Input devices such as microphones are used for better quality audio during online calls.
Follow the steps below to check if your computer detects your microphone.
Windows 10
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Right-click the volume icon in the taskbar and select "Open Sound settings".
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Check the microphone that is currently in use under "Input". If it is not the right microphone, click the drop-down menu and select the microphone you want to use.
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Speak into your microphone to test it. If the blue bar is moving, your microphone is working properly.
Windows 11
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Right-click the volume icon in the taskbar and select "Sound settings".
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Select the microphone you want to test under “Input”.
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Click “Start test”.
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Speak into your microphone to test it. If the blue bar next to “Input volume” is moving, your microphone is working properly.
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Click “Stop test”.
The result is found before the “Start test” button. The ideal result is approximately 75% of the total volume. If it is below 50%, adjust the “Input volume” slider.
