Testing and Adjusting Audio Before or After Joining a Meeting
Prerequisites:
A microphone, like the built-in one, a USB mic, or an inline mic on headphones.
Speakers or headphones.
How to Test and Adjust Audio (Windows, macOS, Linux):
1. Test Audio When Joining a Meeting:
Click "Test Speaker and Microphone" upon joining.
For speakers: If you can't hear the ringtone, switch speakers until you do.
For microphones: Speak, and if you don't hear a reply, switch mics until you do.
Click "Join with Computer Audio" after testing.
2. Test Audio Settings Before a Meeting:
In the Zoom desktop client, click your profile picture, then "Settings", and select the "Audio" tab.
Test and select different speakers and microphones as needed, and adjust volumes.
Consider enabling "Automatically adjust microphone volume" for optimal input levels.
Troubleshoot Your Microphone:
macOS 10.14 Mojave or earlier: Ensure Zoom has access to the microphone in system permissions.
Windows 10: Check "Microphone privacy settings" to allow Zoom access.
Mobile Devices (Android, iOS):
Join a Test Meeting:
Visit Zoom's test page and join a test meeting to check audio settings.
During the first meeting, you'll need to permit Zoom to access your microphone.
Zoom automatically tests your device's speaker and microphone.
Join With Device Audio in a Meeting:
In the Zoom mobile app, start or join a meeting.
Choose audio connection options: Wifi/Cellular Data or Dial in.
Use the meeting controls to mute/unmute or switch audio methods.
General Tips for Troubleshooting Audio:
Ensure your audio devices are properly connected and not muted.
Check for Zoom’s permission to access audio devices in your system’s privacy settings.
For persistent issues, consider seeking help from Zoom support or community forums.