How to Mute and Unmute on Clubhouse

This guide shows you how to mute and unmute yourself in Clubhouse rooms, including the speaker and moderator controls. You’ll learn the exact buttons to tap on both iPhone and Android, plus what to do when the mute icon isn’t working or you can’t hear someone.

What You’ll Need

• The Clubhouse app installed and logged in (iOS or Android)
• An active room you’ve joined or are speaking in
• Working microphone permissions for Clubhouse (check in your phone’s settings if the app can’t access the mic)

Step-by-Step

Muting and Unmuting Yourself as a Speaker or Listener

1. Open the Clubhouse app and enter any room where you are either a speaker or a listener.
2. Look at the bottom of your screen. You’ll see a row of controls, including a microphone icon (a small mic with a slash through it when muted).
3. To mute yourself: tap the microphone icon once. The icon will change to show a red slash or a muted state, and other participants will see a muted badge next to your name.
4. To unmute yourself: tap the same icon again. The slash disappears, and you’re live. In most rooms, a subtle chime or visual cue confirms you’re unmuted.
5. If you’re a listener (not on stage), the same mic icon appears at the bottom. Tapping it mutes your outgoing audio, which is useful if you’ve been invited to speak but don’t want to be heard yet.

Muting and Unmuting Others (Moderator Controls)

1. If you are a moderator or the host, tap on a speaker’s avatar or name in the room grid.
2. In the pop-up profile card, you’ll see a “Mute” button (or a speaker icon). Tap it to mute that person.
3. To unmute them, tap the same button again. The button toggles between “Mute” and “Unmute” depending on the current state.
4. You can also mute all speakers at once by tapping the “Mute All” button in the top-right corner of the room (if you’re the host). This silences everyone except you.

Using the Quick Mute Gesture (iOS)

1. While in a room, press and hold the bottom-right corner of the screen (where the mic icon is).
2. Keep holding to stay muted. Release to unmute. This is a temporary mute that only lasts while you hold.
3. This gesture is handy when you need to cough or sneeze without fumbling for the icon.

Common Mistakes

• Confusing the mic icon with the leave button. The mic icon is always at the bottom center. The leave button (an X) is usually at the top right or bottom right, depending on your version.
• Tapping the avatar instead of the mic. Tapping your own avatar opens your profile, not the mute control. Use the dedicated mic icon.
• Assuming you’re muted when you’re not. Some rooms auto-unmute you when you join the stage. Always check the icon state before speaking.
• Moderators tapping the wrong button. In the profile card, “Mute” is separate from “Remove from Stage” or “Block”. Read the options carefully.

Tips

• Keep yourself muted when you’re not speaking. It reduces background noise for everyone and prevents accidental interruptions.
• Use the hold-to-mute gesture on iOS for quick, temporary muting without toggling the setting.
• If you’re a host, use “Mute All” at the start of a large room to avoid chaos, then unmute speakers individually as they raise their hands.
• Check your internet connection before a presentation. A weak connection can cause your mic to appear unmuted but not transmit audio.
• On Android, the mute icon might be in a slightly different position depending on the app version. Look for the mic icon at the bottom bar.

Troubleshooting

The mute button doesn’t respond

Force-close the Clubhouse app and reopen it. If that doesn’t work, restart your phone. This usually fixes unresponsive UI elements.

You can’t hear others even though you’re unmuted

Check your phone’s volume and ensure the media volume is up, not just the ringer. Also, check that Clubhouse has permission to use the microphone and speaker in your phone’s settings (Settings > Privacy > Microphone on iOS; Settings > Apps > Clubhouse > Permissions on Android).

You’re muted but others can still hear you

This can happen if you’re using Bluetooth headphones with a separate mute control. Check your headset’s mute state. Also, some rooms have a “hand raise” feature that auto-unmutes you when the host approves – you might have been unmuted without noticing.

The mute icon is grayed out

This usually means you’re a listener and not on stage. You can only mute/unmute yourself if you’re a speaker. Request to speak by tapping the hand icon, and once the host approves, the mic control becomes active.

Moderator can’t mute a speaker

Make sure you’re actually a moderator or host. If you are, try tapping the speaker’s name in the room list instead of the stage grid. If the issue persists, update the app to the latest version.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does muting myself remove me from the stage?

No. Muting only silences your microphone. You remain on stage as a speaker, just silent. To leave the stage, you need to tap the “Leave Stage” or “X” button.

Can I mute someone else if I’m not a moderator?

No. Only hosts and moderators can mute other speakers. Regular participants can only mute themselves.

Why does my mic keep unmuting itself?

This can happen if you have the “Push to Talk” feature enabled, or if the host unmutes you manually. Also, some rooms have a setting that auto-unmutes speakers when they raise their hand and are approved.

Is there a keyboard shortcut to mute on desktop?

Clubhouse does not have an official desktop app, but if you’re using an Android emulator or a web version, the mute control is still the same on-screen mic icon. There’s no universal keyboard shortcut.

Can I mute the entire room as a listener?

No. You can only mute yourself. To silence the room, you’d have to leave it. However, you can lower your phone’s volume or use headphones with a volume control.

What does the red dot next to my name mean?

That indicates you are currently unmuted and your mic is live. It’s a visual cue for others that you can be heard.

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