Question 1

How do I play a sound from a URL in React Native Sound?

Accepted Answer

Load the sound by passing the URL as the first parameter and an empty string as the second, e.g., `new Sound('https://example.com/sound.mp3', '', callback)`. Ensure your app has network permissions and handle errors in the callback, as loading from URLs is supported but may have latency.

Question 2

React Native Sound or react-native-video for audio playback?

Accepted Answer

Use React Native Sound for short clips and sound effects, as it's optimized for that with minimal latency. For streaming audio or video, choose react-native-video, since React Native Sound explicitly states it doesn't support streaming.

Question 3

How to set up audio files for React Native Sound on Android and iOS?

Accepted Answer

On Android, place files in `android/app/src/main/res/raw/` with lowercase, underscored names. On iOS, add files to the Xcode project bundle via the interface. Follow the README's detailed steps to avoid common loading issues.

Question 4

Does React Native Sound work with background audio playback?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires configuration. Use `Sound.setCategory('Playback')` to set the audio session, especially on iOS, and ensure app permissions are set for background audio. However, complex background scenarios might need additional native setup.

Question 5

How to loop a sound indefinitely in React Native Sound?

Accepted Answer

Call `sound.setNumberOfLoops(-1)` to loop forever. Note that on Android, exact loop counts aren't supported, so use -1 for infinite loops, while iOS supports precise counts.

Question 6

Why is my sound not playing in React Native Sound after installation?

Accepted Answer

Common causes include linking failures or files not loaded. Clear build caches (e.g., with `./gradlew cleanBuildCache` on Android), ensure audio files are correctly placed, and check the loading callback for errors as per the troubleshooting guide.

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