{"id":940,"date":"2021-04-04T13:23:38","date_gmt":"2021-04-04T07:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/?p=940"},"modified":"2022-07-26T15:37:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T10:07:11","slug":"windows-10-microphone-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-10-microphone-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 10 Microphone Not Working Error [5 FIXES]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Earlier, microphones were used to amplify sounds so that larger audiences can hear. However, today, microphones see it&#8217;s use in various other purposes such as sound recording, integrated app features to connect with people worldwide, and speech recognition. Most microphones in laptops are integrated into the bezel that surrounds the screen so that one can use it with a webcam. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is bound to be subject to errors and issues, one of which is the Windows 10 Microphone Not Working Error. You didn&#8217;t get this error while using discord, did you? Or some other error popped up in discord? Or your discord won&#8217;t open? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/discord-wont-open\/\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> to fix them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/fix-windows-10-taskbar-frozen\/\"><strong>How to Fix Windows 10 Taskbar Frozen Issue | Top 7 Ways<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-10-microphone-not-working\/#5_Ways_to_Fix_Windows_10_Microphone_Not_Working_Error\" title=\"5 Ways to Fix Windows 10 Microphone Not Working Error\">5 Ways to Fix Windows 10 Microphone Not Working Error<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-10-microphone-not-working\/#Fix_1_Run_Windows_Troubleshooter\" title=\"Fix 1: Run Windows Troubleshooter\">Fix 1: Run Windows Troubleshooter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-10-microphone-not-working\/#Fix_2_Test_Your_Microphone\" title=\"Fix 2: Test Your Microphone\">Fix 2: Test Your Microphone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-10-microphone-not-working\/#Bonus_Tip\" title=\"Bonus Tip:\">Bonus Tip:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-10-microphone-not-working\/#Fix_3_Allow_Apps_To_Access_Your_Microphone\" title=\"Fix 3: Allow Apps To Access Your Microphone\">Fix 3: Allow Apps To Access Your Microphone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-10-microphone-not-working\/#Fix_4_Set_Default_Microphone_Device\" title=\"Fix 4: Set Default Microphone Device\">Fix 4: Set Default Microphone Device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-10-microphone-not-working\/#Fix_5_Check_For_Hardware_Issues\" title=\"Fix 5: Check For Hardware Issues\">Fix 5: Check For Hardware Issues<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-10-microphone-not-working\/#Bonus\" title=\"Bonus\">Bonus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-10-microphone-not-working\/#If_the_Problem_Persists\" title=\"If the Problem Persists\">If the Problem Persists<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Ways_to_Fix_Windows_10_Microphone_Not_Working_Error\"><\/span><strong>5 Ways to Fix Windows 10 Microphone Not Working Error<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sometimes while working on our PC, we see our\u00a0<\/span>mic not working <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and worry not as it is a common problem. There could be many reasons for this and below are few fixes you could try.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_Run_Windows_Troubleshooter\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fix 1: Run Windows Troubleshooter<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The troubleshooters primarily work for quickly diagnosing and automatically resolving various computer problems. The troubleshooter cannot fix all the issues, but they are a good place to start. To start troubleshooting, got to <strong>settings &gt; type troubleshoot &gt; select troubleshoot.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_942\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-942\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Find-and-fix-other-problems.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-942 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Find-and-fix-other-problems-e1616234544908.png\" alt=\"Find and fix other problems\" width=\"700\" height=\"372\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Find and Fix Other Problems<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Under Find and fix other problems, find recording audio and select it. Click Run the Troubleshooter. Now check if the troubleshooter solves the Windows 10 Microphone Not Working Error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/we-cant-sign-into-your-account\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cWe Can\u2019t Sign Into Your Account Error [FIXED]\u201d (Edit)\">We Can\u2019t Sign Into Your Account Error [FIXED]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Test_Your_Microphone\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fix 2: Test Your Microphone<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After recently purchasing your laptop, you might think, why is my mic not working? Check if<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the Microphone volume button doesn&#8217;t seem to work or is too low.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To increase the volume of your microphone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Select Start &gt; Settings &gt; System &gt; Sound<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_943\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-943\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Test-Microphone.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-943 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Test-Microphone-e1616234710129.png\" alt=\"test microphone\" width=\"700\" height=\"372\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Test Microphone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Or, you can go to Sound Preferences in Windows Setting<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 1:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0In the Control Panel, go to Sound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 2:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Click on Manage Audio Devices. Then click on the microphone you need to work on and check if it&#8217;s enabled\/disabled in Properties. Click on enable if it is not.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_945\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-945\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/control-panel-e1616235539118.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-945\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/control-panel-e1616235539118.png\" alt=\"control panel\" width=\"700\" height=\"372\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Control Panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 3<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: If you cannot see your microphone, check for hidden devices by checking the Show Disables Devices option. Then check if that device is enabled\/disabled and enable if it is not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Also, you need to check Set as Default Device so that your device will be appearing under the Default device list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are able to make your microphone work with any of the above options, well and good, go ahead and enjoy hearing with your microphone. If not, Hard Luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Tip\"><\/span>Bonus Tip:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But still, you are lucky! Here are a few more options you can try to make your microphone work. If you are using a Bluetooth device and need to use the microphone, you need to disable the hands-free mode first in order for your microphone to work. You can do<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 1<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: In the Control Panel, go to Sound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 2<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Click on Manage Audio Devices. Then, click on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/Bluetooth-Headset-for-Phone\/s?k=Bluetooth+Headset+for+Phone\">hands-free Bluetooth device<\/a><\/strong> and disable it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After you have disabled your hands-free device, try connecting your microphone device and work on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In Input, under the Choose your input device, ensure your microphone is selected. Then select Device Properties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the Levels tab of the Microphone Priorities window, adjust Microphone and Microphone boost slides as needed, then select OK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also:<\/strong> <strong><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/steam-not-recognizing-installed-game\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cSteam Not Recognizing Installed Game Error | 4 Easy Fixes\u201d (Edit)\">Steam Not Recognizing Installed Game Error | 4 Easy Fixes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_3_Allow_Apps_To_Access_Your_Microphone\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fix 3: Allow Apps To Access Your Microphone<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sometimes after updating your system to Windows 10, you might have to give permission for apps to access your microphone. If your microphone doesn\u2019t have access, it will not be able to work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To let apps, access your microphone, follow these steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 1:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click on the Windows icon on the left bottom corner and go to Settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 2:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click on Privacy \u2013 Location, Camera, and microphone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 3:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to App Permissions and click on Microphone.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_946\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-946\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Microphone-access.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-946 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Microphone-access-e1616595967612.png\" alt=\"microphone access\" width=\"700\" height=\"372\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Microphone access<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 4:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Check if Allow apps to access your microphone is On. If not, turn it On.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This will fix the Windows 10 microphone not working error, and your microphone will be working fine. If not, check other options. After that, under the Choose which Microsoft Store apps can access your microphone, you can choose which Microsoft Store apps can access these features. You can give access to non-Microsoft desktop apps by ensuring the switch beneath the Allow Microsoft Apps to access your microphone is On.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/apimswincrtheapl110-dll\/\">[SOLVED] How To Fix Apimswincrtheapl110.dll Not Found<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_4_Set_Default_Microphone_Device\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fix 4: Set Default Microphone Device<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Still, in the pit of despair, thinking why my microphone is not working on Windows 10? It can be because<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">your laptop has multiple microphone inputs. For example, if your laptop has a built-in microphone and you plug in another microphone, your PC has two separate microphones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To select the default microphone, go to the <strong>Sound &gt; Recording window, right-click your preferred microphone<\/strong>, and select<strong> Set as default<\/strong>, or you can also select <strong>Set as Default Communication Device.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This lets you select different default microphones for different apps, but if you are using just one input device, then set both as your standard default and default communications device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sometimes, if your microphone shows your audio input below, but you can&#8217;t get it to work in a particular application, you will have to open that particular application&#8217;s settings window and choose the appropriate microphone input device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For example, in Skype: click <strong>menu &gt; settings &gt; audio &amp; video<\/strong> and choose your<strong> preferred microphone<\/strong> device for the microphone menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/existing-connection-was-forcibly-closed-by-remote-host\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cFix \u2018Existing Connection Was Forcibly Closed by Remote Host\u2019 (Minecraft)\u201d (Edit)\">Fix \u2018Existing Connection Was Forcibly Closed by Remote Host\u2019 (Minecraft)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_5_Check_For_Hardware_Issues\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fix 5: Check For Hardware Issues<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before you check for any hardware problem, first, you need to find out the brand and model name of the microphone so that it&#8217;ll be easy for you to check on the instruction manual, which helps fix the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 1<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Unplug your microphone from the port and replug it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If there is a loose connection, it may seem plugged in, and the microphone won&#8217;t work. Now, your system will identify a new hardware connection and will get a pop-up. If your microphone is detected, it means you did not properly insert the microphone into the port.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This should fix the Windows 10 microphone not working error, and your microphone should be working fine. If not, proceed with further steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 2<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: On the search menu in the Start, search for the <strong>Device Manage<\/strong>r in the Control Panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 3<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Click on <strong>Audio inputs and outputs<\/strong> and expand it. Then unplug and replug your microphone in the port. You can see if it appears in the list. If not, there is an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/fix-usb-ports-not-working\/\">issue with the USB port<\/a><\/strong>, and you need to try connecting your microphone with a different USB port.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_947\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-947\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Device-manager-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Device-manager-1-e1616235877823.png\" alt=\"Device manager\" width=\"700\" height=\"372\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Device manager<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This will fix the problem, and your microphone will be working fine. If Windows 10 mic not working is still an issue, try connecting your microphone to another device. If it is not working on other devices then there is a problem with the microphone. You need to check on the microphone for repair.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus\"><\/span><strong>Bonus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are able to see your microphone in the list under <strong>Device Manager &gt; Audio inputs and outputs<\/strong>, you may need to check for any drivers for your microphone to work on this device. If so, continue on the below steps to update the Drivers required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 1<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Right-click on your microphone and click on Properties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 2<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Go to the Driver tab under the microphone Properties and click on Update Driver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0If the update is available, follow the steps and update the driver. If there are no updates available in the system, browse the internet for any updates available for your microphone model and update it. After completing all the above steps, go to the application where you need your microphone and check if it is working properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/no-audio-output-device-is-installed\/\">How to Fix the \u201cNo Audio Output Device Is Installed\u201d Error on Windows 10<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_the_Problem_Persists\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the Problem Persists<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you still get the Windows 10 Microphone Not Working Error, there might be a hardware problem. For an external microphone, try connecting to another PC, and if it still doesn&#8217;t work, then the microphone hardware is broken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the microphone is working on another PC but not on your current PC, then the PC&#8217;s audio jack may have issues. We hope this guide was helpful in fixing the microphone problem for you. See you until next time!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-live-mail-wont-open\/\"><strong>Windows Live Mail Won\u2019t Open | 7 Ways To Fix<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier, microphones were used to amplify sounds so that larger audiences can hear. 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