Get tips for how to set up and test microphones in Windows.

Select Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone and make sure Microphone access is turned on. Make sure Let apps access your microphone is turned on, then choose which apps have access.

Learn how to give your Windows device permission to access your microphone.

To use voice typing, you'll need to be connected to the internet, have a working microphone, and have your cursor in a text box. Once you turn on voice typing, it will start listening automatically.

Set up a microphone Before you set up speech recognition, make sure you have a microphone set up. Select (Start) > Settings > Time & language > Speech. Under Microphone, select the Get started button. The Speech wizard window opens, and the setup starts automatically.

Learn how to set up the new voice access feature with your microphone in Windows.

Learn how to select and change input devices, and how to configure button actions for select microphone devices.

In Windows, having a camera and microphone as part of your device lets you make Teams video calls, take pictures, record videos, and more. Many apps and services request and use the camera or microphone, and Windows settings give you control over which apps can use your camera or microphone.

If you're having trouble hearing audio in Teams, you might be having trouble with your microphone. Here are some solutions to get you back on track. Solutions include: updating device drivers, checking privacy settings.

Get tips for how to set up and test microphones in Windows.