Google Photos adds an option to disable music in Memories

Technology · First reported 4 Nov, 07:01 · Updated 07:16

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Google is rolling out a setting that turns off background music added to Memories, while preserving original audio in videos. The setting applies across Memories, including the End of Year Recap, and may not be available to every user yet.

Google Photos is adding a Background music toggle under Settings > Preferences > Memories to disable music added to Memories.
When the setting is off, videos in Memories will still play their recorded audio; the setting applies to all Memories, including the End of Year Recap.
The feature is rolling out through a server-side change, so it may not appear for all users immediately. Google also says it has updated the available music options.

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Key facts

Setting location: Google Photos settings > Preferences > Memories
Effect when disabled: Photos-added background music is disabled; recorded video audio remains audible.
Scope: All Memories, including the End of Year Recap
Availability: Rolling out; reports describe a server-side rollout.
Music library: Google says it has updated the available music options.