How to Share Video With Audio in Microsoft Teams

When you how to Share Video With Audio in Microsoft Teams, some people may not be able to hear the sound. If you are running a meeting and use screen share so that others can watch you demonstrate or so that everyone can watch a video together, you will find that the sound from the video does not automatically play along with the screen share.

For now, the Microsoft Teams Windows app is the only place where you can share your screen with a video and its sound. It won’t work on Mac and mobile apps (Android and iOS). Also, you can’t share computer audio when using Whiteboard in Teams or when sharing a PowerPoint file.

How to Share Video With Audio in Microsoft Teams on Windows

• Log in to Microsoft Teams.
• Access the online meeting.
• In the online meeting, click on the Share icon.
• In the meeting controls, you will see an option to Include system audio with a little box next to it.
• Click on the box to turn on the system audio.

Share Video With Audio in Microsoft Teams on Mac

1. Log in to Microsoft Teams.
2. Access the online meeting.
3. Click on the Share icon in the online meeting.
4. Turn the Include computer sound button on in the meeting controls.
5. Once turned on, all audio from your computer will be shared with the meeting members, including your computer notifications.
6. The first time you want to include the computer sound in your meeting, you will encounter a wizard that will ask you to install the driver.
7. Click on the Install button.
8. Once you click this, you will see a spinner next to the Include computer sound button. Don’t worry; this will only take a few seconds.
9. You will receive a notification when the installation is finished.
10. After installing the driver for the first time, you will need to pause the video you were playing in your meeting and play it again. This is so the driver can start working.
11. If the driver doesn’t install, which is a rare occurrence, just turn off the Include computer sound button and turn it back on again.
12. Try installing the driver again by clicking on the Install button.
13. You can start sharing your screen even before this installation is completed. Once it’s finished, you will receive a notification, and your audio will be shared, too.

Steps to Share Video With Audio in Microsoft Teams on Android

1. First, you need to install a mirroring app on your computer and phone. For the purposes of this article, we will explain how to share a video with audio using the Reflector app. You can use different mirroring apps if you prefer since the process is similar.
2. Access the Reflector app on your computer.
3. Log in to Microsoft Teams.
4. Access the online meeting.
5. In the Quick settings dropdown, select the Screencast or Cast option.
6. From the list that shows up on your phone, choose the name of your computer.
7. You have to turn off the features Fullscreen and Always on Top in the Reflector app on your phone. This is important for the app to work well in Microsoft Teams.
8. In Microsoft Teams, click on the Share icon.
9. Find the name of your phone and select it.
10. Make sure to have the system audio on in your Microsoft Teams so you can share the sound from your phone.

Steps to Share Video With Audio in Microsoft Teams iPhone

1. First, you need to install a mirroring app on your computer and phone. For the purposes of this article, we will explain how to share a video with audio using the Reflector app. You can use different mirroring apps if you prefer since the process is similar.
2. Access the Reflector app on your computer.
3. Log in to Microsoft Teams.
4. Access the online meeting.
5. Open the Reflector app on your phone.
6. Access Control center on your phone.
7. Select Screen mirroring.
8. Browse through the receivers list and find your computer’s name.
9. Features Fullscreen and Always on Top in the Reflector app on your phone. This is important for the app to work well in Microsoft Teams.
10. In Microsoft Teams, click on the Share icon.
11. Find the name of your phone and select it.
12. Make sure to have the system audio on in your Microsoft Teams so that you can share the sound from your phone.

FAQ

Why am I unable to hear audio when sharing a video in a Teams meeting on iPad?

If you are unable to hear any sound in a Teams meeting: Check your Teams audio settings to make sure the correct speaker device is selected. Check the speaker device is not muted, on low volume or switched off.

Can you share video on Microsoft Teams?

If you’re already in a meeting on your laptop, for example, you can add your phone as a companion device to present files, share live video, and much more. Any device with the Teams mobile app can be added as a companion device—just make sure the devices you’re using are signed in to the same Teams account.

Why won t my video play in PowerPoint on Teams?

There are multiple reasons why you can’t play the video in your PowerPoint slide show: The storage location is corrupt. The video’s audio is out of sync. The video might be missing certain files.