Don’t worry — this is a common issue and usually easy to fix!
“Microphone Not Detected”
What This Means (In Plain English)
Your computer cannot find or use your microphone. You will not be able to make voice or video calls until this is fixed.
Common Causes
- •Microphone permission is turned off
- •Wrong microphone selected as the input device
- •Microphone not plugged in properly
- •Driver needs updating
How to Fix It — Step by Step
- 1
Check that your microphone is plugged in (if external) or that the built-in microphone is not blocked.
- 2
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone and make sure "Microphone Access" is turned on.
- 3
Make sure the apps you want to use have microphone permission turned on.
- 4
Right-click the speaker icon > Sound Settings > Input — make sure the correct microphone is selected.
- 5
Click "Test" or speak to see if the microphone is picking up sound.
- 6
If using a headset, make sure it is plugged into the correct port (pink port for mic, green for speakers).
How to Prevent This in the Future
Keep microphone permissions enabled for apps you use for calls. Test your microphone before important calls.
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