Can I add a sound to TikTok videos/carousels?

Unfortunately, due to API limitations from TikTok, it's NOT possible to select a sound when posting directly through a 3rd party app, like Publer.

In such cases, we recommend that you add a sound to the video or carousel beforehand. After you have added the sound, you can upload the video/photos to Publer, make any last minute changes, and then publish it directly through Publer.

However, if you want to add a TikTok sound, then you will have to rely on the semi-automated and push-notifications solution mentioned below.

Workaround:

To work around this, you have a few options:

1. Add the sound before uploading (Videos only)

• Use a video editor to add your desired sound to videos before uploading the content to Publer.
• Once the sound is embedded, you can make final adjustments and schedule your post in Publer.

2. Use the "Add Recommended Sound from TikTok" option (Carousels only)

• If you're posting a carousel (multi-photo post) directly, you can enable the "Add recommended sound from TikTok" option.
• Create the post and toggle on "Add recommended sound from TikTok":

• TikTok will automatically assign a track to your post, which you can later change within the app.

3. Use the Push-Notification method (recommended for TikTok videos)

You can also choose to get a reminder/push-notification on your phone on the scheduled time.

1. Go to Publer, select your TikTok account, and upload your video/photos.
2. Choose Get a reminder option and schedule the video/carousel.
3. You will get a notification once the post is ready, and then you can proceed with adding a sound.
4. Make the last changes, and post it to TikTok.

For a more detailed guide, please follow the steps outlined on this article here. This semi-automated solution would let you finish posting the video using TikTok's editor, where you can add various elements to the video/carousel, including a sound.

Updated by: Brikena Cani

Updated on: 05/03/2025