There are different ways of expressing yourself on Facebook Messenger. You can call, via audio or video, sent plain text messages, audio messages, or even use emojis, GIFs, and stickers to convey a message.
In addition to that, you can also now use Soundmojis—emojis with sound—which makes chatting even better. This article will explain what Soundmojis are, how Soundmojis work, and how to use them in Facebook Messenger.
What Is a Soundmoji in Facebook Messenger?
A Soundmoji is an emoji that is paired with sound effects and sound bites. Created by Facebook, Soundmojis present an even better way of expressing yourself.
No doubt, emojis are always handy when you want to express something in the most precise way without struggling with words. Facebook has paired different classic emojis that you already know and use with an appropriate sound to create Soundmojis.
As it turns out, and as you probably know, emojis are hot right now. According to Facebook, over 2.4 billion messages are sent per day with emojis via Facebook Messenger.
How Do Soundmojis Work?
Soundmojis work in a straightforward way. You take an emoji then pair it with an appropriate sound. For instance, the clapping emoji is paired with a clapping sound.
But in addition to that, some Soundmojis are paired with audio clips from different artists and popular movies and TV shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine from NBC and Universal Television, and Bridgerton, a Netflix Original.
For instance, the checkmark emoji plays Ariana Grande’s “Thank You Next” lyric, while the fist bump emoji plays “I don’t have friends, I got family” from Fast and Furious 7.
How to Get Soundmojis on Facebook Messenger
At launch, you can only use Soundmojis on the Facebook Messenger app for Android and iOS. You also have to upgrade your app to the latest version. So, before we show you where to find Soundmojis and how to use them, ensure you’re running the latest version of the app.
If you use iOS, open the App Store and search for Messenger. If the blue button adjacent to the app name says Update, you should tap the button to update. But if the blue button says Open, you’re running the latest version of the app.
On Android, open the Google Play Store, search for Messenger, and tap the app name in search results. If the right-hand side green button says Update, tap to button to update. If it says Open, Messenger is up-to-date.
Download: Facebook Messenger for Android | iOS (Free)
How to Use Soundmojis on Facebook Messenger
You can start chatting with Soundmojis right now by following these steps:
- Open the Messenger app and log in with your account.
- Tap any Messenger conversation to open.
- Tap the emoji icon on the right side of the text box. By default, this will take you to the sticker section.
- Press the speaker icon on the right to open the Soundmoji section. Here, you can tap any Soundmoji to listen to the accompanying sound before sharing it under Sounds. You can swipe up to view the whole catalog of Soundmojis.
- Once you’re satisfied with the sound, tap the Send button to share the Soundmoji.
Ignite Your Facebook Messenger Experience
Soundmojis are the newest way of adding a spark to your Messenger conversations. Instead of sending classic emojis, you can now chat using Soundmojis for a more exciting experience.
t launch, only a handful of Soundmojis are available. However, Facebook says it will regularly update the Soundmoji library. Also, remember that you can experience Soundmojis on Facebook Messenger without a Facebook account.