Is your microphone not working in Google Meet? Did you join a meeting, but nobody heard you? It seems like a technical problem, but don’t give up hope yet. This guide explains how to troubleshoot and fix the issue of not using your Google Meet microphone on Windows.
Why Is Google Meet Not Working With Your Microphone?
Google Meet facilitates remote collaboration and communication. If you’re having trouble hearing others during a Google Meet, it could be due to microphone issues. Some of the possible causes are:
Now you understand the causes of the microphone issue, let’s look at how to troubleshoot and solve it.
Before you begin troubleshooting, check if you’re inCompanion Mode on Google Meet. If so, leave and rejoin the meeting as the microphone and speaker are unavailable in this mode. Once you’ve verified that, try these fixes.
1. Unmute the Microphone
If you’re unable to use your Google Meet microphone, check if it is muted. If so, other people can’t hear you. To unmute it, click the Microphone icon in the lower-left corner of the Google Meet window.
If you don’t see this icon, pressCtrl + Don your keyboard. This will unmute the Microphone and allow others to hear you in the meeting.
2. Test Google Meet Microphone
If you unmute the microphone and still can’t get it to work, try testing the microphone. This is how you do it.
If it does, your microphone is working correctly, otherwise, select a different microphone and repeat the steps.
3. Check the Microphone in System Settings
If the microphone test doesn’t work, it’s possible that your computer’s settings prevent Google Meet from using the microphone. To verify this, do the following.
Now that everything is set up right and the microphone test works, try starting a Google Meet call to test the sound.
5. Troubleshoot Microphone Problems
If you don’t find Microphone Array as an option in your system settings, or the microphone test doesn’t work, troubleshoot the input devices.
To troubleshoot sound input devices, follow these steps:
Once finished, close the troubleshooter window and find the microphone array option in your settings. Now follow the steps described in the previous section to check your microphone. After that, try a Google Meet call again.
4. Let Desktop Apps Access Your Microphone
Your microphone may not work if desktop apps don’t have access to it. To give permission, follow these steps:
Once all settings are correct, try starting a Google Meet call and see if the microphone works.
5. Check Browser Permissions
Using the wrong browser settings prevents Google Meet from accessing your microphone. It seems simple but is often overlooked.
To check your browser permissions, follow these steps:
Once you’ve checked the permissions are correct, try joining a Google Meet call using your microphone.
6. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies
When you visit a website, your computer stores information in its cache to load the page faster. If this data becomes outdated or corrupted, it can cause microphone issues in Google Meet. To clear the cache and cookies, follow these steps:
Once you clear the browser data, restart the browser and join the Google Meet call again. Your microphone should work now.
Fixing Google Meet Microphone Issues on Windows
When your microphone doesn’t work during Google Meet meetings, it can be frustrating. However, allowing Google Meet to access your microphone usually solves the issue. If the problem persists, there are other options like Zoom and Microsoft Teams you can try. This means you don’t have to stick to unstable web conferencing services.
