This article shows you what you can do if your microphone not working in xbox app on windows 11/10. Affected users reported that the microphone is not working in the Xbox app only. When they open other apps, their microphone works fine. The problem persists whether they use a headset or an external microphone.
Why isn’t my microphone working in the Xbox app?
There are many reasons why your microphone is not working in the Xbox app. Your privacy settings are the most common cause of this problem. Apart from this, incorrect Xbox app settings and a corrupted microphone driver can also trigger this error. Also, make sure your microphone is set as the default device on your system.
Microphone doesn’t work in Xbox app on Windows 11/10
If he microphone not working in xbox app, the affected person’s voice does not reach other people in Xbox Party Chat, while you can hear other people clearly. If something like this happens to you, use the following solutions to resolve the issue.
- Connect your headphones to another USB port
- Run Recording Audio Troubleshooter
- Check your privacy settings
- Make sure your microphone is set as the default device
- Change the default audio channel
- Make sure you have selected the correct microphone in the Xbox app
- Uninstall and reinstall your microphone driver
- Update or reinstall the Xbox app
Let’s see all these solutions in detail:
1]Plug your headset into another USB port
If you are using a USB headset, plug it into another USB port and check if the issue persists.
2]Run Recording Audio Troubleshooter
The problem is related to your microphone. So running Recording Audio Troubleshooter can help. Follow the instructions below:
- Open Windows 11/10 Settings.
- Gonna “System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.” In Windows 10, you may see additional troubleshooters instead of other troubleshooters.
- Locate the Audio recording Troubleshooter and run it.
If this doesn’t help, check your privacy settings.
3]Check your privacy settings
You may also have restricted the use of your microphone in the Xbox app. Please check your privacy settings to confirm this. The following steps will guide you in this:
- Open Windows 11/10 Settings.
- Select Privacy & Security. In Windows 10, you will see Privacy instead of Privacy and Security.
- Now click Microphone.
- Make sure the microphone access the button is on.
- Expand the Allow apps to access your microphone eyelash. Also, make sure the button next to it is turned on.
- Scroll down and toggle on next to xbox.
Now, your microphone should start working. If not, the problem may be associated with the microphone driver or incorrect Xbox app settings. Let’s see how to fix more problems.
4]Make sure your microphone is set as default device
If you are using an external microphone, make sure it is set as the default device on your PC. The steps to verify this are as follows:
- Open the control Panel.
- Type sound in the Control Panel search and select sound from the search results.
- When the Sound Settings box opens, go to the Recording tab, and see if there is a green mark on your microphone. Otherwise, it is not set as the default device.
- Right click on your microphone and select Set as default device.
5]Change Default Audio Channel
Most of the affected users found that the microphone stops working in the Xbox app when the 1 channel, 24-bit, 192khz, studio quality the audio format is selected. Check your default audio format. If you find that the same audio channel is selected for your microphone, please select another format. First, open the sound settings box by following the steps explained in the solution above and then follow the steps written below:
- Go to the Recording eyelash.
- Right click on your default microphone and select Properties.
- Go to the Advanced eyelash.
- Click the dropdown menu below the default format and select another audio channel.
- Click Apply and then click OK.
According to reports, 2 channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD quality) The audio format was found to be effective in solving the problem.
6]Make sure you have selected the correct microphone in the Xbox app
It is possible that you are experiencing the problem due to an incorrect configuration of the Xbox app. Make sure you have selected the correct microphone in the Xbox app settings. The following steps will guide you in this:
- Open your Xbox app.
- Click on your profile icon and select Settings.
- Select Audio from the left side.
- Click on the input device dropdown and select your microphone.
7]Uninstall and reinstall your microphone driver
If trying the solutions above still doesn’t fix the problem, your microphone driver may be corrupted. Now, you need to uninstall and reinstall your microphone driver.
- Open Device Manager.
- Expand the Audio inputs and outputs branch.
- Right click on your microphone driver and select uninstall device.
- Restart your computer.
See if the problem persists.
I hope the solutions provided in this article have helped you.
8]Update or reinstall the Xbox app
Check if you are using the outdated version of the Xbox app. If yes, there is an update for the app in the Microsoft Store. Update the Xbox app. If this doesn’t work, uninstall and reinstall the Xbox app.
How do I find my default microphone in Windows 11?
You can find the default microphone in the sound settings in Windows 11. Open Control Panel and go to “Hardware and Sound > Sound.” Select the Recording eyelash. The default microphone will show a green checkmark.
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