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Microphone not working

No one can hear you on calls · The mic icon is muted or not detected · Voice recordings are silent

Audio & cameraDifficulty 1/310 minLow risk

Applies to: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Other

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Initial troubleshooting steps

Check that a mute button or switch is not enabled.
Select the correct microphone in your system sound settings.
Test the microphone using the system's built-in test feature.
Allow the calling or recording app permission to use the microphone.
Try an external microphone to see if the issue is hardware-related.