Sound¶
Non-Visible component| Category | Requires | Version |
|---|---|---|
| Media | API 21, Android 5.0 Lollipop | 5 |
Overview¶
A multimedia component that plays sound files and optionally vibrates for the number of milliseconds (thousandths of a second) specified in the Blocks Editor. The name of the sound file to play can be specified either in the Designer or in the Blocks Editor.
For supported sound file formats, see Android Supported Media Formats.
This Sound component is best for short sound files, such as sound effects, while the Player component is more efficient for longer sounds, such as songs.
You might get an error if you attempt to play a sound immediately after setting the source.
Methods¶
Pause¶
Pauses playing the sound if it is being played.
Play¶
Plays the sound specified by the Source property.
Resume¶
Resumes playing the sound after a pause.
Sound Normal¶
Ringer mode that may be audible and may vibrate.
Sound Silent¶
Ringer mode that will be silent and will not vibrate.
Sound Vibrate¶
Ringer mode that will be silent and will vibrate.
Stop¶
Stops playing the sound if it is being played.
Vibrate¶
Vibrates for the specified number of milliseconds.
| Params | |
|---|---|
| millisecs | Number |
Vibrate Pattern¶
Vibrate with a given pattern
| Params | |
|---|---|
| vibrate | Number |
| delay | Number |
| repeat | Boolean |
Properties¶
Minimum Interval (ms)¶
Number Default: 500 
Read Write - Designer Blocks
The minimum interval, in milliseconds, between sounds. If you play a sound, all further Play() calls will be ignored until the interval has elapsed.
Source¶
Text Read Write - Designer Blocks
The name of the sound file. Only certain formats are supported. See http://developer.android.com/guide/appendix/media-formats.html.