Microphone Troubleshooting

Having trouble with your microphone? Try these solutions.

1. Microphone permission denied

Click the lock or site settings icon near your browser's address bar. Find Microphone permissions and select Allow. Reload the page.

2. No microphone detected

Check that your microphone is connected properly. For Bluetooth microphones, confirm that the device is paired and connected.

3. Microphone is not picking up sound

Check that the microphone is not muted. Speak closer to it and verify that the correct input device is selected.

4. Another application is using the microphone

Close other apps or browser tabs that may be using your microphone, then try again.

5. Microphone test does not start

Use a modern browser and open MicCheck over HTTPS. Your browser must support microphone access.

6. Recording playback does not work

Try a supported, updated browser. Check your device volume and make another short recording.

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