Microphone does not work can't talk to copilot

Paul Dalpe 0 Reputation points
2026-01-16T14:20:36.6933333+00:00

I can hear copilot speak but cannot talk to copilot microphone not working

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
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  1. AI answer

    2026-01-16T14:20:49.6866667+00:00

    If you can hear Copilot but cannot speak to it, there may be several reasons for the microphone issue. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can take:

    1. Check Microphone Permissions: Ensure that your application has permission to access the microphone. If permission is denied, you may need to adjust your settings.
    2. Device Availability: Verify that a microphone is connected and recognized by your system. You can check this by using the DeviceManager.getMicrophone API or looking for any errors related to microphone availability.
    3. Check for Hardware Mute: Make sure that your microphone is not muted at the hardware level. Some headsets have physical mute buttons that may need to be checked.
    4. Browser Settings: If you are using a web application, ensure that the microphone input is correctly configured in your browser settings. You may need to refresh the application after making changes.
    5. Network Issues: Sometimes, network problems can affect audio input. Ensure that your internet connection is stable.

    If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your technical administrator or support for further assistance.

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  2. Ferdinand Nanalig 33,430 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-01-17T04:07:39.08+00:00

    Hi, I am an Independent Advisor and welcome to Microsoft Q&A. Let me help you with this issue. Are you using the internal mic? Please hover your mouse over the sound icon at the lower right-hand corner, then right-click it and click Troubleshoot Sound. Let the troubleshooter finish its task, then this should either resolve the problem or display an error message.

    If that doesn't work, we need to remove the Audio driver from the Device Manager and restart the PC to reinstall it.

    Here are the steps to completely remove a Device from your computer.

    Step 1. Use shortcut keys Windows key + X.

    Step 2. Select Device Manager.

    Step 3. Expand the entry Sound, Video, and Game Controllers. Right-click the problematic device, which is either Realtek Audio, or AMD High-definition Audio, or High-Definition Audio, depending on the audio device installed in your PC, and select Uninstall device.

    Step 4. You need to check the option Delete the driver software for this device and then click the Uninstall button.

    Step 5. Reboot the computer.

    After the reboot, please see if the problem is fixed.

    If that still does not work, please visit the support website of your laptop or desktop and then download and install the latest Audio driver then restart the PC.

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  3. marcie teer 0 Reputation points
    2026-10-09T18:07:22.47+00:00

    I can't use troubleshooter because I didn't get all the updates before you shut down updates,

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