How do I turn on the sound on my whatsapp status?

To turn on the sound for your WhatsApp status, you need to enable sound when recording the status video or photo in your WhatsApp settings. WhatsApp allows you to add audio when creating a status update, which will play automatically when someone views your status.

Steps to Turn on Sound for WhatsApp Status

Follow these steps to turn on audio when creating a new WhatsApp status update:

1. Open WhatsApp and tap on the “Status” tab at the bottom.
2. Tap on the camera icon to create a new status update.
3. Record a video or take a photo as you normally would.
4. Tap on the microphone icon at the top while recording/capturing to enable sound.
5. A microphone icon will appear at the bottom indicating sound is being recorded.
6. Finish recording the video or taking the photo as desired.
7. Tap send to post it as your status update.

The sound will automatically play when someone views your status. You can also add sound to existing photos and videos from your camera roll in the same way when posting them as a status update.

Checking WhatsApp Settings for Status Audio

In addition to enabling sound when posting a new status, you may also need to check your WhatsApp settings to ensure audio is enabled for statuses:

1. Open WhatsApp and tap the three dots in the top right for Settings.
2. Go to Status Privacy.
3. Make sure “Audio” is enabled here.

If audio is disabled here, sound will not play on your status even if you recorded audio when posting it. Enable it to allow sound to play.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you are still having issues getting sound to play on your WhatsApp status after following these steps, here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Check that your phone’s volume is turned up and not muted.
• Make sure you tapped the microphone icon when recording the status to actually capture audio.
• Check that you have not muted the conversation in your WhatsApp notifications settings for that contact.
• Try re-recording the status with audio enabled to test if it works.
• Force close and restart the WhatsApp app if sound still does not play.
• Update to the latest version of WhatsApp in case it is a bug.
• On Android, clear WhatsApp’s cache and data to reset settings.
• Try changing your default audio recording device if you have multiple.
• Make sure you have not enabled Do Not Disturb mode which could mute notifications.
• Check OS level permissions to ensure WhatsApp has access to audio.

If none of these basic troubleshooting tips work, the issue could be device-specific. You may need to contact WhatsApp support or your device manufacturer for further help diagnosing the cause.

Adding Audio to Existing Status Updates

If you already posted a status update without sound, it’s possible to add audio later from your gallery:

1. Go to the Status tab in WhatsApp.
2. Tap My Status.
3. Tap the three dots next to your status update.
4. Choose “Add to My Status” to re-post it.
5. Now enable audio while re-posting it as a new status update.

This will allow you to add music or other sounds from your media library to old status updates that did not originally have audio.

Media Guidelines for WhatsApp Status

When adding sound to your WhatsApp status, keep in mind these guidelines for media:

• Videos can be up to 30 seconds long.
• Photos will be cropped to a 16:9 aspect ratio.
• The file size limit is 16MB for photos and videos.
• Only certain file formats are supported, like MP4 for video.
• Stickers and drawings can also be added to photos.
• You can add text captions when posting media.
• Status updates automatically expire after 24 hours.

Following these limits will ensure your media with audio plays properly in WhatsApp status. Compressing larger videos or using file formats not supported could prevent sound from working.

Customizing Audio Settings

For more control over audio on your WhatsApp statuses, you can customize these additional settings:

• Volume control – Set the volume level when capturing audio or use volume filters.
• Voice effects – Add echo, distortion, or other effects while recording.
• Playback speed – Increase or decrease the playback speed of audio.
• Trimming – Trim long audio files to fit status duration limits.
• Audio sources – Select microphone, media files, or other sources.

Exploring these options can help you achieve the ideal sound for your status updates and ensure the audio plays properly for your contacts.

Status Privacy Settings

Don’t forget to adjust your WhatsApp status privacy settings as well to control who can view, comment, and download your status updates:

• My Contacts – Only your contacts can see status updates.
• My Contacts Except – Block specific contacts from seeing statuses.
• Only Share With – Restrict status access to certain contacts only.
• Disable Download – Prevent people from saving your status media.
• Disable Replay – Stop others from replaying status more than once.

Configuring these options appropriately ensures your status updates with audio reach the intended audience only.

Conclusion

Adding sound to your WhatsApp status is easy – just tap the mic when capturing your status update. Check your WhatsApp settings to make sure audio is enabled, and use the tips above to customize audio and configure privacy settings. With the right troubleshooting, you can get sound working on status to make your updates more vibrant.