In Windows 11, the microphone settings are easy to change. Because they’re not buried deep in settings, it’s simpler than ever to enable or disable your microphone.
Steps to enable Microphone on Windows 10 and 11
Use Sound Settings
Open the Settings app by pressing the Windows+I keys on your keyboard or click the Settings app under the pinned app section on Start Menu.
On the System tab, select the Update and Security option. On the Update and Security window, under Windows Update, click on the Change Settings button. On the Change Settings window, under Important Updates, click on the Download and Install button. Windows will now begin to download and install important updates. ..
To change the sound of your computer, select the Sound option on the right-side window. ..
If your device has only an internal microphone, you can use this option to choose between using the internal microphone or connecting to an external microphone. ..
Disable the microphone in order to avoid being recorded.
To enable the microphone, click on the Allow next to the Audio option under the General section. ..
Use Microphone Access Settings
Open the Windows Settings app by pressing the Windows+I keys on your keyboard or clicking the Settings app under the Pinned app section on Start Menu. ..
On the Privacy & Security tab, you can find information about how your data is being used and protected. You can also find information about how to protect your data from unauthorized access and use.
To enable the microphone on your iPhone, scroll down and click on the “Microphone” under the “App Permissions” section on the left-side window. ..
To enable the microphone at the top of the window, toggle on the button next to the Microphone access option.
To disable the microphone at the top of the window, toggle off the button next to it.
Use Device Manager
To open the Device Manager, right-click the Start Menu and choose Device Manager from the list of results. Alternatively, you can open the Windows Search pane and type device manager into the search bar, and click on the result to open the Device Manager. ..
The Audio inputs and outputs options in the Preferences window allow you to control how your audio is played. You can choose to play it through the audio jack on your device, through an external speaker, or through both.
To disable your microphone on your External Microphone device, right-click on it and select the Disable device option. ..
Right-click on your external microphone and select “Enable device” option to enable it.
Use Control Panel
Open the Windows Search pane by pressing Windows+S on your keyboard.
The Control Panel is a search result that you can open by clicking on the search result or hitting the Enter key.
Make sure the Control Panel is set by Category.
The Hardware and Sound option allows you to control the sound of your computer. You can choose to have a basic sound system or a more advanced sound system. You can also choose to have different sounds for different types of users.
The sound option allows you to change the sound of your device. You can choose between a default sound, which is the sound that is used when your device is turned on, or you can choose to have a specific sound played when you use certain features or applications.
The Sound window appears after clicking the Sound option on the main screen.
The Recording tab allows you to create and manage recordings of your lectures and presentations. You can choose to save the recordings as mp3 files, or store them on your computer for later playback. You can also choose to share the recordings with others by email, social media, or even through a webinar or presentation.
Disable the microphone on your computer to prevent it from recording audio.
To enable the microphone, right-click on the “Internal/External Microphone” option and select “Enable.” ..
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Final Words
To enable the built-in microphone on your Windows 10 or 11 computer, you must first set it to be active for all of your apps. To do this, you can find the Settings app on your computer and select the microphone option. This will give you a list of all of the apps that are allowed to use the microphone, as well as how to grant or refuse access to each one. We hope our article on “How to Turn On Microphone on Windows 10 and 11” will help you understand how to do this.
