Find the cause step by step
- Test above. If it picks you up here, the mic is fine.
- In Teams: Settings and more (⋯) › Settings › Devices › Microphone: pick the right one.
- Click “Make a test call” and listen to the recording.
- Mic missing in Teams: turn on “Let desktop apps access your microphone” in Windows and restart Teams.
Symptom, cause and fix
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Teams doesn’t list the mic | Windows privacy | Allow desktop apps |
| Silent test call | Wrong mic or headset muted | Pick the right one; check the headset button |
| Works in Teams on the web, not the app | App permission | Allow it and restart Teams |
| Stops mid-meeting | Another app took the mic | Close Discord, Zoom or Meet |
Where to find it on your device
- Teams: Settings and more (⋯) › Settings › Devices.
- Windows 11: Settings › Privacy & security › Microphone › turn on “Microphone access”, “Let apps access your microphone” and “Let desktop apps access your microphone”.
- Choose the mic: Settings › System › Sound › Input › choose the right microphone and watch the volume bar move.
Related questions
Why does Teams use the webcam’s mic?
Teams takes the system default the first time. Set the right mic in Teams’ device settings.
Does my headset have a mute button?
Many have one on the cable or the ear cup. If Teams shows the mic active and nobody hears you, check that button.
The mic works in Teams but not in Zoom. Why?
Each app picks its own device. Set the mic in each app’s settings.
My mic is not working in Teams on a Mac. What should I check?
System Settings › Privacy & Security › Microphone must have Microsoft Teams turned on. Quit and reopen Teams after turning it on.
The mic works in Teams on the web but not in the desktop app. Why?
The browser and the app have separate permissions. In Windows, allow desktop apps to use the mic, then pick the mic again in the app’s Devices settings.
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Updated November 12, 2026.