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Adjust narration and background volumes separately: Calm vs Down Dog

Whether the app lets you adjust narration and background volumes separately.

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    Adjust narration and background volumes separately: details

    Calm

    Scene volume

    A dedicated scene-volume slider adjusts meditation background ambience separately from device playback volume. It does not remix the embedded sound design in Sleep Stories.

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    Down Dog

    Voice/music balance

    A mixing slider adjusts the voice-to-music balance; device volume controls total loudness.

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    Sources for 1 features across Calm, Down Dog. Annual prices show the full yearly charge in USD. “Limited” includes conditions. “No listed support” means the feature was not found in the reviewed official documentation.

    Calm 1 researched
    Adjust narration and background volumes separately: Scene volume

    A dedicated scene-volume slider adjusts meditation background ambience separately from device playback volume. It does not remix the embedded sound design in Sleep Stories.

    Checked . Sources: [1]

    Calm sources

    1. Calm scene audio settings · Checked 2026-10-09
    Down Dog 1 researched
    Adjust narration and background volumes separately: Voice/music balance

    A mixing slider adjusts the voice-to-music balance; device volume controls total loudness.

    Checked . Sources: [1]

    Down Dog sources

    1. Down Dog practice settings and account FAQ · Checked 2026-10-09