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9 Ways to Fix Discord Screen Sharing No Audio (PC/Mobile)

Discord users may not be unfamiliar with audio not working. Audio issues during screen sharing on Discord can occur on both mobile and PC. The specific causes differ. Mobile users often deal with platform limitations and settings related to device capabilities, while PC users frequently encounter configuration issues and application-specific settings.

How to fix Discord screen sharing no audio? Solutions are provided based on PC and mobile end.

Why Is There No Audio When Screen Sharing on Discord?

The Most Common Reason for PC

  • Incorrect audio output settings
  • Outdated or malfunctioning audio drivers
  • Limitation due to Linux or MacOS
  • Limitation due to browser
  • Full-screen mode glitches

The Most Common Reason for Mobile

  • Limitation due to Android OS version
  • App permission, especially regarding microphones
  • Apps not supported by Discord mobile app
  • App overlays
  • Interfere by apps running in the background

How to Fix Discord Screen Share No Audio on PC?

1Correctly set up audio settings on Discord.

Make sure that the correct microphone and speakers are selected.

a. Open Discord > User Settings > Voice and Video.

b. In Input Device and Output Device, see if you have chosen the device you commonly use.

e.g. Choose Microphone in Input; and System/Headphone/Speaker in Output.

c. Use Mic Test to double-check if everything works well.

2Adjust Experimental Settings on Discord.

Navigate to User Settings > Voice & Video. Then, toggle "Use an experimental method to capture audio from applications."

If you don’t see the option, try to run Discord as Administrator. You can: Right-click Discord Shortcut > Properties > Compatibility > Run this program as an administrator > Apply > OK.

3Check the volume settings on Discord.

a. Right-click the user icon on your PC or browser.

b. Adjust the User Volume slider.

4Check the microphone settings on your PC.

a. For Windows: go to Control Panel > Sound > Recording > right-click microphone > Set as Default Device

b. For MacOS: open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone. Check if Discord is selected or enabled.

5Enable Game Overlay and add the game in Registered Games on Discord.

These two features will enhance your gaming experience by integrating Discord’s voice chat and other functionalities. This can help ensure that Discord recognizes it properly for audio sharing

a. Go to User Settings > Overlay > enable in-game overlay.

b. Go to User Settings > Registered Game > click the monitor icon to enable overlay.

How to Fix Discord Screen Share No Audio on Mobile?

Discord stream no audio on mobile seems common, especially among users of Android phones. It  has improved since 2022. However, the no-sound issues is still possible to occur occasionally. Learn how to fix them.

6Use phones that run Android 10 and later.

Although Discord mobile screenshare is supported on Android 5+, the audiosharing feature is not supported synchronously. Discord requires Android 10+ to use its audio feature.

7Some streaming apps are not available for Discord mobile screenshare or audioshare.

For example, Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Spotify, etc.

8Check the PC version of Discord and see if it is set to mute.

The settings on Discord PC will affect your mobile usage.

a. Look at the bottom left corner of the Discord window and find the microphone icon.

b. Right-click on your friend's username in the voice channel and see if there is an option of "Unmute."

9Use another app for screen sharing.

Kingshiper Screen Mirroring is available for streaming from Android/iPhone to PC. It provides features such as screen recording, control phone, simulated keyboard, etc.

Kingshiper Screen Mirroring

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