Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about WalkOn.

What is WalkOn?

WalkOn is a macOS menu bar app that plays your entrance music when you join a video call. It detects Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack Huddles, and FaceTime, then plays your chosen song through your speakers so everyone on the call hears your entrance.

How does it work?

WalkOn monitors for active video calls in the background. When it detects you've joined a call, it shows a prompt asking if you want to make your entrance. Hit the button and your walk-on music plays through your speakers. Your microphone picks it up and transmits it to everyone on the call.

Why can't people on my call hear the music?

Most video call apps have noise cancellation turned on by default. This filters out non-voice sounds like music playing from your speakers. You'll need to turn it down or off in your call app. This is usually a one-time setting.

Zoom

Settings → Audio → set "Background noise suppression" to Low

One-time setting. Persists across calls.

Google Meet

In a meeting, click … → Settings → Audio → toggle off Noise cancellation

One-time setting per account.

Microsoft Teams

Settings → Devices → set "Noise suppression" to Off

One-time setting. Persists across calls.

Slack Huddles

Settings → Audio & Video → toggle off "Reduce background noise"

One-time setting. Persists across calls.

FaceTime

During the call, open Control Center → Mic Mode → select Wide Spectrum

Needs to be set each call.

What apps does WalkOn detect?

WalkOn detects Zoom, Google Meet (in any browser), Microsoft Teams, Slack Huddles, and FaceTime. Detection is automatic — no configuration needed.

What can I use as my entrance music?

You can choose from:

  • Apple Music — any song in your Apple Music library
  • Built-in sound effects — air horn, crowd roar, thunder, and more (free)
  • Your own audio files — import any MP3 or audio file (Pro)

What's included in WalkOn Pro?

Pro unlocks:

  • Unlimited songs with rotation (sequential or random)
  • Extended clips up to 60 seconds
  • Upload your own custom audio files

The free version includes 1 entrance song, Apple Music songs, built-in sound effects, custom start cue points, and clips up to 15 seconds.

Does WalkOn access my microphone?

No. WalkOn never records audio. It only checks whether your microphone is active (in use by another app) to help detect if you're in a call. This is a read-only system query that doesn't require microphone permission.

Does WalkOn send any data?

No. WalkOn has no analytics, no telemetry, no crash reporting, and transmits nothing over the network. Paddle checkout opens in your browser. Everything stays on your Mac.

What macOS version do I need?

WalkOn requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later.