Discord screenshare on phone doesn't have a built-in volume slider, but you can control what audio plays through your share using your phone's system settings and Discord's audio options.
When you screenshare on Discord using an iPhone or Android phone, the app sends both your screen and whatever audio is playing on your device to people in the call. Unlike the desktop version of Discord, the mobile app does not offer a separate volume control for screenshare audio. Instead, you manage sound by adjusting your phone's overall volume, muting specific apps, or changing which audio sources Discord captures during the share.
The most direct approach is to lower your phone's system volume before you start screensharing, or to pause or mute the app producing sound. If you want to screenshare without sending any audio at all, you can mute your microphone in Discord — this stops your voice and system audio from reaching others, though they will still see your screen.
Key Takeaways
- Discord mobile screenshare sends both your screen and your phone's audio to the call, with no separate volume control in the app itself.
- Lower your phone's system volume before screensharing if you want quieter audio, or mute the specific app producing sound.
- Muting your microphone in Discord during a screenshare stops all audio from reaching others, including system sounds and your voice.
- On Android, you can use Do Not Disturb or app-level muting to prevent notifications and sounds from appearing in your screenshare.
- Pausing music, videos, or other media before you screenshare is the simplest way to avoid unwanted audio in the call.
Lower Your Phone's System Volume Before Screensharing
The quickest way to reduce screenshare audio is to adjust your phone's volume buttons before you start the share. On both iPhone and Android, press the volume down button on the side of your phone until the volume reaches the level you want. This affects all audio coming from your device — music, notifications, app sounds, and your own microphone input.
If you want to screenshare but keep your own voice clear for the Discord call, lower the volume to a moderate level rather than muting completely. People will still hear you speak through the microphone, but background sounds and media will be quieter. Test the volume during a brief screenshare with a friend before doing this in an important call.
Pause or Mute the App Producing Sound
If you are screensharing while music, a video, or another app is playing, the simplest solution is to pause or close that app before you start the share. Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen (or use the app switcher on Android) to see what is running, then tap the app and pause whatever is playing.
For apps that send notifications with sound, you can also mute them individually. On iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications, find the app, and turn off Sound. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Notifications, select the app, and toggle off Sound. This prevents notification chimes and alerts from appearing in your screenshare without affecting your overall phone volume.
Use Discord's Mute Microphone Option
During a screenshare, you can mute your microphone in Discord to stop all audio — including system sounds, notifications, and your voice — from reaching people in the call. Look for the microphone icon at the bottom of the Discord call screen and tap it to toggle mute on. The icon will show a line through it when muted.
Keep in mind that muting your microphone means others cannot hear you speak, only see your screen. Use this option if you are screensharing a video, tutorial, or presentation where you do not need to talk, or if you want to prevent any audio from leaking into the call. Unmute by tapping the microphone icon again when you are ready to speak.
Enable Do Not Disturb on Android
Android phones have a Do Not Disturb mode that silences notifications and alerts without affecting your ability to screenshare. Swipe down from the top of your screen twice to open the quick settings panel, then tap Do Not Disturb and select a level — usually "Alarms only" or "Total silence" works best for screensharing.
Do Not Disturb prevents notification sounds from interrupting your screenshare while leaving your system volume unchanged. When you finish screensharing, swipe down again and turn Do Not Disturb off. This approach is useful if you want to screenshare without worrying about text messages, app alerts, or other interruptions creating noise in the call.
Close Background Apps Before You Screenshare
Apps running in the background can produce unexpected sounds during a screenshare — notification pings, message alerts, or auto-play audio from social media. Before you start screensharing, close apps you are not using. On iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and swipe up on each app card. On Android, tap the recent apps button (usually at the bottom center) and swipe up on each app.
Closing background apps also improves screenshare performance by freeing up your phone's processing power. If you need certain apps to stay open, at least mute their notifications so they do not produce sound during the share.
Screenshare Only Part of Your Screen
Some Discord users screenshare a specific app instead of their entire phone screen. On iPhone, you can screenshare just one app by opening Discord, starting a call, tapping the screenshare button, and selecting the app you want to share instead of "Entire Screen." On Android, the process is similar — tap screenshare and choose the specific app.
When you screenshare a single app, only the audio from that app reaches the call, not system-wide sounds or notifications from other apps. This gives you more control over what audio people hear without having to mute your entire phone. If the app you are sharing produces sound you do not want, pause it before starting the screenshare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I screenshare without sending any audio at all?
Yes. Mute your microphone in Discord during the screenshare by tapping the microphone icon at the bottom of the call screen. This stops all audio — your voice, system sounds, and app audio — from reaching others. You will still be able to see the screenshare on their end, but they will not hear anything.
Why is my notification sound appearing in my screenshare?
Discord captures all audio from your phone during a screenshare, including notification alerts. Before you screenshare, turn on Do Not Disturb (Android) or mute notifications in Settings (iPhone), or close apps that send alerts. You can also lower your system volume to make notification sounds quieter.
Does lowering volume during screenshare affect how people hear my voice?
Yes. Your microphone input is tied to your phone's system volume on mobile Discord. If you lower the volume too much, people may have trouble hearing you speak. Test your volume with a friend first, or use Discord's mute button if you do not need to talk during the screenshare.
Can I screenshare just one app instead of my whole screen?
Yes, on both iPhone and Android. When you tap the screenshare button in Discord, you will see an option to choose a specific app instead of "Entire Screen." This limits audio to just that app, so other notifications and sounds will not appear in the call.
What if I want to play music during screenshare but keep it quiet?
Lower your phone's system volume using the volume buttons before you start the screenshare, then play the music. The audio will be quieter for everyone in the call. Alternatively, pause the music before screensharing and play it after you stop sharing.