Many Tik Tok users have been complaining that the platform has muted several videos for no reason. All this has a contradictory background for a Chinese company and one of the main music distributors in the world, but we will talk about that later. For now, if your video is muted on TikTok and you want to know why and how to fix it, don’t stop reading.
The conversation between Tik Tok and Universal Music Group
As of January 31, 2024, the TikTok platform’s contract with its production company Universal Music Group (UMG) has expired. Under this agreement, the short video app is licensed to use audio from international artists such as Taylor Swift, Carole G, The Weeknd and others.
The problem is that UMG is complaining because TikTok doesn’t seem to be paying them enough, considering their music is a very important part of the app. Apart from this, they complained that Tik Tok does nothing to combat the AIs that cover popular artists. Reasons for disconnection and any video with official audio from UMG artists are muted.
How can I make my muted video on TikTok have audio again?
If you already see a lot of muted videos on your profile, all you need to do is change the audio, especially if you are a content creator and want your videos to continue to be used by the algorithm. So if TikTok has muted your video, here’s how to fix it:
Enter the TikTok app and select the muted video. Click on the ad below that says Replace Voice. Select the new audio to add to your video. Click the option to save the volume changes.
And voila, now your TikTok videos have sound again, so you don’t have to worry about having completely silent videos on your profile. There are other ways to restore sound to a TikTok video, such as the option we explain in our article on why TikTok mutes your videos. So if it is more convenient for you, you can try that method.
And we will finish our article on what to do if your video is muted on TikTok and why this happened. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments section so we can help you solve your problem.
