How to Mute X Spaces

If you use X Spaces regularly, you might want to mute yourself or others during a conversation. Maybe there’s a lot of background noise in your office or home, or maybe there’s a disruptive element in the conversation you’d rather not hear from anymore.

If you need help using X’s Clubhouse alternative, you’re in the right place. This article will explain how to mute and unmute in X Spaces on desktop or mobile.

How to Mute X Spaces

If you’re a listener, speaker, or host, you’ll need to master mute in X Spaces. This way, your audio journey will be smooth and seamless.

To mute yourself in an X Space as a participant, follow the steps below:

1. Open the X Space where you want to mute yourself. Ensure that you’re connected as a listener.
2. At the bottom of your screen, tap the Space name to expand the Space options menu.
   
3. In the bottom left corner of this menu, tap Mic off.
   
4. The Mic off button will turn grey once muted. Tap on it again and request to speak after unmuting.
5. You can also leave anytime via this button.

Muting yourself is handy if you only want to listen without actively taking part. Furthermore, it prevents any accidental background noise from being broadcast to everyone else.

How to Unmute Yourself as a Participant

When you participate in an X Space, you’re muted by default. To unmute yourself and speak, you need to seek permission from the host.

1. Tap the Request button in the bottom left corner of the Space, which sends a request to the host for permission to talk.
   
2. The Request button will change into a microphone icon once the host approves your request. Beforehand, it will be muted (greyed out) with Mic off on it.
3. Tap the Mic off button to unmute yourself. This will turn purple, meaning your mic is now on, and there will be a Mic is on message below.
   
4. To mute yourself again, just tap the purple Mic is on button that changes back into the grey muted microphone with Mic off written on it.
   

How Hosts Can Unmute Participants

Hosts have two main ways to unmute participants.

Participants May Be Asked by the Host to Request Again

As a host, you can ask the participant to tap the Request button again. This button is situated on the left of X’s Space interface, where participants are found. The host approves requests from participants and lets them speak when they allow. A muted participant can become unmuted in a Space by tapping that Request button once more.

Make the Participant a Speaker

As a host, you can make some of those attending the event your speakers. Initially, you need to click on their profile icon and then select Add as speaker. The participant will then be prompted to confirm or reject this speaker status. Once accepted, they will be unmuted by default. If they miss the pop-up, they can tap the Request button again and see the option to unmute themselves by tapping the Mic is off button.

How Hosts Can Unmute Everyone

1. If you’re a host on X Spaces, you have the option to mute all participants at once and unmute them afterward. Click on Mute everyone from the X Spaces menu which takes effect instantaneously for all participants.
   
2. You’ll see Everyone is now muted.
   
3. Tap on it when it says Unmute everyone, replacing Mute everyone in the menu.
   
4. A notification pops up saying, Everyone is now unmuted.
   

However, this doesn’t mean that as the host you’re going to unmute them automatically. Participants must still click the mic is off button for their mics to work after the host hits unmute everyone. This allows a participant to determine when their microphone is live or not.

How to Stop Receiving X Notifications About Spaces on Your Phone

Most of the notifications you see come from X’s mobile phone app. You can turn them off using the Settings and Privacy menu.

1. Open the X app, click on your profile picture in the top-left corner, and scroll down to Settings and privacy.
   
2. Notifications will be clicked, then Preferences, followed by Push notifications.
   
3. You simply need to scroll until you get to From X and turn off Spaces.
   

Turn off Space Notifications on the Desktop

If you’ve enabled X alerts on your computer’s internet browser, you may be getting Space notifications. The good news is that they can easily be deactivated with just a few clicks.

How to Disable X Spaces Alerts on Your Computer

1. On the X webpage, go to More in the left section to select Settings and privacy on the drop-down menu.
   
2. Select Notifications, then Preferences, and finally Push notifications.
   
3. De-select the box at the bottom of this page that says Spaces.
   

Tips for Troubleshooting

If you have trouble with Twitter Spaces, here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Close and reopen X – Sometimes, closing the X app and then opening it again can fix temporary glitches. For Android devices, swipe away the app to close it completely. For iOS, double-click the home button and swipe up on the X app preview to close the app completely. Then reopen X and try to access Spaces again.
• Review app permissions – Verify that X can access your microphone, camera, and storage. On Android, navigate to Settings > Apps > X > Permissions. For iOS, go to Settings > X > Microphone, Camera, Photos. If disabled, enable them.
• Clear cache – Deleting the cache plus data of the X application can help fix issues. On Android, navigate to Settings > Apps > X > Storage > Clear Cache and Clear Data. On iOS, delete and reinstall the Twitter app instead.

FAQs

How do I mute X Spaces?

To mute yourself in an X Space as a participant, tap the Space name to expand the menu, then tap Mic off in the bottom left corner. This will instantly mute you so you can listen without speaking.

What do hosts do if they want to unmute everyone in X Spaces?

Hosts can click Mute everyone and then Unmute everyone to mute and unmute all participants simultaneously. However, participants must still unmute themselves by tapping their Mic off button.

How do I turn off X Space notifications on my desktop?

On the X website, click Settings > Notifications > Preferences > Push Notifications and uncheck Spaces to turn off alerts.

What are X Spaces?

Spaces are rooms for live audio chat on X where people can engage as it happens. There is moderation by the host who also manages the speakers.

Who can host X Spaces?

Initially, only people with more than 600 followers were permitted to do so. However, things have been changing on X to allow some users with a smaller number of followers to do so. At the time of writing, this is under development for all users.

Crafting a Perfect X Spaces Experience

X Spaces is a new and interesting addition to the social media landscape. Regardless of whether you’re hosting or listening, the mute button can be an invaluable tool. It allows you to be in control of the environment at all times and ensure that the conversation is beneficial to all parties.

What do you think about X Spaces and social audio? Have you ever had any bad experiences? Let us know in the comment section below.