How to Enable Microphone in Chrome
Chrome requires permission to access your microphone. This page shows how to enable microphone access for websites. Follow these steps to allow microphone permissions in Chrome.
You can use the online microphone test to confirm whether your device is working.
Enable Microphone for a Specific Website
Allow microphone access for individual websites using Chrome's site settings.
- Click the lock icon or camera icon in Chrome's address bar
- Find "Microphone" in the permissions list
- Change the setting from "Block" to "Allow"
- Refresh the page after changing the setting
- The website can now access your microphone
Enable Microphone Globally in Chrome
Configure Chrome to allow microphone access by default, or manage permissions for all sites.
- Open Chrome Settings (chrome://settings)
- Go to Privacy and Security → Site Settings
- Click "Microphone"
- Ensure "Sites can ask to use your microphone" is enabled
- Review blocked sites and allow if needed
Use Chrome Settings URL
Access microphone settings directly using Chrome's settings URL.
- Type chrome://settings/content/microphone in the address bar
- Press Enter to open microphone settings
- Ensure "Ask before accessing" is enabled
- Review blocked sites and remove if needed
- Return to the website and try again
Check System Microphone Permissions
Chrome also requires system-level microphone permissions. Verify these are enabled.
- Windows: Settings → Privacy → Microphone → Ensure "Allow apps to access your microphone" is enabled
- Mac: System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Microphone → Check Chrome
- Restart Chrome after changing system permissions
- Test microphone access again
Troubleshoot Microphone Not Working
If microphone still doesn't work after enabling permissions, try these steps. For more detailed troubleshooting, see the guide on microphone not working.
- Close other applications using the microphone
- Restart Chrome completely
- Check that the correct microphone is selected in system settings
- Update Chrome to the latest version
- Clear Chrome cache and cookies for the website
Test Microphone After Enabling
After enabling microphone permissions, use the online microphone test to verify access works. The test shows real-time volume levels and confirms your microphone is detected.
Related Fixes
You can use the online microphone test to confirm everything is working.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enable microphone in Chrome?
Click the lock icon in Chrome's address bar, then set Microphone to Allow. Alternatively, go to chrome://settings/content/microphone and ensure microphone access is enabled. Refresh the page after changing settings.
Where are microphone settings in Chrome?
Chrome microphone settings are in chrome://settings/content/microphone. You can also access them by clicking the lock icon in the address bar and selecting Site Settings, then Microphone.
Chrome is asking for microphone permission. Should I allow it?
Allow microphone permission if you trust the website and need to use microphone features. For device testing sites like ours, allowing permission is safe as audio is processed locally in your browser.
Use the online microphone test to confirm everything is working.