Guide
Video chat microphone not working? Fix it
If the other person cannot hear you, work through these steps.
Quick fixes
- Allow microphone access via the icon in the address bar
- Check that you are not muted in the chat itself
- Pick the right input device in the browser or system settings
- Unplug and reconnect your headset
System settings
- Windows: Settings > Privacy > Microphone
- Mac: System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone
- Phones: allow microphone access for your browser
Key takeaways
- Check costs and limits before sharing payment details.
- Protect personal information and assume you can be recorded.
- Use report and block tools; they protect other users too.
- Test your camera and microphone before your first chat.
Before your next chat
Run our free camera and microphone test so you know your setup works, open the platform's pricing page so there are no surprises, and find the report button before you press start. If you are still choosing a platform, the directory and side-by-side comparisons show sourced details on guest access, costs and gender filters for each service, with the date we checked them.
Remember that prices, filters and rules on video chat platforms change often. When a platform's own pages disagree with what you read anywhere else, including here, the platform's current terms are what apply to you.
About this guide
This guide is written by the FlirtationHub editorial team for adults aged 18 and over. It contains general advice and does not rank specific platforms. Where platform-specific details are mentioned, they come from the platform's own website or our dated tests. We update guides when common practices, prices or laws change.
Frequently asked questions
Why can nobody hear me?
The wrong input may be selected, or the browser has no microphone permission.
How do I choose the right microphone?
Check your browser's site settings and your system sound settings.