How to Fix Microphone and Headset Issues Step 1: Check Physical Connections Make sure your headset is securely plugged into the correct port (USB or audio jack) If wireless, make sure it's powered on and connected via Bluetooth or dongle Step 2: Try Another Port or Device Plug your headset into a different USB port or audio jack Try the headset on another computer or device to rule out hardware issues Step 3: Set the Correct Input and Output Device Press the Windows button on your keyboard, and type "Settings", click the Settings icon On the System tab menu select Sound Under Output, select your headset or preferred speakers (or add a new device if required) Under Input, select the correct microphone sp(or add a new device) Step 4: Check Volume and Mute Settings Make sure your headset volume is turned up and it's not muted (physical mute button on keyboard -usually F4- or software mute) Also check Windows volume mixer (right-click the speaker icon > Open Volume Mixer) Confirm that the correct devices are selected, and verify that the Apps are not showing a muted icon, if they do show a mute icon, click the icon to unmute the app Step 5: Test Microphone in Windows In Settings > System > Sound, scroll down to Input > Select your active microphone (click on it) > Click on Start Test Speak and see if the bar moves, indicating input is being detected Step 6: Check App-Specific Settings (Teams) In Teams: Click the tree dots on the top right corner of the Teams App > Settings > Devices > Make sure the correct mic and speaker are selected Step 7: Try Windows Troubleshooter Go to Windows Settings > System > Sound Scroll down and click “Troubleshoot” under Input or Output to let Windows diagnose and fix issues Step 8: Restart Your Computer A full restart can refresh device connections and resolve audio conflicts
