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How to use the Sound Meter

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Written by Maarten
Updated over a week ago

The Sound Meter measures classroom noise in real-time using your device’s microphone. It gives both visual and audio feedback, making it easier to manage sound levels during group activities, discussions, or quiet work time.

How it works:

  1. Add the tool to your board

    • A dial will appear that shows noise levels in real-time.

    • The meter fills up as sound in the room increases.

  2. Set maximum noise level

    • Use the slider under the dial to choose how much noise is acceptable.

    • The meter will show when the sound goes above this limit.

  3. Open settings

    • Click the gear icon to adjust settings.

    • Options include:

      • Microphone sensitivity: Adjust to make the tool more or less sensitive to noise.

      • Select microphone: Choose which microphone your device should use.

      • Sound feedback: Pick an alert sound (for example: Ding, Bicycle bell, Boing, Shhht, Woof, or Zen gong).

  4. Save your settings

    • Once set, the tool will automatically give a visual cue and can play a sound when the noise level is too high.

💡Tip: Use the Sound Meter to encourage self-regulation in your classroom. Challenge students to keep the dial in the quiet zone during independent work, or use it to allow lively group discussions while keeping overall noise at a manageable level.

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