Merlin
Volume Control

Volume Control

A fix for loud volume.

What is Volume Control?
'Volume Control' is a Firefox add-on designed to manage the volume of HTML5 media. This extension is particularly crucial for Windows 7 users who grapple with a persistent bug in Firefox, which prevents the system's Mixer from recalling volume levels for new tabs. Alongside this, Volume Control also serves as a global volume slider for HTML5 media, effectively providing control over your browsing volume without the need for a page refresh, courtesy of its instantaneous volume adjustment feature.
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Users: 816 ▲ 13
Rating: 3.30 (20)
Version: 2.0.2 (Last updated: 2020-09-22)
Creation date: 2020-08-21
Weekly download count: 71
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • tabs
Size: 74.20K
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# 3505 ▲ 2
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If you're still on Windows 7, you'd probably have noticed a bug in Firefox where the system's Mixer would not remember the volume levels for new tabs. This is especially noticeable if you're wearing earphones. Volume Control is a fix for that. Bug or no bug, if you want a global volume slider to control the volume of HTML5 media, this is the extension for you.

v2.0.2 Added new feature -- instantaneous volume adjustment (no more page refreshes when adjusting volume)

User reviews
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Pros
  • Helpful in increasing the volume on tabs where the maximum volume is not sufficient
  • Allows for volume control on individual tabs
  • Is compatible with various sites, including Bandcamp and Instagram Reels
  • Aids desktop users in controlling volume for certain video streaming platforms
  • Has a management option to toggle enable or disable
Cons
  • The extension sometimes interferes with the audio on certain sites, such as IMDB and Amazon Prime, leading to loss of sound or error messages
  • The extension needs to be reset upon reloading of tabs, which can be annoying
  • Does not work well with some sites like web.whatsapp.com and reddit
  • In some cases, it prevents Windows from going to sleep
  • Difficulty in managing the extension or disabling it in less than four steps
Most mentioned
  • Ability to increase volume above the standard maximum on specific tabs
  • Interference with audio or functionality on certain websites
  • Need for simpler management or disabling of the extension
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 16792316, 2023-05-27
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Safety
Risk impact

Volume Control is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Volume Control if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Volume Control has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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Volume Control