If you use Skype for conversations but want features found in apps like Discord that allow you to play music during calls, this article is for you. With help from third-party audio routing apps, you can play music inside Skype calls, so you and your caller can listen to the same music. In this guide, we show you how to play music on Skype. Put on a pair ofnoise-canceling headphones, and let’s get started.
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Why play music on Skype
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the growth of apps and services that allow you to live view content with your partner and friends. Apple introduced the SharePlay feature, allowing users to watch their favorite TV shows or movies and stream music in sync with their friends and family to create real-time connections.
While Skype hasn’t introduced this feature, you can use workarounds to create a simultaneous music streaming experience on calls. If you want to play computer audio or sound effects during your interview or podcast, you can do it using the same method.
Things to know before getting started
Before we begin, there are a few things you should know.
How to play music on Skype
You need a desktop device to play music during Skype calls. This guide shows how to play music during Skype calls on Windows and macOS desktop devices.
How to play music on Skype on Macs
This article shows you how to use theLoopback appon Macs to play music during Skype calls. Loopback combines input from several audio sources and creates an output you can use in apps like Skype. This allows you to play music during Skype calls.
Since the macOS 13 Ventura update, Loopback installation requires extra steps. Click the link to learn how toinstall Loopback on your Mac. After you complete the installation process, follow these steps to play music on Skype on your Mac.
That’s it. you’re able to play music on your computer (using the app you set up in Loopback), and it streams to the callers at the other end.
How to stream music during Skype calls on Windows
Loopback isn’t available on Windows. you’re able to use the VB-Audio VoiceMeeter app to create a virtual output audio setup that includes a microphone and music player app as input. We show you how to use this output as the input for your Skype microphone to stream music on Skype on Windows.
Before proceeding with the steps,install the VoiceMeeter appand theVoiceMeeter VB audio cable softwareon your Windows computer. The audio cable software routes the audio, so install both apps before proceeding.
When you make a Skype call and play your music on an app, VoiceMeeter routes that music to your Skype call.
End your Skype struggles and switch to better communication apps
Setting up music playback during calls on Skype isn’t as easy on Windows as on Mac. If you can live without Skype, switch tocommunication appslike Discord, which allows you to play music inside chat rooms with simple bot integrations.
An added benefit of using an app like Discord is that you can play music while chatting. On Skype, you must be on an audio or video call for the music playback to work.
