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Fix Microphone Issues

Microphone not Found

Make sure that you have a microphone or headset connected to your computer correctly:

  1. Find the audio jacks in your device:

    • For a single audio jack (combo jack) for speakers and microphone, use single cord headset:
      Combo Jack

    • For 2 audio jacks for speakers and microphone, use separate speakers and microphone or use a 2-cord headset:
      Audio Jacks

    • You can use a splitter if neccesary:
      TRRS Splitter

  2. Reconnect your headset and reload the page.

Could not Start Microphone

Close all programs and applications which may use your microphone or restart your computer.

Microphone Permission Denied

Chrome Desktop

Allow the browser to use your microphone:

  1. To the left of the web address, click the Settings icon (Settings Icon).
  2. Toggle on the Microphone permission.

Allow Microphone Permission

Chrome Android

Allow the browser to use your microphone:

  1. To the left of the web address, click the Settings icon (Settings Icon).
  2. Click on Permissions.
  3. Toggle on the Microphone permission.

Safari

Allow the browser to use your microphone:

  1. Click Safari in the top menu bar and then select Settings for This Website:
    Microphone Permission Settings

  2. Under the Microphone section, use the drop-down menu and select Allow:
    Allow Microphone Permission

iPad

Allow the browser to use your microphone:

  1. Go to Settings > Safari > Microphone:
    iPad Microphone and Camera Settings

  2. Select Ask:
    iPad Microphone Settings

Microphone is Muted (Windows)

Check the microphone settings in your operating system:

  1. Right-click (or press and hold) the volume/speaker icon on the taskbar and select Sounds (or Recording devices).
  2. In the Sounds window, click the Recording tab.
  3. Select the microphone and click Properties.
  4. In the Microphone Properties window, click the "Levels" tab and ensure that the speaker icon has no red sign and that the volume is set to 100.
  5. Click Apply.

Failed to Execute Microphone

Try to reload the page or restart your computer.