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With the rise in popularity of Zoom in recent times, there has also been a rise in videos showing the often hilarious results of what happens when the app is not muted. However, those who have experienced some jokes may not find them as funny, especially during a class or meeting.
There are many scenarios where your audio should not be available to other people in the conversation. You may want to mute Zoom for a minute or two, or in other cases mute the entire conversation, but how do you do this? This article will show you how to mute zoom on different devices and operating systems to ensure that everyone in the conference hears only what you want.
How to mute zoom on iPhone
If you want to mute yourself on Zoom using the iPhone app, the process is very simple. You will need to tap your iPhone screen while you are in the app. This will show you different options at the bottom of the screen.
The Mute option is the first one on the left: tap it and the audio will be muted. When you’re ready to resume the conversation, you’ll see an unmute icon in the same place. Tap it and all party members will be able to hear you once again.
How to mute zoom on Android
The Zoom app works pretty much the same whether you use it on an iPhone or an Android device. This means that the process is identical to the one described for muting Zoom on iPhone. As a complement, let’s explain how to mute other people on Zoom. You can only do this if you are the host of the meeting. There are two methods to do it:
1. Mute everyone on the Zoom call
In the menu that appears when you touch the screen during a call, you’ll see the Participants option. Tap it to enter the list of people included in the call. Below the list of participants, you will see the Mute All option at the bottom of the screen. When you tap it, a pop-up window will appear where you can confirm the action.
Also, in the pop-up window, you will see the option checked for Allow participants to unmute themselves. If you uncheck this option, other participants will not have the option to re-enable their audio for the conversation.
2. Mute inpidual participants
If you want to mute only certain people on the call, you will need to go back to the Participants page. Once there, tap the name of the person you want to mute and choose the Mute Audio option.
You can activate them whenever you want by choosing Activate audio in the same menu.
How to mute zoom on a Windows device
For Windows smartphones using Zoom, the process will be the same as for iPhone and Android users. However, if you’re on a Windows PC, there are a few different options. Zoom is designed with computer users in mind, so the app has a variety of keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys configured for those operating systems.
The default shortcut to mute zoom in Windows is Alt+A. You can customize shortcuts by going to Settings in your Zoom client. From there, click on Keyboard Shortcuts and you’ll see the full list with the option to change each inpidual shortcut.
Other useful keyboard commands for Zoom on Windows include:
- Start or stop video: Alt + V
- Switch view to active speaker: Alt + F1
- Mute and unmute for everyone except the host: Alt + M
- Start or stop screen sharing: Alt + Shift + S
There are many other options available through keyboard shortcuts, and any avid Zoom user can familiarize themselves with the commands. Shortcuts are listed in this Zoom support article.
How to mute zoom on Mac
As was the case on a Windows PC, keyboard shortcuts can also be used to mute Zoom on a Mac. The same extensive palette of commands is available on Mac, with the only difference being the default keys.
To mute Zoom on a Mac, you’ll need to press Command + Control + A. If you want to change the combination from the default settings, you can do so by following the same method described for Windows devices.
Some of the other keyboard shortcuts for Zoom on Mac are:
- Start or stop video: Command + Shift + V
- Switch view to active speaker: Command + Shift + W
- Mute and unmute everyone except the call host: Command + Control + M
- Start or stop screen sharing: Command + Shift + S
How to mute zoom on iPad
The method for muting Zoom audio on an iPad depends on whether you’re using the device alone or in conjunction with a keyboard.
If there is no keyboard, you will have the same options as for an Android and an iPhone. The only difference will be that the first menu that appears when you touch the screen appears at the top instead of the bottom of the screen.
If you’re using a keyboard with your iPad, Mac shortcuts will also be available on your device.
Additional FAQs
Here are more answers to your questions about Zoom.
How do I mute myself on Zoom?
The methods are very simple and you should have no problems muting audio in Zoom if you follow the steps outlined for your preferred operating system or platform.
Can I mute a specific participant on Zoom?
If you can. If you want to mute only a certain person on the call, you will need to go back to the Participants page. Once there, tap the name of the person you want to mute and choose the Mute Audio option. You can activate them whenever you want by choosing Activate audio in the same menu.
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With the specific circumstances that the current year has brought, group calling apps, such as Zoom, have become invaluable for personal, educational, and business purposes. The convenient functionality of conference calls can bring together groups of friends, colleagues, and associates at a time when group meetings are not exactly easy to organize.
Since everyone has the ability to bring their work and social lives right into their home, it’s essential to learn how to handle app calls efficiently. Now that you’ve learned how to mute Zoom, whether you’re on a desktop, tablet, laptop, or smartphone, you can participate in calls with confidence. There will be no chance of a mishap, others will be able to hear anything unrelated to the call, and you won’t miss anything important happening around you because of the conference chatter. Here’s how to mute audio in Zoom; Now it’s up to you to use it wisely.
