Turn Up Video Volume on Any Device

Updated 5 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

To turn up video volume, raise the device’s main volume and the volume control inside the video player; either one may be low or muted. If the video is still quiet, check the output device, app settings, and any connected headphones or speakers before changing system-wide sound options.

How video volume works

Video sound usually passes through more than one volume control. The video player may have its own slider, while your phone, computer, television, or streaming device has a separate master volume. The final loudness depends on both, along with the video’s original audio level and the speakers or headphones being used.

For example, a player set to 20% can make a video quiet even when the device is at 80%. Conversely, a player at full volume cannot produce sound if the device is muted or sending audio to an unplugged output. Some services also remember player volume between videos, so check the control in the current video rather than assuming it is already high.

Steps to raise the volume

Start the video and check its player controls. Tap or click the video to reveal controls. Find the speaker icon or volume slider, unmute it if necessary, and move the slider to the right. On some touchscreens, tapping the speaker icon cycles between muted and unmuted instead of showing a slider.
Raise the device volume while the video is playing. Use the phone’s or tablet’s volume buttons, the computer’s volume controls, or the television remote. Playing the video matters: on some devices, buttons can adjust a different sound category when no media is active.
Confirm the correct sound output. Check whether sound is going to the device speakers, headphones, a monitor, a television, or a Bluetooth speaker. Select the output you are actually listening to, and make sure the connected device is powered on and has its own volume raised.
Check mute and accessibility controls. Look for a muted player, system mute, a headset mute switch, or a keyboard mute key. If sound is unusually low across applications, review the device’s sound settings and any accessibility options that affect audio balance or output.
Test another video or app. If only one video is quiet, its recording or mix may be low. If all videos are quiet, the issue is more likely the device, output, player, or connection.

On phones, computers, and televisions

Phones and tablets: Play the video, then press the physical volume-up button. Open the player’s controls and raise its own slider too. A connected Bluetooth headset or speaker may have a separate volume level, and some devices synchronize that level while others do not. Check the output-selection panel if sound is coming from the wrong place.

Computers: Use the system volume control and check the volume inside the browser or media app. On a computer with per-app sound controls, the browser or player may be turned down independently of the master volume. Also verify the selected output in the operating system’s sound settings; a monitor can be selected even if it has no usable speakers.

Televisions and streaming devices: Raise the television or receiver volume, then check the video app’s player controls. If a soundbar or receiver is connected, make sure the television is set to the intended audio output and the external device is not muted. The exact menus differ by model, but the key checks are the active output, mute state, and each device’s volume.

Why a video may still sound quiet

The recording is quiet: The original microphone level, editing, or audio mix may be low. A quiet video beside a louder one does not necessarily indicate a device fault.
Audio is routed elsewhere: A device may send sound to a previously paired headset, a dock, a monitor, or a television.
One control is muted or low: The player, system, app, accessory, or remote may have an independent control.
Headphones or speakers are obstructed or faulty: Check the connection, fit, cable, charging state, and speaker openings. Try another output to narrow down the cause.
Audio processing changes the mix: Dialogue enhancement, surround processing, equalizer settings, or night modes can alter the balance between voices and other sounds. Temporarily switching off an enhancement can help identify whether it is responsible.

A useful rule is to compare the same device with another app and another video. If music, notifications, and other videos are also quiet, investigate the device or output. If only one clip is affected, the recording itself is a more likely explanation.

Volume limits and safe listening

Turning a control to maximum does not guarantee that the sound is safe or comfortable. Loudness at the ear depends on the recording, the device, the output equipment, and the listening environment; a displayed percentage is not a consistent measure of sound pressure. Be especially cautious with headphones, since the sound source is close to the ears.

If audio is uncomfortable, distorted, or unexpectedly loud, lower the volume rather than continuing to increase it. Some phones and computers offer headphone-volume warnings or limits; these settings may help prevent accidental high playback, though they cannot determine a safe level for every person or situation. Do not try to make a damaged speaker louder by forcing its controls to maximum: distortion can indicate that the output is being pushed beyond what it can reproduce cleanly.

When to troubleshoot or use another option

If the normal controls do not work, pause and resume the video, close and reopen the app, and reconnect the headphones or speaker. Restarting the device can clear a temporary audio-routing problem. If the issue happens in a browser only, test a different video or browser and check that the tab or site is not muted. Keep the device’s operating system and media app reasonably current, but avoid installing unfamiliar “volume booster” software just to solve one quiet clip.

For a quiet recording, practical alternatives include using a different speaker or headphones, moving to a quieter room, or enabling a built-in dialogue or volume-normalization option if the player provides one. Such processing can make speech easier to hear but may also change the sound balance. It cannot restore detail that was never captured, and aggressive amplification may make background noise or distortion more noticeable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my video have no sound even when the volume is up?
Check whether the player or device is muted and confirm the selected audio output. The sound may be routed to Bluetooth headphones, a monitor, or another connected device.

Why is one video quieter than the others?
Videos can be recorded and mixed at different levels. If other apps and clips sound normal, the individual video may simply have a quieter original track.

Do the video and device have separate volume controls?
Often, yes. The player can have its own slider in addition to the device’s master volume, and an external speaker or headset may have another control.

How do I turn up video volume on a laptop?
Raise the computer’s system volume and the player’s slider, then check the selected output device and any per-app volume controls. Make sure the browser tab or media app is not muted.

Can I make a quiet video louder without an app?
Try raising the player and device levels, using a different speaker or headphones, or enabling a built-in dialogue or normalization setting. These options can help, but cannot fully fix a poorly recorded or distorted track.

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