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Facing Audio Issues with Google Meet?

Audio issues can interrupt meetings and prevent you from being heard or hearing others. Google Meet relies on your operating system and browser to correctly detect and use audio devices.

How to update your audio driver for Google Meet 343.0.8

  • Audio issues in Google Meet such as no microphone detected, no speaker output, distorted sound, or repeated device errors are commonly caused by outdated or misconfigured audio drivers or device permissions.
  • If you're experiencing repeated audio prompts, missing devices, or Meet fails to detect your microphone or speakers, it usually means your system audio setup needs to be updated or refreshed.

To continue troubleshooting audio issues in Google Meet, select your operating system below.

Audio setup and driver steps vary by operating system. Follow the instructions for your device to restore audio in Google Meet.

  • Windows-specific audio components and driver architecture used by Google Meet
  • Common audio issues related to Windows devices and settings

Audio setup and driver steps vary by operating system. Follow the instructions for your device to restore audio in Google Meet.

  • macOS specific audio components and driver architecture used by Google Meet
  • Common audio issues related to iOS devices and settings

Check microphone access

Allow microphone access for the meeting app, your browser, and your device.

In the meeting, click the mic icon and choose the correct device. Approve permission if prompted.
Open site settings for the meeting tab and set Microphone to Allow.
In system privacy settings, enable microphone access for your browser or desktop app.

Update your browser

Install the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge for audio fixes.

Close all windows, reopen Chrome, and rejoin the meeting.

Unmute in the meeting and on your device

At the bottom of the meeting, click Turn on microphone .

Tips:

  • Others can mute you to reduce noise but cannot unmute you.
  • On personal accounts, only the host can mute other participants.
Restart audio services or replug USB devices, then test the mic in system settings.
Open Sound settings and confirm the input device is not muted.
Use Control Center or Sound settings to raise input volume.
Use your mixer or pactl to unmute the capture source.

Troubleshoot other audio issues

  • Reduced sounds in Windows during a meeting: Windows may lower other app volume; adjust Communications settings.
  • Others hear background audio: Use headphones so tab and app sounds stay private.

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