---
publish: true
permalink: /os/audio
title: Audio
created: 2026-01-29T15:21:02.328-07:00
modified: 2026-02-05T12:17:52.903-07:00
tags:
  - audio
  - pipewire
  - hyprland
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---

Audio setup using PipeWire on Arch Linux with Hyprland.

## Installation

Already included in [[10-19 LIFE/13 TECH SETUP/13.13 OS SETUP/Base Install]], but for reference:
```bash
sudo pacman -S \
  pipewire pipewire-alsa pipewire-pulse pipewire-jack \
  wireplumber sof-firmware
```

## Volume Control

### CLI
```bash
# Using wpctl (WirePlumber)
wpctl set-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%+
wpctl set-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%-
wpctl set-mute @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ toggle

# Using pactl (PulseAudio compat)
pactl set-sink-volume @DEFAULT_SINK@ +5%
pactl set-sink-volume @DEFAULT_SINK@ -5%
pactl set-sink-mute @DEFAULT_SINK@ toggle
```

### GUI
```bash
sudo pacman -S pavucontrol  # GTK
# or
sudo pacman -S pwvucontrol  # Qt/PipeWire native
```

### Hyprland Keybinds
```bash
bind = , XF86AudioRaiseVolume, exec, wpctl set-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%+
bind = , XF86AudioLowerVolume, exec, wpctl set-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%-
bind = , XF86AudioMute, exec, wpctl set-mute @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ toggle
```

## Troubleshooting

### No sound

Check WirePlumber is running:
```bash
systemctl --user status wireplumber
systemctl --user status pipewire
```

Restart if needed:
```bash
systemctl --user restart wireplumber pipewire pipewire-pulse
```

### Headphone jack buzz (Framework AMD)

The AMD board has slight buzz when audio idles. Disable power saving:

Create `/etc/modprobe.d/audio-powersave.conf`:
```
options snd_hda_intel power_save=0
```

### Application-specific issues

Some apps need explicit PipeWire support. Check:
```bash
pactl info | grep "Server Name"
# Should show: PulseAudio (on PipeWire)
```

## Resources

- Detailed guide: https://dev.to/laithalenooz/resolving-audio-issues-on-arch-linux-with-hyprland-a-step-by-step-guide-2n
- Arch Wiki: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/PipeWire