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Microsoft Teams: microphone not working
Microsoft Teams lets you video conference, chat with colleagues, or share files. Even though the application is extremely handy, technical problems keep disrupting the process. Namely, without a working microphone, it is not possible to communicate during a video meeting.
Reasons why the microphone doesn't work in Microsoft Teams
These causes may be responsible for problems with the microphone:- Old Teams version: open Teams, click on your profile picture and click "Check Updates". Update if they have an outdated software version.
- App Permissions: Open the settings on Teams and select "Microphone" under "Privacy". The setting for "Microphone Access" must be enabled.
- Old driver: an old driver of your microphone can likewise cause it not to work on a Teams call. Try to fix the problem with a driver update.
Microsoft Teams microphone not working: test call
- To test the microphone, open the settings in Teams and navigate to "Devices" there.
- Im Menü für „Audiogeräte“ wählen Sie das Mikrofon aus, das Sie testen möchten.
- Nun klicken Sie auf „Testanruf durchführen“ und folgen den weiteren Schritten.
- Der Testanruf zeigt Ihnen, ob das Mikrofon auch in einem echten Anruf funktioniert.