialogue box.

Related: How to Use the Best Features in Zoom

You Can’t Share Audio if You’re Using a Smartphone

Playing background music in Zoom is easy, but it only works when you're using your computer or laptop.

If you're attending or conducting the Zoom meeting from your phone, chances are you wouldn't be able to share audio unless you're also connected to a computer at the same time.

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In this guide, you’ll learn how to share a video during a Zoom meeting .

Zoom screen sharing allows you to share the desktop, window, application, or audio/video. If audio is an important part of your shared content, you can also send the computer’s audio to the remote attendees directly when sharing. The high-quality audio will produce a more professional and immersive sharing experience.

How to Share a Video on Zoom

• Prepare the video by opening it in either a media player or your web browser. Note: You may want to do this before the meeting begins.

• Select the program or desktop you want to share (e.g. A media player app or a video open in a browser window).
• Select the Share Sound  checkbox.

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• Join a meeting. Click Share screen and check Share computer sound . Then, click Share .
• Sharing audio is a function of sharing your screen on Zoom, so pick the right screen to share if you have multiple screens connected.
• Once done, click Stop sharing at the top of your screen being shared.

This article covers how to share audio with others while you're on a Zoom call, how to stop sharing audio on a Zoom call, and additional tips for sharing your audio.

How to Share Sound on Zoom

Built into the screen share feature in Zoom is the ability to share your computer audio as well.

Don't worry if you're on a call with mobile users, either, because sharing your computer's audio on Zoom doesn't require anything at all from meeting participants. The first step to sharing audio on Zoom is joining or setting up a meeting .

Join a meeting.

At the bottom of your screen, click Share screen .

Select a screen to share, and then check Share computer sound at the bottom of the newly opened window. Then, click Share .

To stop sharing, click Stop sharing at the top of the screen being shared.

From the Zoom app home, click the Settings cog at the top-right of the window. Then, open the Audio tab. Checking Automatically join audio by computer when joining a meeting near the bottom of the screen will automatically share your computer's audio whenever you join a meeting, making the above steps unnecessary if you always plan to share your audio in meetings.

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How to screen share a powerpoint presentation in zoom.

Giving a presentation over Zoom? No biggie. You can easily present your slideshow by using the screen share feature. Here's how.

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No matter where you work, meetings all have one thing in common: PowerPoint presentations. If you use Zoom, you can easily present your slideshow to the participants by sharing your screen . Here's how it's done.

If you're the host of the Zoom meeting , you'll be able to share your screen without issue. However, if you're joining a meeting that you aren't the host of, you may need to request permission from the host to be able to share your screen.

As a general rule, we recommend that hosts disable the screen-share feature for participants by default for security reasons . If you aren't the host of the meeting, be sure to reach out to the host in advance to request permission to share your screen during the Zoom call. Hosts can always enable the feature during the call, but it's always good to be a step ahead.

If you're the host of the meeting and someone is requesting permission to share their screen during the meeting, click the up arrow next to "Share Screen" at the bottom of the window.

In the menu that appears, click "Advanced Sharing Options."

The "Advanced Sharing Options" window will appear. In the "Who Can Share" section, click the bubble next to "All Participants."

All participants in the meeting can now share their screen.

To screen share your PowerPoint presentation, go ahead and open the PowerPoint presentation that you would like to present. However, before you put the presentation in Slide Show view, you'll want to share your screen. At the bottom of the Zoom meeting window, click "Share Screen."

If you're using a single monitor, you will immediately start sharing your screen. If you're using dual monitors , you'll need to click the screen that your presentation will be shared on. In our case, that will be "Screen 2."

To begin sharing that screen, click "Share" at the bottom-right corner of the screen select window.

You're now sharing your screen. Now, in Microsoft PowerPoint, select the "Slide Show View" icon in the bottom-right corner of the application.

From here, deliver your presentation as though you were standing in front of a live audience.

If you are giving a big presentation through Zoom, you're not going to just jump straight into it. You may need to speak to the audience a bit before sharing your screen. If so, here are a few tips on how to look better on your Zoom call .

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Introduction:

Zoom has become an essential tool for remote communication, work, and education. One of its useful features is the ability to share audio during a meeting or a presentation. Sharing audio might seem complicated at first, but with these five simple steps, you can easily share audio with your fellow attendees.

Step 1: Join or Start a Zoom Meeting

To get started, you need to join or host a Zoom meeting. To do this, simply open the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device, sign in, and either click “Join” to enter the meeting ID and password or click “Schedule” or “Host” to create a new meeting.

Step 2: Set Up Your Audio Preferences

Before sharing audio, it’s crucial to ensure that your microphone and speakers are set up correctly. Go to the Zoom settings (the gear icon) and select the “Audio” tab. Choose the correct microphone and speaker devices from the dropdown menus and test them using the “Test Speaker” and “Test Mic” buttons.

Step 3: Share Your Screen

To share audio on Zoom, you need to share your screen first. At the bottom of the meeting window, click on the “Share Screen” button (green button with an up arrow). A new window will pop up displaying all available screens and applications that you can share.

Step 4: Share Computer Sound

When selecting what screen or application to share, look for the checkbox at the bottom left corner that says “Share Computer Sound.” Make sure this checkbox is ticked – this enables you to share audio from your computer along with your screen.

Step 5: Click Share

With all settings adjusted and options selected, click on the “Share” button at the bottom right corner of the pop-up window. Now your screen, as well as any computer sound, will be shared with the participants in the Zoom meeting.

Conclusion:

Sharing audio in Zoom is a straightforward process that can improve the quality and effectiveness of your meetings, webinars, and presentations. By following these five easy steps, you can make sure that your audience not only sees but also hears everything they need to make the most out of your virtual communication.

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How to share your screen on Zoom with audio (Mac, PC, iPad)

• 28 Sep 2021

Screen sharing is by far one of the most useful features of  Zoom . But you’ve probably had the unfortunate experience of sharing your screen to show a video during a Zoom meeting, only to discover the other people on the call can’t hear the video’s audio stream.

Why does this happen, and how can you fix it?

The Zoom app defaults to play audio from your microphone. This makes sense, because most of the time you want to be able to talk during Zoom meetings. But it’s easy to change your settings so you can share your screen on Zoom with audio from music or a video instead.

You just have to know where to look and which buttons to click.

We’ll walk you through how to share a screen on Zoom with audio, along with a few bonus tips to make screen sharing with the Zoom app even better.

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How to screen share on Zoom with standard audio

Before we show you how to share your screen with audio from a video or music, here’s how to screen share on Zoom with standard audio from your microphone (i.e. so participants can hear you talking).

Click the “Share Screen” button in the meeting toolbar > Choose the program you want to share

That’s it. It’s simple to share your screen on Zoom. Up next: screen sharing with a video playing.

How to share your screen on Zoom with audio from a video (PC, ioS)

To share your screen on Zoom with audio from a video:

• Open the Zoom app to start a Zoom meeting or join one.
• Click the green  Share Screen  icon in the lower meeting toolbar.
• Choose what you want to share.
• Click the  Share Sound  checkbox in the bottom toolbar.
• Click the blue  Share  button in the lower right corner.

Start a new Zoom meeting or join one in progress

The first step is to hop on the Zoom app and get that meeting going.

Click the green “Share Screen” icon

Once you’re in the Zoom meeting, click the green  Share Screen  icon in the middle of the meeting toolbar. This begins the process of sharing your screen in Zoom.

If you’re using an external microphone or speaker, make sure you’ve configured your  Zoom audio device settings  before sharing your screen.

Choose the window, program, or desktop you want to share

A window will pop up, prompting you to select what part of your screen you want to share on Zoom. This could be a particular program, window, or your entire desktop. Choose what you want to share with Zoom meeting participants.

Click the “Share Sound” checkbox

This is an important step needed to share not just your screen in Zoom, but also the sound from a video or music track. The  Share Sound checkbox is located in the lower-left corner of the popup window.

Adjust your audio (optional)

If you want to adjust your audio settings, click the tiny down arrow next to the Share Sound label to open the audio quality settings. Choose your sound quality.

• Stereo (High-fidelity)  works on most high speed internet connections.
• Mono  is the best option if you’re on a slower connection or you’re already seeing delays and stutter in your Zoom meeting.

Click the blue “Share” button

This is located in the lower right corner. It’s the final step to sharing your screen on the Zoom app with audio.

That’s it. Now you’re sharing your screen for Zoom meeting participants with the audio from your computer playing. Everyone on the Zoom call will be able to hear your video.

This process simultaneously shares your screen and computer audio along with the audio from your mic. You can also choose to mute yourself while screen sharing. The computer audio will continue playing, but the Zoom meeting participants won’t be able to hear you if you speak.

Now you know how to screen share on the Zoom app with audio from your PC or iOS desktop or laptop. But what happens if you connect to a Zoom meeting from your phone? Screen sharing with audio from your iPhone or Android Zoom app is actually even easier.

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How to share your Zoom screen with sound from your phone (iPhone/Android)

To share your screen with audio during a Zoom meeting on your phone:

• Start or join a meeting.
• Tap the  share content  button.
• Select  screen .
• Swipe up or press home (for broadcast control screen).
• Tap  start broadcast .
• Toggle  share device audio  to on.
• Swipe up or press home button  >  open the app you want to share.

Start or join a Zoom meeting

You’ll need the  Zoom app  to share your screen with audio from your phone. Get this if you don’t already have it, then start or join your Zoom meeting.

If you haven’t shared a screen in Zoom from your phone before, keep in mind you won’t be able to select a desktop or window to share. Zoom just shares whatever is on your screen, so you may need to do a little prep work to make sure there’s nothing sensitive open.

It’s also wise to turn on Do Not Disturb while you’re screen sharing from your phone. That way, notifications won’t pop up during your screen share.

Tap the “share content” button.

Once you’re in the Zoom meeting, tap the green  Share Content button on the meeting toolbar.

Select “screen”

In the content selection popup window, choose  screen .

Swipe up or press home (for broadcast control screen)

Next, swipe up or press home on your phone. This brings up the Zoom broadcast screen. Zoom should be checked by default.

Tap the “start broadcast” button

Tap the  start broadcast button to begin sharing your screen. Zoom gives you a three-second countdown before the broadcast starts. If you were muted when you tapped the Share Content button, you will get a notification that your microphone is off.

Toggle “share device audio” to on

The broadcast control screen includes an option to share your phone audio along with your screen during the Zoom meeting. In most cases it’s enabled by default. If it’s disabled, just tap the  Share Device Audio  button to toggle it to On.

Open the app you want to share

Once that’s done, just swipe up or press your home button to minimize the Zoom meeting and return to your home screen. Open the app you want to screen share in Zoom. Audio from the app will play for everyone in your Zoom meeting.

Once you’re finished, you can return to Zoom by tapping the Zoom app icon, then tap the  Stop Share  button in Zoom to stop screen sharing.

Or stop screen sharing by tapping the  red timer icon  at the top of your screen.

Once you stop sharing your screen, the icon at the top of your screen will turn green. You can tap it again to return to the Zoom meeting.

Playing music during a Zoom meeting

Playing music during a Zoom meeting might have limited application, but it’s handy for meetings where you have long periods of silence like Zoom classes or to spice up fun Zoom events like  ice breaker games .

To play music during a Zoom meeting, begin with the same steps you used to share your screen with audio on the Zoom app. Choose to share your main desktop, then open your music player and play your music while sharing your screen with the computer audio enabled.

That’s all for sharing your screen in Zoom with sound. But there’s one more tweak you can make (and help your friends make) to give the best Zoom screen sharing experience possible.

Side-by-side screen sharing on the Zoom app

You won’t notice side-by-side screen sharing when you’re sharing your own screen. But if someone else in your Zoom meeting shares their screen, side-by-side mode can be a better layout for you.

With side-by-side screen sharing in Zoom, you’ll see the person’s screen next to their camera view. That way you can see who’s talking while they present what’s on their screen.

Just pop into the Zoom app settings, go to the Share Screen settings, and check the box to enable side-by-side sharing.

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Why can’t I screen share on Zoom?

If you can’t screen share on Zoom, it’s probably because of one of these reasons:

• The meeting host has disabled participants’ ability to share their screen
• You’re using an old version of Zoom (to screen share, use version 5.0 or higher)
• You’ve prevented Zoom from accessing your microphone and camera. (Fix this in App Permissions)

How do I Share Screen and see participants in Zoom?

When you share your screen in Zoom, you can still see participants, but they’re moved to a small vertical strip at the side of your screen. Click on the 4×4 grid icon at the top of the strip to see participants in gallery view (grid) instead. You need a minimum of six Zoom meeting participants for gallery view to work.

How do I allow others to share their screen on Zoom?

To allow others to share their screen on Zoom while a meeting is in session:

• Click the  ^ up arrow  next to the screen share icon.
• Select  advanced sharing  options.
• Toggle  all participants  in the “who can share” section.

You can make participant screen sharing the default in your Zoom app settings.

How do I change the volume of screen shared audio on Zoom?

To change the volume of the screen shared audio on Zoom, you need to change the volume on the app that’s playing the sound. Eg: If you’re sharing your screen while playing a YouTube video, adjust the volume of the video directly in YouTube.

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How To Share Audio On Zoom

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Zoom has become an essential tool for remote collaboration and communication. Whether you’re attending virtual meetings, engaging in online classes, or simply catching up with friends and family, Zoom offers a versatile platform for connecting with others. As an SEO writer, it’s crucial to understand how to optimize the sharing of audio on Zoom to enhance the overall user experience.

Sharing audio can be incredibly useful in a variety of scenarios. You might want to share a podcast episode, play music during a presentation, or share a recording for everyone to listen to. While Zoom provides a seamless audio sharing feature, it’s important to know the right techniques to ensure a smooth and efficient experience.

In this article, we will explore the ins and outs of sharing audio on Zoom. We’ll dive into the step-by-step process, provide tips for successful audio sharing, and troubleshoot common issues that may arise. By the end of this article, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to confidently share audio on Zoom with ease.

Before we delve into the nitty-gritty details of audio sharing, it’s essential to ensure that you have a reliable internet connection and an up-to-date version of the Zoom application. These factors can significantly impact your audio sharing experience, so it’s crucial to address any connectivity or software issues before proceeding. Once you have the necessary prerequisites in place, you’re ready to embark on the journey of sharing audio on Zoom.

Getting Started with Sharing Audio on Zoom

Sharing audio on Zoom is a straightforward process that requires just a few simple steps. Follow these guidelines to get started:

• Launch the Zoom application: Open the Zoom application on your computer or mobile device. If you don’t already have Zoom installed, you can download it from the official website. Sign in to your Zoom account if prompted, or join a meeting as a guest.
• Start or join a meeting: Once you’re logged in, you can either start a new meeting or join an existing one. If you’re starting a new meeting, click on the “New Meeting” button. If you’re joining an existing meeting, enter the meeting ID provided by the host and click “Join.”
• Enable audio sharing: Once you’re in the meeting, locate the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. Look for the “Share Screen” button and click on it. A popup window will appear, offering different screen sharing options. Select the option that says “Advanced” and then click “Music or Computer Sound Only.”
• Select the audio source: After selecting the audio sharing option, a new window will appear with a list of audio sources. Choose the audio source you want to share. This can be the sound from your computer, microphone, or a specific application you have open.
• Start sharing audio: Once you’ve selected the audio source, click on the “Share” button. Zoom will start sharing the audio from your chosen source with all meeting participants. You will also see a green icon indicating that audio is being shared.
• Control audio sharing: While sharing audio, you have several control options available. You can pause or stop the audio sharing by clicking on the “Pause Share” or “Stop Share” buttons in the Zoom toolbar. You can also adjust the volume of the shared audio by using the volume controls on your computer or device.

Now that you know the basic steps to share audio on Zoom, let’s explore some additional tips and best practices for a successful audio sharing experience.

Step-by-Step Guide to Sharing Audio on Zoom

Sharing audio on Zoom is a convenient way to enhance your virtual meetings and presentations. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process:

• Launch the Zoom application: Open the Zoom application on your computer or mobile device. Make sure you have the latest version installed to ensure access to all the necessary features.
• Start or join a meeting: Once you’re logged in, start a new meeting or join an existing one by entering the meeting ID provided by the host.
• Navigate to the Share Screen option: Locate the toolbar at the bottom of the screen during the meeting. Click on the “Share Screen” button, which looks like a green icon with an arrow pointing upwards.
• Select the screen or application you want to share: A pop-up window will appear with different sharing options. Choose the screen or application window that contains the audio you want to share. You can share your entire screen, a specific application window, or a whiteboard.
• Enable the “Share Computer Sound” option: Before clicking the “Share” button, make sure to check the box that says “Share computer sound.” This will ensure that the audio from your selected screen or application is shared with the meeting participants.
• Start sharing audio: Once you’ve made your selection and enabled the “Share computer sound” option, click the “Share” button. Zoom will start sharing the audio with all participants in the meeting.
• Control the audio sharing: While sharing audio, you have control over managing the shared audio. You can adjust the volume of the shared audio using the volume controls on your computer or device. Additionally, Zoom provides options to pause or stop sharing the audio if needed.

That’s it! Following these simple steps will allow you to share audio seamlessly during your Zoom meetings. Keep in mind that some advanced sharing features may be available depending on your Zoom plan. Now, let’s explore some tips to ensure a successful audio sharing experience on Zoom.

Tips for Sharing Audio on Zoom Successfully

Sharing audio on Zoom can greatly enhance your virtual meetings and presentations. To ensure a successful audio sharing experience, consider the following tips:

• Test your audio setup beforehand: Before the meeting or presentation, test your audio setup to ensure everything is working correctly. Make sure your speakers or headphones are connected and functioning properly. Check the volume levels and adjust them accordingly.
• Use a high-quality microphone: If you’re the one sharing the audio, using a high-quality microphone can greatly improve the audio clarity for participants. Consider investing in a dedicated microphone to provide clear, professional-grade audio.
• Optimize your internet connection: A stable and fast internet connection is essential for smooth audio sharing. Connect to a reliable network and ensure you have sufficient bandwidth to handle the audio streaming. Close any unnecessary applications or browser tabs that might consume bandwidth.
• Close unnecessary applications: To minimize any potential disruptions or audio interference, close any unnecessary applications or programs on your computer. This helps to allocate more resources to the audio sharing process and reduces the chances of audio lag or glitches.
• Communicate with participants: Inform participants in advance if you plan to share audio during the meeting. This allows them to adjust their audio settings accordingly and ensures everyone is prepared for audio playback. Consider providing instructions on how to optimize audio settings for the best experience.
• Check copyright permissions: If you plan on sharing copyrighted audio content, make sure you have the necessary permissions to do so. Avoid sharing copyrighted music or audio tracks without proper authorization to avoid any legal issues.
• Close notifications and system sounds: To avoid unnecessary interruptions, close any notification sounds or system sounds on your computer. These sounds can be distracting to both you and the meeting participants.
• Rehearse and prepare: If you’re presenting audio during a meeting, rehearse your audio sharing beforehand. Familiarize yourself with the content and ensure that it plays smoothly. Have a backup plan in case of any technical difficulties.

By following these tips, you can enhance the audio sharing experience on Zoom and ensure that everyone enjoys seamless audio playback during your meetings or presentations. Now, let’s address some common issues that you may encounter and provide troubleshooting suggestions.

Troubleshooting Common Issues with Sharing Audio on Zoom

While sharing audio on Zoom is usually a seamless experience, there may be occasions when you encounter technical issues. Here are some common problems and their potential solutions:

• Audio not being shared: If the audio is not being shared, double-check that you have enabled the “Share computer sound” option before initiating the screen sharing. If the issue persists, try restarting the Zoom application and ensuring that your audio settings are properly configured.
• Poor audio quality: If the audio quality is poor or distorted during the sharing process, make sure you have a stable internet connection. Consider using a wired internet connection instead of Wi-Fi, as it provides a more reliable and consistent connection. Additionally, close any bandwidth-intensive applications or processes that may be slowing down your internet speed.
• No sound during playback: If there is no sound during the audio playback, check your computer’s audio settings to ensure that the correct audio output device is selected. Consider restarting your computer and reopening the Zoom application to resolve any potential software glitches that may be causing the issue.
• Audio lag or delay: If there is noticeable audio lag or delay during the sharing process, it is likely due to network latency. Close any unnecessary applications or browser tabs that may be using up bandwidth and causing network congestion. If possible, connect to a wired internet connection for a more stable and consistent network experience.
• Audio playback interruptions: If the audio playback is interrupted or keeps buffering, it could be due to insufficient network bandwidth. Lowering the screen resolution or minimizing other bandwidth-heavy activities can help improve the audio playback performance. If the issue persists, contact your internet service provider to ensure you have sufficient bandwidth for smooth audio sharing.
• Participants unable to hear audio: If participants in the meeting are unable to hear the shared audio, check that the meeting host has enabled the “Allow participants to share computer sound” option in the meeting settings. Additionally, ensure that participants have their audio settings properly configured and their speakers or headphones connected and functioning correctly.

If these troubleshooting tips do not resolve your audio sharing issues, consider reaching out to Zoom support for further assistance. They have a dedicated team available to help you troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues you may encounter during the audio sharing process.

Sharing audio on Zoom has become an essential aspect of virtual meetings and presentations. With the right techniques and knowledge, you can enhance your online communication and collaboration by seamlessly incorporating audio into your Zoom sessions.

In this article, we explored the step-by-step process of sharing audio on Zoom, starting from launching the application to selecting and sharing the desired audio source. We also provided tips for successful audio sharing, such as testing your audio setup, optimizing your internet connection, and communicating with participants in advance.

Additionally, we addressed common issues you may encounter while sharing audio on Zoom and provided troubleshooting suggestions. By following these guidelines, you can overcome any audio-related challenges and ensure a smooth and satisfactory experience for both you and your meeting participants.

Remember, preparation is key to successful audio sharing on Zoom. Test your audio setup, rehearse your audio content, and check copyright permissions if necessary. By doing so, you can deliver engaging and impactful presentations, share audio recordings for everyone to enjoy, and create a more immersive virtual meeting environment.

As technology continues to evolve, Zoom remains at the forefront of online communication platforms. By harnessing the power of audio sharing on Zoom, you can create engaging and memorable experiences for all participants, even in virtual settings.

So go ahead and start exploring the possibilities of sharing audio on Zoom. Get creative, experiment with different audio sources, and make your Zoom meetings and presentations truly stand out with the addition of rich and captivating audio!

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Last Updated Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5:00 am

Known Issue (August 14, 2023): 

Some Windows 11 users are experiencing issues with PowerPoint exports when they are turned into .mp4 files. Visuals within the exported PowerPoint are appearing as flipped, or upside down. We are working with Microsoft to find a solution. 

As a workaround, please convert the file as a .WMV file option and save it in My Media.  The following are directions on how to convert a PowerPoint Presentation with audio to a .WMV file . For more support or to help troubleshoot issues, please reach out to the LTS Help Desk at [email protected] . 

Microsoft PowerPoint offers features to record audio narration and export it as a video. PowerPoint records audio slide-by-slide rather than in one continuous file, allowing creators to easily re-record a slide if they make a mistake or need to change something later. Exporting as a video and uploading to Kaltura or Canvas for streaming is advantageous since it standardizes file types, doesn't require a download to view, is in a format that can be captioned, and allows viewers to navigate more efficiently. 

A recent update has made the process comparable on a Mac, but the specifics vary. Windows 10 instructions follow; Mac users can click the link below to jump to the appropriate instructions.

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Windows 10 Instructions:

The following instructions explain how to add audio to your PowerPoint presentation on Windows 10 and export that PowerPoint as an MP4. The text instructions cover the same information as the embedded video below.

NOTE: If you have an older version of PowerPoint, you may need to update it to access the features described below. If you do not have PowerPoint, you can download it and other Microsoft Office products for free by going to office365.uwec.edu. If you have questions about updating or installing PowerPoint, contact the LTS Help Desk at [email protected] or 715-836-5711. 

• Design your PowerPoint TIP: Use images and limit text to better engage viewers/listeners.  

• Click Record Slide Show NOTE:  Audio may start recording automatically if you have an older version of PowerPoint. It will still work, but this version offers reduced functionality. 

• Record narration and avoid reading text on the slide out loud to viewers. Click the blue Replay button to listen to the recorded audio and ensure it was recording. 

• Press [Escape] or the ‘X’ button located in the top right of the screen when the audio recordings are finished. You will see a speaker icon on slides that have audio.

• Select Export  (steps 10-14 are shown in screenshot below).
• Select Create a Video .  
• Optional: Select Full HD (1080p) for the video quality; it is unlikely a higher quality is needed.  
• Select Use Recorded Timings and Narrations.  

• Follow prompt/pop-up window to save the video in a memorable location. 

• How to upload and share with Kaltura (Instructors should use Kaltura. Students will need to use it if the file is over 500 MB, which a PowerPoint probably won't be and they can use Canvas.)
• How to upload and share in a Canvas assignment (students)
• How to upload and share in a Canvas discussion (students) - the instructions refer to the "rich content editor" which is just the features in the top of the discussion post reply. 

Elaboration on the Recording Features:

• Timing Feature – there is a rolling time feature for the individual slide and the overall presentation. Allows the speaker/presenter to monitor how long they are talking.
• Microphone Feature - Click on Settings  and select Microphone  and then the specific device to set up before recording.
• Replay Feature - Use to check that the audio is recording properly before starting additional slides.
• Clear Feature - Select Clear  to delete/re-record audio.
• Don’t set the camera to record - Make sure this button has a diagonal slash through it to avoid the problem.

Mac Instructions:

The following instructions will teach you how to add audio to your PowerPoint presentation on a Mac and export that PowerPoint as an MP4. The text instructions cover the same information as the video embedded below.

NOTE: It is essential to have the Office 365 version of PowerPoint or you will not be able to save your PowerPoint as a video. If necessary, you can download it and other Microsoft Office products for free by going to office365.uwec.edu. If you have questions about updating or installing PowerPoint, contact the LTS Help Desk at [email protected] or 715-836-5711. 

• TIP: Use images and limit text to better engage viewers/listeners.  

• Click Record Slide  Show
• TIP: Before you begin recording your full presentation, do a practice recording to verify your microphone and other settings are correct.

• NOTE: Avoid reading the text written directly on the slide; use the slide to elaborate on the material being presented.
•  Stop speaking for a second to prevent the audio from cutting out as slides change. Resume speaking when the time starts moving again under the Current slide timing feature to the left of the recording button.
• Click Stop or Pause  at the top of the screen and then End Show  in the top left corner   when all the audio recordings have been finished.
• Check the audio by clicking on Play from Start  under the Slide Show tab or the presenter mode icon at the bottom of the screen.

• Edit the name of the file and where you would like to save the video following PowerPoint's prompts.  

• Click Export 

• Upload your mp4 video to Kaltura or Canvas to share it:
• How to upload and share to My Media (Instructors should use My Media. Students will need to use it if the file is over 500 MB, which a PowerPoint probably won't be and they can use Canvas.)
• How to upload and share in a Canvas discussion (students) - the instructions refer to the "rich content editor" which is the tool at the top of the discussion post reply.

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