What to do if Zoom can't detect microphone in Windows 11, how to fix it

Zoom has become a necessity lately. Whether students or working class professionals, we are all doing video conferencing for one reason or another. But what do you do if Zoom can’t detect your microphone in Windows 11?

Now, many of us may have been in a similar situation where the microphone doesn’t seem to be working properly, but just unmuting it worked. This is always the case now. There may be several other issues that may cause the same issue.

So, without further ado, let’s discuss the root causes and the most effective solutions for Zoom not detecting microphone in Windows 11.

Why can’t Zoom detect the microphone?

If we started listing the possible causes of this problem, it would be a never-ending list. But after going through several forums during our research, we were able to identify the most common issues and list them below:

• Misconfigured Settings
• Improper Connection
• Incorrect microphone selection
• Running an outdated version of Zoom or microphone driver

The best part though is that most of these issues can be fixed within minutes Detect and eliminate so you don't miss any important Zoom calls. If Zoom cannot detect the microphone in Windows 11, let us now show you how to fix it.

What should I do if Zoom can't detect the microphone in Windows 11?

1. Check the connection

If you are using an external microphone, whether wired or wireless, you must first check the connection. In most cases, incorrect connection behind Zoom fails to detect the microphone in Windows 11.

2. Make sure to join using audio

1. When you click the Zoom call link to join, you will be asked if you want to join with audio. Make sure the Join computer audio option is selected.
2. If you somehow missed that part, you can always enable audio. Just click the Join Audio button in the lower left corner, then click the Join Audio option when prompted.

3. Verify whether Zoom can use the microphone

1. Press Windows IStartSettings Application and select Privacy & Security from the tabs listed in the left navigation pane.
2. Click Microphone under App Permissions.
3. Scroll down to find the Zoom app and make sure the section listed below it has access to the microphone, in addition to the app itself.

You are bound to run into issues with any app without the required permissions, and the same goes for Zoom. After providing the relevant permissions, check if the error has been fixed. ###

4. Check if the correct microphone is selected

1. Click the small karat icon near the upper right corner of the "Mute" button.
2. Now, select the desired microphone from the ones listed here.

5. Increase the volume and zoom settings of Windows 11

1. Press Windows IStart "Settings" application and select "Sound" from the list of options to the right of the "System" tab.
2. Now, drag the volume slider to the right below the input section until you get the desired level.
3. Next, click the karat icon near the upper right corner of the Mute button to see the various audio options in your Zoom call.
4. SelectAudio Settings from the menu's list of options.
5. Now, drag the slider for Input Level Volume to the right until you get the desired output and uncheck Automatically adjust microphone volume Checkbox.

If you previously set the volume too low or perhaps misconfigured it, increasing the microphone input should solve the problem. If you notice any improvement in moving the slider, drag it all the way to the right for maximum input.

Although in this case, Zoom doesn't actually detect the microphone in Windows 11, it appears so because others can't hear you. However, if that's the case, these steps should help.

6. Update Zoom

1. Click the ZoomProfile icon in the upper right corner of the home screen.
2. Next, selectCheck for Updates from the list of options that appears.

7. Update the microphone driver

1. Press Windows SStartSearch menu, enter Device Manager in the text field at the top and click on the relevant search results that appear.
2. Locate and double-click the Audio Input and Output entry.
3. Now, right-click on the problematic microphone and select Update Driver from the context menu.
4. Select Automatically search for drivers from the two options listed in the Update Driver window.
5. Your operating system will now scan for the best driver available on your system and install it for the microphone.

Drivers are critical software that help relay commands between the device and the operating system. If these are outdated or broken for some reason, you may run into problems with your device, in this case the microphone.

So, if Zoom fails to detect the microphone in Windows 11, updating its driver may help. The Device Manager methods listed above only scan for already downloaded versions, so if you haven't gotten one before, your chances of updating are bleak.

8. Reinstall Zoom

1. Press Windows ILaunch Settings and select from the left navigation pane Application tab.
2. Click Apps and Features on the right.
3. Next, find the Zoom application, click the ellipsis next to it, and select Uninstall from the menu.
4. Again, click Uninstall in the confirmation prompt that pops up.
5. After deletion, follow the steps listed in this tutorial to reinstall Zoom.

If none of the above methods resolve the issue of Zoom not detecting the microphone in Windows 11, it is most likely an issue with the application itself. In this case, uninstalling the app and then reinstalling it will get it up and running.

What should I do if Zoom cannot detect the camera/webcam in Windows 11?

Now that you know how to fix microphone issues in Zoom, another common issue users encounter is camera issues. Many people have reported that Zoom is not detecting the camera in Windows 11.

#These are the most effective ways to fix Zoom not detecting microphone in Windows 11. Zoom is such an important app during these work-from-home days, so resolving issues quickly becomes even more important.

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