Slack Integration
Connect Jyv Desktop to Slack. Sync status, control notifications, and optimize audio for Slack calls and messaging.
Overview
Jyv Desktop integrates with Slack to:
- Sync Status: Automatically update Slack status to "On a call" when in audio/video meeting
- Notification Control: Mute Slack notifications during calls or Focus Mode
- Voice Optimization: Use Jyv's voice enhancement for clearer Slack calls
- Smart Routing: Direct Slack audio to specific device
- Automations: Trigger actions when status changes
- Slack workspace with admin or app integration permissions
- Active Slack account linked to your device
- Jyv v2.0 or later
Setup Slack Integration
Connect your Slack workspace to Jyv Desktop in 4 steps.
Open Jyv Settings
Launch Jyv Desktop and go to:
Settings → Integrations
Find Slack Integration
Scroll to find Slack in integration list
Click Connect
Button: "Connect to Slack"
Browser Opens
Slack.com opens in your default browser
You'll be asked to authorize Jyv to access your Slack workspace
Authorize Jyv
Click "Allow" when Slack asks for permissions:
- Access your workspace name
- Update your status
- Read your profile
- Post messages (for status notifications)
Return to Jyv
Browser redirects back to Jyv. Connection confirmed! ✓
Sync Status with Slack
Automatically update your Slack status based on what you're doing in Jyv.
Enable Status Sync
Settings → Integrations → Slack
Open Slack integration settings
Toggle Status Sync
Find: "Sync Status to Slack"
Toggle ON to enable status updates
Choose Status Messages
Customize what status appears:
- In a call: "On a call 📞" (default)
- Focus Mode active: "Deep focus 🎯" (customizable)
- Recording: "Recording audio 🎙️" (optional)
How It Works
Status syncing is automatic:
- Slack call starts → Status updates immediately
- Focus Mode enabled → Status changes to focus message
- All calls/focus end → Status clears
- Manual status set → Jyv respects your preference (no override)
When you start Slack call:
Jyv detects: "Slack voice call active"
Automatically updates: Slack status → "In a call 📞"
When you enable Focus Mode:
Status updates to: "Deep focus 🎯"
When you end both:
Status reverts to: "Available ✓"Slack Notifications
Control Slack notifications through Jyv.
Settings → Integrations → Slack
Slack integration settings
Find Notification Settings
Section: "Slack Notifications"
Choose When to Mute Slack
Options:
- Mute when: In a Slack call
- Mute when: In any call (Slack, Teams, Zoom, etc.)
- Mute when: Focus Mode enabled
- Always get direct message notifications (whitelist)
Save Settings
Changes apply immediately
Audio from Slack
Route and optimize audio from Slack calls through Jyv.
Route Slack Audio
Settings → Per-App Volume → Slack
Open Slack audio settings
Choose Output Device
Select where Slack audio plays:
- Built-in speaker
- Headphones
- External monitor speaker
- Dedicated call device
Set Volume Level
Adjust default volume for Slack calls (0-100%)
Voice Enhancement
Use Jyv's voice enhancement for clearer audio:
- Noise Suppression: Remove background noise
- Voice Clarity: Enhance voice frequencies
- Auto Gain: Consistent volume levels
Slack Automations
Create automations triggered by Slack events.
Common Automation Examples
- When Slack call starts: Enable noise suppression, switch to headphones, mute other apps
- When Slack status changes to focus: Enable Focus Mode, mute notifications
- When Slack call ends: Return to previous device, re-enable notifications
- DM from manager: Bypass Do Not Disturb, alert with notification
Settings → Automations
Open automations section
Create New Automation
Click: "+ New Automation"
Set Trigger: Slack
Choose trigger type:
- Slack call starts
- Slack status changes
- New Slack message (from specific person/channel)
Set Actions
What should happen (multiple allowed):
- Enable/disable noise suppression
- Switch audio device
- Set volume level
- Enable Focus Mode
- Mute/unmute other apps
Save & Enable
Automation runs automatically
Troubleshooting
Status Not Updating
Problem: Slack status doesn't change when on calls
Solutions:
- Verify Status Sync is enabled: Settings → Integrations → Slack
- Check Slack workspace permissions are still active
- Re-connect Slack: Disconnect and reconnect
- Restart Jyv
Notifications Still Come Through
Problem: Slack notifications don't mute during calls
Solutions:
- Check: Slack notifications are actually enabled in Jyv
- Verify Slack call is being detected (check status updates)
- Update Jyv to latest version (may contain fixes)
- Clear Slack app cache: Slack → Preferences → Clear Cache
Cannot Connect Workspace
Problem: Authorization fails or shows error
Solutions:
- Check Slack is not in restricted mode
- Verify you have app integration permissions
- Try in private/incognito browser window
- Disconnect any existing Slack integrations and retry
- Contact Slack workspace admin if issues persist
Audio Not Routing
Problem: Slack audio always plays from default device
Solutions:
- Check Per-App Volume settings for Slack
- Ensure device is properly connected
- Restart Slack and Jyv
- Check for Slack app conflicts or multiple instances
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