Discord won’t share the audio when you try to share the entire screen. Instead of sharing the entire screen, you can try sharing the “Applications” screen to solve the issue.
Discord is a popular online chat and voice program that many gamers use to communicate with each other. However, one issue some users have been having is that Discord won’t share the audio when they try to share the entire screen. This guide will show you the exact procedure you will need to follow to share audio on Discord screen share.
1. To do this, click on the Share Screen button in the bottom-left corner of the Discord interface.
2. A pop-up window will appear. In the “Share Screen” pop-up window, select the Applications option.
3. Select the Application on your computer from where you want to share the audio and video.
4. Now press “Go Live.” That’s it; your Discord Screen Share should now be broadcasting with audio.
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If the discord audio sharing is still not working, try the below fixes:
Update Discord Audio Settings
Like any other app, Discord won’t share audio if the proper input or output devices are selected. Here is how to change the input and output devices on Discord.
1. On the Discord home screen, click the gear icon to open “User Settings” from the bottom left.
2. Navigate to “Voice & Video” from the left-hand menu.
3. Check the voice input and output devices. Make sure that the right one is selected.
Now check if the Discord audio works when you share your screen.
Turn on Experimental Method to Capture Discord Audio
If the above method doesn’t work, you can try enabling the “Experimental Method” to capture Discord audio. Here is how to do that:
1. Open Discord and click on the gear icon to open “User Settings.”
2. Navigate to “Voice & Video” from the left-hand menu.
3. Under the “Screen Share” tab, toggle on the switch for “Use an experimental method to capture audio from Applications.”
After turning on the feature, reboot your computer and check if the Discord audio sharing feature is working.
Switch to Legacy Audio Subsystem
Sometimes your computer hardware can be incompatible with the Discord app. In such a case, you can try to switch to the Legacy Audio Subsystem. Here’s how:
1. Open Discord and click on the gear icon to open “User Settings.”
2. Navigate to “Voice & Video” from the left-hand menu.
3. Under the “Audio Subsystem” dropdown, select “Legacy.”
Reset Voice Settings on Discord
If none of the above methods work, you can try resetting your voice settings on Discord. Here is how to do it:
1. On the Discord home screen, click the gear icon to open “User Settings.”
2. Navigate to “Voice & Video” from the left-hand menu.
3. Scroll down and click on the “Reset Voice Settings” button.
After resetting your settings, try to share your Discord screen again to check if the audio is now working.
Add the Program to Discord
You can try adding the program to Discord as a game if you still face the issue. Here is how:
1. On the Discord home screen, click the gear icon to open “User Settings.”
2. Go to “Activity Status” from the left-hand menu.
3. Press “Add it” next to the “Not Seeing Your Game” text.
4. A pop-up window will appear. Select the program from which you want to share the audio.
5. After selecting the game, press “Add Game.”
6. Go to “Game Overlay” from the left panel and turn on the toggle for “Enable in-game overlay.”
Once you have added the program, try sharing your Discord screen again to check if the audio is now working.
Update the Discord App
If you are still facing the issue, you should update the Discord app to the latest version. You can easily update the app by running it as Administrator. To do so, use the search bar on your Windows PC to search for Discord and then press “Run as Administrator.” Once you do so, the app will automatically update itself.
Conclusion
That’s all there is to know about how to share audio on Discord Screen Share. By following the methods mentioned above, you should be able to solve the discord audio problem. If you have any further queries, feel free to reach out to us in the comments section below.