Microphone Test for Microsoft Teams
Testing your microphone before Teams meetings prevents audio issues during calls. This page shows how to verify your microphone works with Microsoft Teams. Use our browser test first, then check Teams settings if needed.
You can use the online microphone test to confirm whether your device is working.
Test Microphone in Browser
Test your microphone using our online tool before opening Teams. If the test works, your microphone will work in Teams.
- Open the microphone test page
- Click "Allow" when prompted for microphone access
- Speak into your microphone and watch the volume meter
- Record and play back to verify audio quality
- If the test works, your mic will work in Teams
Test Microphone in Teams Settings
Teams has built-in microphone testing. Use this to verify settings within the Teams app.
- Open Microsoft Teams application
- Go to Settings → Devices
- Click "Audio Devices" section
- Speak into your microphone
- Watch the microphone level indicator
- Adjust microphone volume if needed
Select Correct Microphone in Teams
Teams may be using the wrong microphone. Verify the correct device is selected.
- Teams Settings → Devices → Audio Devices → Microphone dropdown
- Select your preferred microphone from the list
- Test the microphone after selecting
- If your microphone doesn't appear, check system settings
Check Teams Microphone Permissions
Teams needs microphone permissions to access your device. Verify permissions are granted.
- Windows: Settings → Privacy → Microphone → Ensure Teams is allowed
- Mac: System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Microphone → Check Teams
- Restart Teams after changing permissions
- Test microphone again
Adjust Teams Microphone Volume
Teams has its own microphone volume control. Adjust this if audio is too quiet or too loud.
- Teams Settings → Devices → Audio Devices → Microphone volume slider
- Increase volume if others can't hear you
- Decrease volume if audio is distorted
- Test while speaking to find optimal level
Troubleshoot Teams Microphone Issues
If your microphone works in the browser test but not in Teams, try these steps. For general microphone issues, see the guide on microphone not working.
- Close other applications using the microphone
- Restart Teams application
- Check that Teams is using the correct input device
- Update Teams to the latest version
- Verify system microphone settings are correct
Verify Microphone Before Meetings
Always test your microphone before important Teams meetings. Use the online microphone test to confirm everything works. This prevents audio issues during calls.
You can use the online microphone test to confirm everything is working.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I test my microphone for Microsoft Teams?
Use our online microphone test to verify your mic works before Teams meetings. If the test works, your microphone will work in Teams. You can also test in Teams by going to Settings → Devices → Audio Devices.
My microphone works in the test but not in Teams. Why?
Check Teams audio settings. Go to Teams Settings → Devices → Audio Devices and ensure the correct microphone is selected. Also verify Teams has microphone permissions in your system settings.
Use the online microphone test to confirm everything is working.