Microphone is not working in Xbox app on Windows 11/10

This article shows you what you can do if your microphone is not working in Xbox app on Windows 11/10. The affected users reported that the microphone does not work only in the Xbox app. When they open other apps, their microphone works fine. The issue persists whether they use a headset with a microphone or an external microphone.

Why does my mic not work on Xbox app?

There are many reasons why your mic is not working on the Xbox app. Your privacy settings are the most common cause of this issue. Apart from this, incorrect Xbox app settings and a corrupted microphone driver can also trigger this error. Also, make sure that your microphone is set as the default device on your system.

Microphone is not working in Xbox app on Windows 11/10

If the microphone does not work in Xbox app, the affected person’s voice does not reach other people in Xbox Party Chat, whereas he can hear other people clearly. If such a thing happens to you, use the following solutions to resolve the problem.

1. Connect your headset to another USB port
2. Run Recording Audio Troubleshooter
3. Check your privacy settings
4. Make sure that your microphone is set as the default device
5. Change the default audio channel
6. Make sure that you have selected the right microphone in the Xbox app
7. Uninstall and reinstall your microphone driver
8. Update or reinstall the Xbox app

Let’s see all these solutions in detail:

1] Connect your headset to another USB port

If you are using a USB headset, connect it to another USB port and check if the issue persists.

2] Run Recording Audio Troubleshooter

The issue is related to your microphone. Therefore, running the Recording Audio Troubleshooter can help. Go through the following instructions:

1. Open Windows 11/10 Settings.
2. Go to “System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.” In Windows 10, you may see Additional troubleshooters instead of Other troubleshooters.
3. Locate the Recording Audio Troubleshooter and run it.

If this does not help, check your privacy settings.

3] Check your privacy settings

It is also possible that you have restricted the Xbox app from using your microphone. Check your privacy settings to confirm this. The following steps will guide you on this:

1. Open Windows 11/10 Settings.
2. Select Privacy & Security. In Windows 10, you will see Privacy instead of Privacy & Security.
3. Now, click Microphone.
4. Make sure that the Microphone access button is turned on.
5. Expand the Let apps access your microphone tab. Also, make sure that the button next to it is turned on.
6. Scroll down and turn on the button next to Xbox.

Now, your microphone should start working. If not, the problem may be associated with your microphone driver or your Xbox app incorrect settings. Let’s see how to troubleshoot further.

4] Make sure that your microphone is set as the default device

If you are using an external microphone, make sure that it is set as a default device on your PC. The steps to check this are as follows:

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Type sound in Control Panel search and select sound from the search results.
3. When the Sound settings box opens, go to the Recording tab, and see if there is a green tick on your microphone. If not, it is not set as the default device.
4. Right-click on your microphone and select Set as Default device.

5] Change the default audio channel

Most affected users found that the microphone stops working in the Xbox app when the 1 Channel, 24 bit, 192khz, Studio Quality audio format is selected. Check your default audio format. If you find that the same audio channel is selected for your microphone, select another format. First, open the sound settings box by following the steps explained in the previous fix, and then follow the steps written below:

1. Go to the Recording tab.
2. Right-click on your default microphone and select Properties.
3. Go to the Advanced tab.
4. Click on the drop-down under the Default format and select another audio channel.
5. Click Apply and then click OK.

According to the reports, 2 channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality) audio format was found effective in resolving the issue.

6] Make sure that you have selected the right microphone in the Xbox app

You may be experiencing the issue due to incorrect Xbox app settings. Make sure that you have selected the right microphone in your Xbox app settings. The following steps will guide you on this:

1. Open your Xbox app.
2. Click on your profile icon and select Settings.
3. Select Audio from the left side.
4. Click on the Input device drop-down and select your microphone.

7] Uninstall and reinstall your microphone driver

If despite trying the above fixes, the problem is not fixed, your microphone driver may be corrupted. Now, you have to uninstall and reinstall your microphone driver.

1. Open the Device Manager.
2. Expand the Audio inputs and outputs branch.
3. Right-click on your microphone driver and select Uninstall device.
4. Restart your computer.

See if the issue persists.

I hope the solutions provided in this article 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 Microsoft Store. Update the Xbox app. If this does not 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 on Windows 11. Open the Control Panel and go to “Hardware and Sound > Sound.” Select the Recording tab. The default microphone will show a green tick.

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