To access the moto g play audio settings, open the Settings app and tap Sound & vibration on newer Motorola software, or Sound on older models. From here you can adjust volume levels, change ringtones, and configure sound enhancements like Dolby Atmos to control every aspect of your device's audio.
Inside this article
You will learn how to locate the sound menu on different model years, control media volume with separate sliders, enhance audio with Dolby Atmos profiles, and configure accessibility options like mono audio and balance.
Finding the moto g play audio settings menu
The location of the audio settings depends on your Moto G Play model and its software version. On newer devices, including the 2026 moto g play, the path is Settings > Sound & vibration. On older Moto G Play help pages, the sound menu is documented as Settings > Sound or Settings > Sound & vibration depending on model and release. Motorola’s cited pages are for moto g play - 2026, moto g play - 2024, moto g play - 2023, and moto g play (4th gen.), so menu names vary by model and software release. To check which version you have, open Quick settings, then press and hold the sound control to access audio settings, or open the Dolby Atmos app and tap Settings.
Adjusting the media volume and using multi-volume
To change media volume quickly, press a volume button on the side of your Moto G Play. Tap the Menu icon on the volume panel to see separate sliders for Media volume, Call volume, Ring volume, Notification volume, and Alarm volume. Motorola’s Moto G Play audio-alerts pages say the Volume buttons control Media during playback, and on some models they control In-call audio while on a call.
For finer control, Motorola also says you can go to Settings > Sound > Multi-volume on supported Moto G Play models to turn on separate app volume control, then press a Volume button and adjust the app’s slider. This gives you dedicated volume, mute and speaker controls for different apps without affecting others.
Enhancing sound with Dolby Atmos
Motorola documents Settings > Sound & vibration > Dolby Atmos for the 2026 moto g play. Inside the Dolby Atmos settings, you can choose from profiles including Spatial audio, Smart audio, Music, Film, Game, Podcast, and Custom. To create a custom profile, tap the control next to the profile name, then select an equaliser preset, turn Surround virtualiser on, and turn Volume leveller on. Motorola says you can turn Dolby Atmos off by going to Settings > Sound & vibration > Dolby Atmos and switching off Use Audio effects.
Configuring accessibility audio options
For audio balance and mono output on the 2026 moto g play, Motorola says go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio adjustment, then turn on Mono audio or drag the left/right balance slider.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the sound menu on my Moto G Play?
Open Settings and look for Sound & vibration on newer models, or Sound on older models. If you see Sound & notification instead, that is the correct menu for your device.
Can I adjust the volume for individual apps?
Yes, if your Moto G Play supports Multi-volume, go to Settings > Sound > Multi-volume and turn it on. Then press a volume button and adjust the slider for each app separately.
What does Dolby Atmos do on a Moto G Play?
Dolby Atmos provides spatial audio and preset sound profiles such as Music, Film, and Game. You can also create a custom profile with an equaliser, surround virtualiser, and volume leveller.
How do I enable mono audio on my Moto G Play?
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio adjustment and turn on Mono audio. This combines the left and right audio channels into a single output for hearing assistance.
Where are the hearing device settings on a Moto G Play?
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Hearing devices and put the phone into pairing mode from that menu to connect compatible hearing aids or cochlear implant processors.
