Fix Microphone Not Working on Windows 11! [2024]

Whether you're in a virtual meeting, gaming, or recording content, a malfunctioning microphone on Windows 11 can be a real buzzkill. From no audio input to muffled sound or a complete microphone blackout, we understand the frustration. In this video, we'll I’ll walk you through step-by-step solutions for common microphone problems like no sound, low volume, or unrecognized devices. From checking hardware connections to diving into Windows settings.

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Timestamps:
00:00 | Basic Checks
00:49 | Check if microphone is enabled
01:20 | Update related drivers
02:00 | Check the default device
02:51 | Inspect Privacy Settings
03:34 | Wrong microphone settings in apps
04:06 | Run the audio troubleshooter
04:32 | Restart the windows audio service

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[com-mocomputer-notebook-sm]

thank you for this video. change system sounds helped me have my internal mic be actually recognized by the device manager. it had disappeared completely through driver updates.

[Whoknows]

my microphone is still showing not plugged in how can i fix it i tried everything its not working is there any more functions make a video about it please or just reply to my comment that will be very helpful yourvideo was very summarized and properly explained need help asap

[watermelonmint_]

Tried everything and still not working. My condenser mic is being detected and everything but no audio is picked up at all.

[oscareddytrejos]

Heey I’m in the recording tab and the microphone shows that is not connected, however is the default microphone that I'm trying to use

[OnlineBike]

Yeah, I tried all of this, and I think W11 has a problem with my Saramonic Blink 500. It works extremely well with my W10 laptops, but the stereo jack-to-bluetooth connection is dead, dead, dead on W11. It looks like Saramonic has punted. Furthermore, in my efforts to update my Realtek drivers, I've ruined that as well. I REALLY want to like and use all the features in W11, but Microsoft keeps shooting me in the foot.

[SilverCoconut]

NONE OF THESE ARE WORKING AND I HAVE RESTARTED MY COMPUTER 3 TIMES, YET MY INTERNAL MICROPHONE IS NOT WORKING I SWEAR TO GOD

[dhshsbxha]

My gaming laptop mic is not working:( İ bought razer seiren mini, it wasn't working too:(

[xpapaburgundyx]

Ended up rolling the driver back to get Windows to recognize the mic.

[Hunter-mcfj]

still not working this is my 6th yt video

[yyc.airpod]

for me it doesnt show any mic or headset in control panel?

[ZiadAdib-qx]

nothing is working..my earphone mic works in my phone but after doing everything in my pc my mic is still not working..what the hell just happened to my pc??

[jesusemmanuelcordero]

Okay, I have an external usb-c microphone. None of these worked for me. I have this problem:
-Microphone is connected
-Microphone works
-Microphone is recognized by the laptop
-Microphone doesn't get any audio input (doesn't recognise my voice)
-Troubleshooting says everything is fine
-My internal microphone does work and get audio inputs.

I fixed this problem once by entering a configuration setting and literally "unmuting" the external microphone. BUT FOR THE LOVE OF ME I CAN'T REMEMBER WHERE I FOUND IT THE FIRST TIME.

If anyone has similar issues and has found the solution please reply.

[pauls]

I spent endless hrs trying to figure out why my pc detects my mic on headset but my mic doesnt work! Reinstall drivers etc everything .. found out i didnt attach my mic correctly on my headset 🤦‍♂️😭.

[Evix]

I flipping don’t have I mic I wanna use the pc mic

[BoomSwp]

When I plug in the headphones, I hear sound but the microphone is not visible in mic settings. Is there anyone who can solve this problem?

[MIKcreativity]

Update Your Window, the main reason of this problem error in window update

[Starfarer]

i have a headset with a mic but since llike 1-2 days it shows the headset as a output deviece but it doesnt show upas an input device wich it usually did