Updated October 27, 2026

Mic Test

Check if your mic is on and working, then record 5 seconds and hear the playback before a call.

Check your mic in 10 seconds. Your recording stays on this device.

For podcasts or streaming, see our USB microphone guide.

How to Test Your Mic

Tap Test My Microphone and allow microphone access when your browser asks.
Speak at your normal volume. The input level bar should move when you talk. If you have more than one mic, pick it from the Microphone list.
Tap Record 5 Seconds, speak, and listen to the playback. The test also says whether the mic is working, too quiet, too loud, or silent.

If Your Mic Isn't Working

Chrome and Edge

Click the icon to the left of the address, set Microphone to Allow, and reload. To choose which mic the site uses, open Settings, then Privacy and security, then Site settings, then Microphone.

Safari and Firefox

Safari on Mac: open the Safari menu, then Settings for This Website, and set Microphone to Allow. Firefox: click the microphone icon in the address bar and remove the block, then reload.

Windows

Open Settings, then System, then Sound. Under Input, choose your microphone and check the volume. Under Privacy & security, then Microphone, make sure apps and desktop apps are allowed.

Mac

Open System Settings, then Sound, then Input, and choose your microphone. Under Privacy & Security, then Microphone, turn on your browser.

iPhone and Android

Allow the microphone for this site when your browser asks. If you blocked it, change it in the browser's site settings, then reload. On iPhone, also check Settings, then Privacy & Security, then Microphone.

Mic Works Here but Not in Your App

If this test hears you, the mic and your system are fine, and the app has the wrong setting:

Zoom: open Settings, then Audio, and choose the same microphone. Check you aren't muted in the meeting.
Microsoft Teams: open Settings, then Devices, and pick the microphone under Audio devices.
Discord: open User Settings, then Voice & Video, and choose the same Input Device. If you use Voice Activity, lower the sensitivity.

Only one app can use some microphones at a time. Close other apps that use the mic, then try again.

Test Your Speakers Too

To check what others sound like to you, use the speaker test: it plays left, right, bass, and phase checks through your speakers or headphones.

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Questions

How do I know if my mic is on?+

Start the test and say something. If the input level bar moves when you speak, the mic is on and picking up sound. If it stays empty, the mic is muted, blocked, or the wrong one is selected, and the test shows how to fix it.

Why is my microphone not working?+

Most often the browser or system has blocked it, another app is using it, or the wrong microphone is selected. The test shows which one and how to fix it.

How can I hear myself on a mic test?+

Tap Record 5 Seconds and speak. When it stops, the recording plays back here, so you hear what others will hear on a call. Use headphones to avoid echo.

Why does my microphone test show volume 0?+

The mic is muted, its input volume is at 0 in your sound settings, or the wrong input is selected. Check the mute switch on your headset or cable, then raise the input volume in Windows or Mac sound settings.

Is my recording saved?+

No. The 5-second clip stays in your browser so you can play it back, and it is gone when you leave the page.

How do I pick a different microphone?+

After you start the test, choose one from the Microphone list. On phones the browser picks the mic for you.

Does this work for AirPods and Bluetooth headsets?+

Yes. Connect them first, then choose them in the Microphone list. Bluetooth mics switch to a lower-quality call mode while the mic is in use, so they sound thinner than a wired mic.