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Fix: Kast audio not working [Windows & Mac]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Kast is a popular livestreaminghangout service that allows you to share videos, movies, live content, and games with friends in private or public watch parties.
However, several users have reported issues during watch parties due to the Kast audio not working bug.
According to Kast, the problem can occur due to incompatible microphones and headsets that do not work withstreamingcomputer audio on Kast.
This problem can also occur if you have selected a different audio source forstreaming.
In this article, we have listed a few troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the Kast audio not working issue on Windows and Mac computers.
How do I fix the sound on my Kast?
1. Check your computer audio
To fix the Kast no audio input issue, make sure that you have Computer Audio selected as your input.
Also, check if your microphone icon is enabled on the party screen. You may also want to confirm the same with other members if they are facing the issue.
Check your audio device compatibility
According to Kast, some headphones with a USB connection may not work well with the app.
Try changing your headset or using a speaker to fix any problem triggered due to incompatible USB hardware.
2. Enable Stereo Mix in Windows 10
Using the Stereo Mix feature, you can record the stream output. Kast audio may require you to enable this option and select it as the Audio source to transmit audio.
Enable Stereo Mix to see if that helps you resolve the Kast no audio from video problem.
3. Change the output device
You may encounter audio related issues if the audio output on your system is set to Speakers. Change the output option to speakers and headphones to fix the problem.
4. Use third-party audio software
5. Use Kast Web app (Mac)
Getting your Mac to stream audio can be a bit tricky process. Kast seems to acknowledge this issue on their support guide as well.
As a workaround, Kast recommends using the web version of the app. Visit theKast Web Appand login with your credentials. Start a watch party and see if that resolves the Kast audio not working on Mac issue.
The web version has exclusive tab audio for Chrome tabs in addition to the standard audio options on Windows and Mac computers.
This allows you to share the audio from Mac more easily than from the desktop app. However, do note that when using Kast Web on your Mac, you will not be able to stream audio when sharing a browser tab.
The Kast audio not working issue can occur on your Windows and Mac system.
Check your audio input and output settings to see if that helps. If not, you can use third-party audiosoftwarelike VoiceMeter to fix the problem.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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