How to Get Sound on iPhone Screen Recordings: A Quick, User-Friendly Guide

By default, screen recordings on iPhones don’t have any external sound. However, there is a hidden setting that you can use to capture sound while recording your screen.

The process is pretty simple, and I will guide you through it, so you won’t miss the audio in your future screen recordings.

Now that we’ve set the stage, let’s dive into the details.

In the following paragraphs, I will share how to record audio along with your iPhone screen recordings and manage those recordings.

So, let’s get started and make your screen recordings more informative and enjoyable with sound.

Key Takeaways

• Learn how to activate the hidden setting for sound in iPhone screen recordings
• Discover how to manage and share your screen recordings with sound
• Enhance your tutorials, demos, and other videos by including audio and visual elements

Getting Started with iPhone Screen Recordings

In my experience, capturing iPhone screen recordings with sound is not only easy but also quite efficient. Let me walk you through the process by breaking it down step by step.

Locating the Control Center

First things first, you need to access the Control Center on your iPhone.

For iPhones with Face ID, swipe down from the upper right corner of your screen. On the other hand, if your iPhone has a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

In the Control Center, look for the Screen Recording button (it’s a circular button resembling a camera shutter).

Tweaking the Settings App

Before you start your screen recording, you might need to make a few adjustments in the Settings app related to the built-in screen recording tool. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap “Control Center.”
3. Click “Customize Controls.”
4. Find “Screen Recording” and tap the Add button (a green plus icon) to include it in your Control Center.

Now, in the Control Center, press and hold the Screen Recording button to reveal more options like turning on or off the microphone for audio recording.

After making your desired changes, simply tap the button again to start the recording. You will see a three-second countdown timer, which allows you to set up your screen before the recording begins.

By following these straightforward steps, anyone can successfully initiate a screen recording with sound on their iPhone. So give it a try, and you’ll be recording your iPhone moments in no time!

Recording Audio with Your Screen Recordings

Have you ever wanted to record audio along with your iPhone screen recording, but were unsure how to do so? I’ve been in the same situation and found a good solution. Let me walk you through how to record both the internal audio and external sound using the built-in microphone during your iPhone screen recordings. This process involves two simple steps: enabling microphone audio and adjusting volume and sound settings.

Enabling Microphone Audio

1. Access the Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of the screen (iPhone 8 or earlier) or swiping down from the top right corner (iPhone X or later).
2. Press and hold the Screen Recording button. This looks like a circle with a dot in the middle.
3. Tap on the Microphone Audio option to activate it. This will enable your external sound capture. Here’s a step-by-step guide for reference.

Adjusting Volume and Sound Settings

While recording, you might want to make sure the volume levels are appropriate and the sound captured is clear. Consider these tips to help with that:

1. Adjust the volume: Use the volume buttons on the side of your iPhone or go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics and slide the Ringer and Alerts slider.
2. Record in a quiet environment: To minimize distracting background noise, try performing your iPhone screen recording in a quiet space.
3. Position your device properly: Holding your iPhone closer to the audio source may improve the sound quality in your screen recording.

By following these steps, you’ll now be able to easily capture sound during your iPhone screen recordings, making them more informative and engaging. Happy recording!

Managing Your Screen Recordings

Editing Your Recordings

Have you ever recorded your iPhone screen and wished you could edit the video to make it perfect? Worry no more, because you can actually edit your screen recordings right within the Photos app on your iPhone.

To do this, simply open the Photos app and find the screen recording in your Camera Roll. From here, tap on the video and select “Edit” in the top-right corner.

Now you can trim, add filters, and even adjust the settings of your video. Remember that time I recorded my friend’s surprise birthday party on a FaceTime call? Editing the video made it unforgettable!

Saving and Sharing Your Creations

You’ve just made an awesome screen recording and edited it to perfection – how do you share it with your friends or save it on your Mac?

Sharing and saving your iPhone screen recordings is very easy!

You can share a video with your friends using iMessage, email, or social media apps. To do this, simply tap the Share icon in the bottom-left corner of the video.

If you want to save the screen recording to your Mac, just connect your iPhone to your Mac using a cable or wirelessly through iCloud. Then, import the video using the Photos app on your Mac. Remember when I recorded my high score on one of my favorite games? I followed these steps to share it with my friends, and my reactions were priceless!

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