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November 4, 2025
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Can't hear incoming callers

  • November 4, 2025
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How do you adjust incoming call volume in the RingCentral app?  In & outgoing are fine from both the desk phone & Teams but can’t hear incoming calls from the desktop app.

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    Mary-Community_Moderator
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    November 7, 2025

    Hi ​@STLCountyMOTelecommer,
    Here is how you adjust the volume for active calls directly within the RingCentral desktop application:

     

    RingCentral has separate controls for the speaker volume of an active call and the volume of the ringtone/notifications.

    1. Click the Settings gear icon (⚙️) in the navigation bar of the RingCentral desktop app.

    2. Go to Audio.

    3. Under the Audio settings section, look for Output (Speaker settings).

    4. You will see two key controls:

      • Speaker source: Click the dropdown next to Speaker source to make sure the correct output device (e.g., your headset, external speakers, etc.) is selected for the audio you hear during a call.

      • Speaker volume: Use the Speaker volume slider to adjust the volume for the audio you'll hear during a phone call. This should resolve the issue of not being able to hear the caller well.

    Note: The RingCentral app's volume controls operate independently of your computer's main volume settings.

    Mary-Community_Moderator
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    November 7, 2025

    Here’s also a guide if you are referring to the ringtone notification sound.
    This controls the audio you hear before you answer a call and for other in-app alerts.

    1. Open the RingCentral desktop app.

    2. Click the Settings gear icon (⚙️) in the navigation bar.

    3. Go to Audio.

    4. Scroll down to the Output section.

    5. Look for the following two options, which control the incoming call ring and notification sounds:

      • Ringtone and notification source: Click the dropdown to select which device will play the ringing sound (e.g., your computer speakers, a specific headset, or "All audio sources" if you want it to ring everywhere).

      • Ringtone and notification volume: Use the slider next to this option to adjust how loud the ringtone and other notification sounds will be.

    Mary-Community_Moderator
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    November 10, 2025

    Hi ​@STLCountyMOTelecommer, just checking in if you’ve tried checking the settings I suggested above. 😊