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SGould2
Apr 15, 2021Copper Contributor
Microphone not working in Microsoft Teams (free)
Since a few days ago, when I join a Microsoft Teams meeting / call, the other attendees cannot hear me even though I'm not on mute. I have tried logging off and on again, and also uninstalling and r...
SGould2
Apr 15, 2021Copper Contributor
Hello thanks for your message. Microphone access is already on for Teams in those settings
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Apr 15, 2021I still remembered that the same consent you have to accept for your browser or the default for you is EDGE? and if you are using a VPN, turn it off in this connection. I'm curious about your answer!
- SGould2Apr 15, 2021Copper Contributor
Deleted Nothing has worked, thank you for your advice though.
I have also created a new user account on the same computer - and downloaded Teams onto that profile - and the problem still occurs.
So it seems to be an issue with the computer's built-in microphone not working with Teams (yet the computer's microphone works on other apps when I test it).
To confirm this deduction, I have tried plugging in an external microphone and it works fine with Teams.
Any thoughts what to try next?
- DeletedApr 15, 2021Hi, you found a solution if the external microphone works with Teams it means that the internal microphone somehow has blocked access to online sessions, but I have no idea! And the easiest way not to look anymore and use an external microphone! Good luck Andrew