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How to Fix Mic not Working on Chromebook

Are you having trouble with your Chromebook’s microphone not working? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! In this blog post, we’ll share some tips and tricks on how to fix this issue.

Check your microphone settings

If your microphone isn’t working on your Chromebook, try the following steps:

  • Open Chrome .
  • At the top right, click More Settings.
  • At the bottom, click Advanced.
  • In the “Privacy and security” section, click Content settings.
  • Click Microphone.

Turn Ask before accessing on or off Toggle sites can ask to access your microphone on or off. If you set it to On, you’ll be alerted whenever a site wants to use your microphone.

Update your Chromebook’s software

If you’ve recently updated your Chromebook’s software, your microphone might not work automatically. To fix this, try restarting your Chromebook:

  1. Press Esc + Refresh + Power.
  2. When your Chromebook starts up, sign in and wait for the desktop to load.
  3. Press Ctrl + Alt + T to open Chrome’scroshshell. Type “update_engine_client –check_for_update” (without the quotation marks), then press Enter.
  4. If an update is found, it will install automatically. Once it’s done, restart your Chromebook one more time and check if the microphone works.

Try a different microphone

If you’re having trouble getting your microphone to work on your Chromebook, there are a few things you can try.

First, make sure that your Chromebook’s microphone is not muted. To do this, open the Chrome menu and click on “Settings.” Click on the “Advanced” section, and then scroll down to the “Privacy and security” section. Make sure that the “Microphone” toggle is set to “On.”

If your Chromebook’s microphone still isn’t working, try using a different microphone. If you have a headset with a built-in microphone, try using that instead of the one built into your Chromebook. If you don’t have a headset, you can try using the built-in microphone on another device, such as a smartphone or tablet.

If you’re still having trouble getting your microphone to work, contact your Chromebook’s manufacturer for further assistance.

Check your sound settings

If you’re using a Chromebook that supports Android apps, you can try the following:

  • Open the Chrome browser.
  • At the top right, click More Settings.
  • At the bottom, click Advanced.
  • Under “Privacy and security,” click Site settings.
  • Click Microphone or Camera. If you see “Block,” click it to change it to “Allow.”
  • reload the page and check if your problem is fixed.

Try a different Chrome extension

If you’re using a Bluetooth headset, speaker, or other audio device, try connecting it directly to your computer instead.

If you have an external microphone plugged in, unplug it and plug it back in. Then restart Chrome.

If you’re still having trouble, try a different Chrome extension. To do this:

  1. Open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More More tools Extensions.
  3. On the extension you want to remove, click Remove.

Check your Chrome settings

If you’re using a Chromebook that supports Android apps, check your Chrome settings to make sure your microphone is enabled:

  • On your Chromebook, open Chrome .
  • At the top right, click More Settings.
  • Under “Privacy and security,” click Site settings.
  • Click Microphone.
  • Turn Ask before accessing on or off.

If it’s turned on, you’ll be asked for permission before any site can use your microphone. If it’s turned off, sites can start to record when you’re on them.

Check your computer’s settings

If you’re using a Chromebook, there’s a chance that your microphone settings are disabled by default. To fix this, follow these steps:

  1. Click the menu button in the top-right corner of your screen.
  2. Select “Settings”.
  3. Click on “Advanced”.
  4. Under the “Privacy and security” section, click on “Content settings”.
  5. Click on “Microphone”.
  6. Make sure that the “Ask before accessing” option is turned on.

Contact Chrome support

If your microphone isn’t working on your Chromebook, you may need to update Chrome or your Chromebook software. To check for an update:

  • On your Chromebook, open Chrome.
  • At the top right, click More.
  • Click Update Google Chrome. If you don’t see this option, you’re on the latest version.
  • Click Relaunch.
  • Once you’ve updated Chrome, try using your microphone again.

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