| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔈 | :speaker_low_volume: | Speaker icon indicating low or minimal volume. | Symbols | U+1F508 | :speaker_low_volume: |
Meaning
The 🔈 emoji depicts a speaker with one sound wave, symbolizing low volume or soft audio output. It often indicates reduced sound levels, muted notifications, or quiet environments.
Common Uses
- Indicating that sound is set to a low level
- Showing that audio is quiet or muted in apps or devices
- Representing volume controls in discussions or instructions
- Signaling a need for silence or minimal noise
- Used in chats to mention audio settings or privacy
Examples
🔈 Turn the volume down.
Meeting in progress 🔈
Notification sounds set to 🔈
Related Emojis
- 🔉 Speaker Medium Volume: shows louder audio than 🔈.
- 🔊 Speaker High Volume: indicates maximum or loud sound.
- 🔇 Speaker Muted: represents muted or no sound.
- 🔔 Bell: relates to notifications but does not indicate volume level.
Technical Notes
The emoji’s Unicode codepoint is U+1F508. It was introduced around Unicode version 6.0. Its appearance varies slightly across platforms but consistently features a speaker with a single sound wave. This emoji does not support skin tone variations as it is a symbol.
FAQ
What does the 🔈 emoji mean?
The emoji shows a speaker indicating low or soft volume.
How is the 🔈 emoji used?
It is used to represent quiet sound settings or to signal reducing volume.
Does the meaning of the 🔈 emoji change by context?
Yes, it can represent both an instruction to lower volume and a status of currently low sound.