SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Choose a microphone
Select and test the microphone used for calls or recordings.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 10
Open Start
Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.
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STEP 1
Open Start
Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.
STEP 2
Open Settings
Select Settings (the cog).
STEP 3
Open Sound
Settings opens on the System page. Select Sound.
If you see a Home page instead, select System on the left first.
STEP 4
Find Input
Scroll to Input and choose the microphone you want to use.
STEP 5
Open the microphone details
Under Input, select your microphone.
STEP 6
Select Start test
STEP 7
Speak
Speak normally and watch the result appear.
STEP 8
Open Privacy & security — if needed
If an app still can't hear you, go back to Settings and select Privacy & security.
STEP 9
Open Microphone
Select Microphone.
STEP 10
Allow the app
Turn on the switch beside the app.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
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They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.