Can't hear or be heard in Teams calls

Fix audio device problems in Teams.

Microsoft Teams device
What you needAffects
Teams on your computerYour speaker and microphone

1. Check your devices

  1. Open device settingsDuring a call, open More → Settings → Device settings.
  2. Choose the right onesSelect the correct speaker and microphone.
  3. Check mute and volumeCheck your headset isn't muted and the volume is up.

2. If it still fails

Restart Teams. Check your computer's privacy settings allow Teams to use the microphone.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely cause and fix
Headset doesn't appearUnplug it, plug it back in and restart Teams.
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