Adjusting the sound for each app independently can greatly improve your user experience, whether you’re on a computer or mobile device. The methods vary depending on the operating system used, whether it is Windows, Android or iOS.
This article will detail the steps to follow for each system to allow you to manage the volume of applications individually and effectively.
Adjust sound on Windows 11 and 10
Open volume mixer
For Windows 10 and Windows 11 users, the process of adjusting sound for each app is quite similar and easy to follow:
- Click the speaker icon in the taskbar: Right-click the sound icon located in the toolbar at the bottom right of your screen.
- Select “Open Volume Mixer.” In the context menu that appears, click “Open Volume Mixer”.
Adjust the volume of each app
Once the volume mixer is open:
- Identify apps: You will see a list of apps that are currently playing sound.
- Adjust the sliders: Under each app listed, there is a volume slider. Drag this slider to the left to decrease the volume or to the right to increase it.
- Mute sound if necessary: You can also click the speaker icon to completely mute a specific app.
These steps allow you to precisely manage the volume of each application, which is particularly useful when multitasking or managing multiple audio sources at the same time.
Control volume on Android
Use a third-party app
Android does not offer a native feature to control the volume of each application independently. To do this, you need to use a third-party app like App Volume Control or Volume Mixer.
- Download a volume control app: Go to the Google Play Store and download one of the mentioned apps.
- Install and open the app: Follow the instructions provided by the app to configure the volume control.
- Adjust app volume: Once the app is set up, you will be able to adjust the volume of each app installed on your device individually.
Example of use with App Volume Control
With App Volume Control:
- Launch the app: Open App Volume Control.
- Configure apps: Select the apps whose volume you want to adjust and set individual volume levels to your preferences.
- These apps provide valuable flexibility to control sound in detail and improve your listening experience on Android.
Manage sound on iOS
Sound and haptic settings
For iPhone or iPad users, the options are somewhat limited due to Apple’s restrictions on controlling sound for third-party apps. However, here is how you can adjust some sound settings:
- Open the “Settings” app: Tap the settings icon on the home screen.
- Select “Sounds & Haptics.” In the settings menu, tap “Sounds & Haptics”.
Adjust the volume of each app.
- Use the volume slider: Under the “Ring & Alerts” section, you will find a volume slider. Drag this slider left or right to adjust the volume.
- Mute the sound of individual applications: Some applications allow you to disable their sound directly from their internal settings.