How to Activate the Microphone in Meet on My PC

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To investigate the cause of your Google Meet microphone not functioning, follow these steps:

  1. Prior to troubleshooting in Meet, make sure your microphone is functional in other apps if it isn’t in Google Meet.

  2. Verify that Chrome is configured to allow the microphone and that Google Meet is authorized to use your microphone.

  3. One common issue that arises when you try to start a video call is that the microphone is being used by another app, and it won’t release when Meet needs it.

  4. It’s possible that you have accidentally denied Google Meet permission to use the microphone in the past, as permissions can be tricky.

  5. Additionally, make sure that the Chrome browser is configured correctly if you are attempting to use Google Meet with it. Enter chrome://settings/content/microphone into Chrome after it has opened and hit ENTER. Verify that "SITES CAN ASK TO USE YOUR MICROPHONE" is checked under Default behavior.

  6. Another frequent bug is that if you have multiple webcams or microphones connected to your device, Google Meet may be attempting to use the incorrect one. Launch Google Meet in a browser, click the THREE-DOT button at the bottom of the screen, and select SETTINGS from the menu that appears. Close the window and choose a different microphone if necessary.

  7. If you’ve tried everything up to this point without success, it may just be the case that Google Meet isn’t functioning properly due to sporadic software issues.

To troubleshoot microphone issues in Google Meet on Windows 11, consider the following:

  1. Google Meet makes it easier to communicate and collaborate remotely. Mic problems may be the cause of your inability to hear other people during a Google Meet.

  2. Mic problems in Google Meet are frequently caused by a sluggish or unreliable Internet connection.

  3. Make sure Google Meet is up to date as this error is caused by an outdated version of the program.

  4. You might have a hardware problem if your microphone is correctly plugged in and your settings are set, but you are still unable to hear your voice. Make sure all the components are functioning properly by inspecting the physical connections.

  5. Google Meet is unable to separate your voice from background noise. This could lead to issues with the microphone and poor audio quality.

  6. Make sure your Google Meet microphone isn’t muted if you’re having trouble using it. If so, you are inaudible to others. Click the Microphone icon in the Google Meet window’s lower-left corner to unmute it.

  7. Try testing the microphone if you unmute it and it still doesn’t function.

If all else fails, consider updating the operating system on your device as it might be necessary if all other attempts to fix the problem have failed.