Easy Ways To Fix Discord Screen Share Audio Error

Imagine trying to stream your gameplay to entertain a group of friends, but you find that the audio isn’t working at all. If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re experiencing the ‘Discord Stream No Sound’ issue. Luckily, this issue is well-documented and there are many solutions you can try to resolve the problem.

After following the instructions in this article, you should be able to stream your game or demo without any issues.

Here are some steps that have worked for many people. I recommend that you follow them one by one until the audio starts working again.

1. Restart your device

Screen sharing is a relatively new feature that was added to Discord, and it’s not surprising that some bugs haven’t been fixed yet. However, you can resolve this error by simply restarting your device.

Many technicians recommend this step if something goes wrong with a device because there may be some bugs and apps interfering with Discord, and restarting the device will sometimes fix them.

2. Update Discord

As mentioned earlier, Discord’s screen sharing feature is relatively new. If you’re using an older version of Discord, you may be using the screen sharing beta. If your Discord stream has no sound, then you should update to the latest version of the app. To update the app, follow these instructions:

Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box. Copy %localappdata%, paste it into Run, and hit Enter.

1. Open the Discord folder.
2. Double-click Update.exe.
3. This will update your app if you don’t have the latest version. After that, just open Discord again.

3. Disable your antivirus

If you’re using a third-party antivirus, it’s important to note that it may be overly cautious and could potentially block certain processes, resulting in missing audio during Discord streams. While this isn’t typically an issue with something like Windows Defender, it’s recommended that you consider disabling your third-party antivirus until your stream is over.

Another potential solution is to clear the Discord cache. Caches are used to quickly store and retrieve application data, but sometimes these files can have errors that affect the sound of the Discord stream. If you’re not receiving audio during your Discord stream, you should try clearing the cache. Here’s how to do it:

1. Completely quit Discord. On Windows, you can do this by pressing Alt + F4.
2. Press Windows + R together.

To clear the Discord cache, follow these steps:

1. Copy and paste %AppData% into the search bar and press Enter.
2. Locate the Discord folder and delete it.
3. Relaunch Discord and check if the audio is working now.

If the above steps don’t fix the issue, it’s possible that some bugs in the app are too serious. In this case, resetting your voice settings from within the app can help.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Click on the Gear icon located in the lower-left corner to open Discord Settings.
2. Click Voice & Video from the sidebar.
3. Scroll down and select Reset Voice Settings.

After completing the previous steps, confirm with your friends if they can hear your audio now.

Another option is to run Discord as an administrator. This gives the application additional resources and can sometimes help with missing audio during Discord streams. Here’s how to do it:

1. Completely quit Discord. On Windows, you can do this by pressing Alt + F4.
2. Right-click on the Discord icon and select Run as administrator.

Once you have run Discord as an administrator and confirmed that the audio is working, you may need to continue running Discord in this mode. To do this:

1. Right-click on the Discord icon and select Properties.
2. Select the Compatibility tab and check Run this program as an administrator.
3. Click Apply and then click OK.

Another solution to fix the audio issue during Discord streams is to add the game as an activity. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open Discord and go to Settings.
2. Under the Game Settings heading, click Game Activity.
3. Press Add it and select the game.

4. Make sure the Overlay is turned on by clicking the monitor icon.

NOTE: If you’re experiencing audio issues during a Discord stream, there are several solutions you can try. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can get back to streaming with your friends in no time.

If you’re a teacher using Discord to teach your students, these solutions may also be helpful. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below.