Top 16 Solutions for Discord Microphone Problems on PC and Mobile

Restart Your Device

If you're experiencing issues with your Discord microphone, the simplest and often most effective solution is to restart your device. This applies to both computers and mobile phones. A single restart can resolve temporary issues that might be affecting the microphone's functionality.

Reconnect External Microphone

If you're using an external microphone, try unplugging and replugging it. Ensure the USB port or 3.5 mm jack is clean, as dust particles can cause connectivity issues. For Bluetooth devices like AirPods, disconnect and reconnect them to your device.

Unmute Yourself

On the PC version of Discord, you might have accidentally muted yourself. Check the microphone icon next to your username at the bottom left of the screen. If there's a red slash, click on the icon to unmute yourself.

Grant Microphone Access

Ensure that Discord has the necessary permissions to use your microphone. On mobile devices, go to your device's settings, find the Discord app, and grant microphone access. On PC, check your operating system's settings to ensure Discord is allowed to use the microphone.

Log Out and Log In Again

Sometimes, simply logging out of Discord and logging back in can resolve microphone issues. This step can refresh the app's settings and reconnect the microphone.

Select Correct Microphone as Input Device

Make sure Discord is using the correct microphone. Here’s how to do it:

• On PC:
  • Open the Discord app.
  • Click on the “Settings” icon at the bottom.
  • Navigate to “Voice & Video” under the “App Settings” section.
  • Select the desired microphone from the drop-down box under “Input device.”
  • Adjust the input volume using the available slider.
  • Test the microphone by clicking the “Let’s Check” button.

Disable Advanced Voice Features

Discord's advanced voice features can sometimes interfere with microphone functionality. Try disabling these features one by one to see if they are causing the issue:

• On PC:
  • Go to “Discord Settings → Voice & Video.”
  • Turn off features like Auto Sensitivity, Noise Suppression, Echo Cancellation, Noise Reduction, Advanced Voice Activity, and Quality of Service (QoS).

Change Audio System

Switching the audio system in Discord can sometimes resolve microphone issues:

• On PC:
  • Open the Discord app and go to “Settings → Voice & Video.”
  • Scroll down to the “Audio Subsystem” section and switch between different systems (Standard, Legacy, Experimental) to find the one that works for you.

Check Input Mode

Ensure you are not accidentally set to “Push to Talk” mode:

• On PC:
  • Go to “Discord Settings → Voice & Video.”
  • Check the input mode and switch to “Voice Activity” if necessary.

Clear Cache (Android)

For Android users, clearing the Discord app cache can resolve microphone issues:

• On Android:
  • Go to your device's settings.
  • Find the Discord app and clear its cache.

Run Discord as Administrator

Running Discord as an administrator can sometimes resolve permission issues:

• On PC:
  • Right-click the Discord shortcut and select “Run as administrator”.

Reset Discord Voice Settings

Resetting the voice settings can revert any changes that might be causing the issue:

• On PC:
  • Go to “Discord Settings → Voice & Video.”
  • Scroll down and click on “Reset Voice Settings”.

Run Sound Troubleshooter

Using the sound troubleshooter on your PC can help identify and fix microphone issues:

• On PC:
  • Right-click the sound icon in the Start bar and select “Open Sound settings.”
  • Go to the “Sound Control Panel” and run the sound troubleshooter.

Check Microphone Settings

Ensure your microphone is properly configured in your operating system:

• On PC:
  • Right-click the sound icon in the Start bar and select “Open Sound settings.”
  • Go to the “Recording” tab and ensure your microphone is selected and enabled. If it's not visible, check the options to show disabled and disconnected devices.

Update Microphone Audio Driver

Outdated audio drivers can cause microphone issues. Update your microphone's audio driver:

• On PC:
  • Go to the “Device Manager.”
  • Find the microphone under the “Sound, video and game controllers” section.
  • Right-click and select “Update driver”.

Reinstall Discord

If all else fails, reinstalling Discord can resolve persistent issues:

• On PC and Mobile:
  • Uninstall Discord from your device.
  • Download and reinstall the latest version of Discord.

Additional Tips

Windows Sound Settings

Sometimes, changing the microphone input in Windows sound settings can resolve issues:

• On PC:
  • Go to the sound settings.
  • Change the microphone input to a different device and then back to the original one. This can sometimes resolve connectivity issues.

Disable Optional Microphone Enhancements

Disabling optional microphone enhancements can improve microphone performance:

• On PC:
  • Go to the “Sound Control Panel.”
  • Choose the “Recording” tab, right-click on your selected recording device, and select “Properties.”
  • Disable any optional enhancements.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve most issues related to your Discord microphone not working. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to Discord's support team for further assistance.