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skpy
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Sep 22, 2021 8:08 PM UTC
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Audio notifications for incoming messages on Linux

How can I enable audio notifications for incoming chat messages on Linux client?

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      RN11_2
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      Sep 27, 2021 9:01 PM UTC

      Hi @skpy, you can enable sound for chat notification when receiving messages within your Zoom client settings > Chat > Check ☑ the following setting⤵

       

       

      Hope this helps and was what you were looking for!

       

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      skpyAuthor
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      Sep 27, 2021 9:14 PM UTC

      Hi @RN11_2 , unfortunately there is no such option. I use latest Zoom Version: 5.8.0 (16)

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        skotos
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        Feb 18, 2022 12:06 AM UTC

        I have exactly this issue as well with 5.9.3. I'm running Gentoo which uses the _x86_64.tar.xz tarball file, and my co-worker is running debian. Both of which are missing the "Play sound when I receive a new message" checkbox.

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          skotos
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          May 22, 2023 11:55 PM UTC

          I am now on 5.14.7 (2928) running on Ubuntu.  The option "Play sound when I receive a new message" is there, but checking it does nothing - there is no audible notifications of new messages.  Also, checking the option DOES NOT PERSIST on restart of zoom client (goes unchecked.) 

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          winkcom
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          May 23, 2023 6:44 PM UTC

          On the same version, 5.14.7 (2928), using EndeavourOS , so Zoom installs using the package manager . Notifications work, and persist. But I think if the window is visible (e.g. on a dual monitor) then it doesn't notify, so I have to keep minimizing the window when I'm done looking at it, but that's it.

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          winkcom
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          Apr 15, 2022 4:56 PM UTC

           2022-09-23 - update - i went to look again today, the box was unchecked so I checked it, and it's working. I wish I knew what upgrade fixed it,  I got tired of being disappointed after each upgrade. FWIW, I'm on 5.11.10 (440).

          Getting sound notifications in Linux (Solus) has never worked for me > 2 years. I hv. the paid plan through the company. My settings photo is attached. Version: 5.9.6 (2225). I keep upgrading zoom (tarball) and hoping :-(.

          I did figure out a hack though - a bash script that watches for the notification window to pop up so if I'm afk, the bash script plays a sound.

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