WPS Speaker on macOS: Introduction

WPS Speaker is the audio output control feature in WPS Meetings on macOS; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	1	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	1	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Speaker is the audio output control feature in WPS Meetings on macOS. It lets you quickly turn meeting sound playback on or off from the meeting window. After you join a meeting, you can use the Speaker icon on the bottom toolbar to switch the playback state.

Core capability:

Control the speaker on or off during a meeting.

This feature is useful when you need to quickly stop external playback, restore meeting audio, or adjust how you listen in a shared workspace.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A macOS device that can run WPS Office and WPS Meetings normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	A stable internet connection is required to join online meetings
Other	Your device should have an available speaker, headset, or other audio output device

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-installation check	Open WPS Office, enter a meeting, and confirm that the Speaker icon appears on the bottom toolbar

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Lets you switch meeting audio playback on or off directly from the Speaker icon in the WPS meeting window.	Teams lets you choose speakers before or during a meeting and change audio devices in settings.	Google Meet lets you choose speakers before joining and during a meeting, and test speaker output.	Notion AI Meeting Notes can capture system audio and microphone input for meeting notes, but it does not provide an in-meeting speaker toggle.	Adobe Connect supports computer audio through device speakers and microphones and provides meeting audio management controls.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: the speaker control is directly available in the meeting toolbar for quick playback switching. Distinct: the path is shorter for simple in-meeting listening control.	Compared with WPS: Teams offers deeper device selection, but the setting path is more layered.	Compared with WPS: Google Meet includes speaker testing and device dropdowns, which are useful for pre-meeting checks.	Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on transcription and meeting notes rather than live meeting playback control.	Compared with WPS: Adobe Connect focuses more on host-level audio management and session controls than a simple personal speaker toggle.
Official Source	—	Manage audio settings in Microsoft Teams meetings	Connect your video & audio	AI Meeting Notes	Setup and manage audio in Adobe Connect meetings

Overall Conclusion
If your main need is to switch meeting playback quickly during a call, WPS provides a direct control path in the meeting window. If you need more advanced device testing, routing, or meeting-note capture, the other products provide broader controls in those areas.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	Solution
1	Joining meetings in a shared office	Office users	External playback may disturb others	Turn the speaker off from the meeting toolbar
2	Checking playback at the start of a meeting	Everyday meeting participants	You need to confirm whether meeting sound is on	Check and switch the Speaker status after joining
3	Switching between headset and external playback	Mobile and hybrid workers	Listening needs change with the environment	Use the Speaker entry in the meeting window for a quick switch
4	Stopping playback immediately	Remote workers	You need to stop sound output right away	Click the Speaker icon on the bottom toolbar
5	Restoring meeting sound	Online collaboration users	You need to hear the meeting again after muting playback	Click the Speaker icon again to turn it back on

Membership & Benefits

Review feature availability, plan suggestions, and subscription options for Speaker on macOS.

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Turn the speaker on or off during meetings	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic meeting audio playback	✅ Available	✅ Available
Extended PDF, template, and AI-related benefits	Some features are limited	More extended capabilities are available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You mainly join meetings and need basic speaker control	Free	The speaker toggle is available for regular use
You also need broader office features beyond meetings	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also use more PDF, template, or AI-related features

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