Enhance sound

Turn Audio effects on/off

  1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Audio effects.

    Or, open the Moto app and touch menu icon > Play > Audio effects.

  2. Turn it on or off .

To use only for the phone's speaker, set the sound profile for headphones or other audio devices to CUSTOM > edit icon > Flat.

To use only for headphones or connected devices, set the speaker equalizer to Flat.

Set equalizer for phone's speaker

  1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Audio effects.

    Or, open the Moto app and touch menu icon > Play > Audio effects.

  2. Make sure it's on and that no devices are connected.
  3. Select an equalizer for the speaker.

Set sound profile for headphones or connected device

You can select a preset sound profile for your headphones or other connected device, and your phone will remember the next time you connect it.

  1. Connect your headphones or other audio device.
  2. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Audio effects.

    Or, open the Moto app and tap menu icon > Play > Audio effects.

  3. Make sure it's on .
  4. Select an effect:

    • 3D Stereo: Immersive and spatial sound experience, great for gaming
    • Theater: Optimized for surround sound
    • Live: Simulates the effect of a live concert
    • Custom: Touch edit icon to select a preset equalizer profile and a surround sound option

Add/remove as app or quick setting

To show or hide Audio effects in your list of apps:

  1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Audio effects.

    Or, open the Moto app and touch menu icon > Play > Audio effects.

  2. Touch Settings.
  3. Touch more options icon > Show icon in the app tray or Hide icon in app tray.

To add or remove Audio effects in quick settings:

  1. Open quick settings.
  2. Touch edit icon, then:

    • To add, drag where you want it in the upper panel.
    • To remove, drag from the upper to lower panel.