diff --git a/home/wm/i3bar/default.nix b/home/wm/i3bar/default.nix
index 664f11c..a89c6bc 100644
--- a/home/wm/i3bar/default.nix
+++ b/home/wm/i3bar/default.nix
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ in
             }
             {
               block = "sound";
+              show_volume_when_muted = true;
             }
             {
               block = "time";