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Microsoft Teams microphone not working

Fix Teams audio issues quickly so you can join meetings with confidence.

Difficulty

Medium

Estimated time

10 minutes

Troubleshooting steps

Follow the action plan below to resolve the issue quickly.

1
Step 1
Check that your microphone is connected and selected in Teams settings.
2
Step 2
Test the microphone in Windows Sound settings and adjust levels.
3
Step 3
Restart Teams and allow microphone permissions if prompted.
4
Step 4
Close other apps that might be using the microphone.
5
Step 5
Update Teams to the latest version.

If your mic still fails in Teams, we can help confirm device drivers and permissions remotely.

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