The laptop does not see the microphone from the headphones: what to do, how to configure

When connecting an external microphone to a laptop, problems often arise, for example, a laptop simply does not see it. Another common malfunction - some applications do not detect the microphone. This is often due to improper operation of the equipment, a malfunction in the settings or an incorrect connection. To correct a possible reason, it is not necessary to immediately go to the repair shop, since most of the problems can be fixed independently.

The laptop does not see the microphone from the headphones: reasons

An intercom has already been installed in any laptop, but many users are not comfortable with the sound quality. Therefore, they acquire external equipment that differs in the connection method:

1. Bluetooth.
2. "Jack".
3. USB port

Wired devices are the most vulnerable, because over time the cord becomes unusable and the microphone cannot perform the main task. Difficulties with connecting the headset wirelessly may only appear during setup. You can check the microphone in the headphones using the built-in Windows application “Voice Recording”.

Problems with the proper operation of the microphone are divided into two categories: those that can be fixed by yourself, and which can only be fixed in the repair shop.

You can fix such problems yourself:

1. Driver Update.
2. Incorrect connection.
3. Viral programs.
4. Incorrect laptop settings.

Serious damage that will require specialist intervention:

1. Sound card issues.
2. Failure of the device itself.
3. Microphone and USB input malfunction.

How to fix the problem

First, what you need to do is make sure the connection is correct. USB devices are installed via the USB connector, usually there are no problems with them. Equipment with a jack connector must be installed in the appropriate port, which shows the sign of the "microphone". On wired equipment, you also need to check the cord. If the wire is broken, the microphone only works in one position. Most often, such simple manipulations allow you to find the cause of the breakdown.

When you connect the Bluetooth headset, you must enable audio transmission to the laptop. Then open the “Control Panel”, find the “Devices” menu. Click “Add equipment”, find the necessary model and activate it.

During problems with installing external equipment, you must check all of the following reasons:

1. Setting up a Bluetooth connection.
2. Cord and port on a PC.
3. Recording Equipment Settings.
4. The presence of drivers.

If the cause is not fixed, it is likely that the gadget is directly damaged. This can be found by connecting the device to another laptop. If a breakdown is identified, you need to return the equipment to the store or give it to specialists for repair.

If the device is working properly, you need to scan your laptop for viruses. Often they infect the main parts of the OS, and external equipment starts to work incorrectly. Free applications are best installed from the sites of the software developer, and the official software to buy in stores.

How to make the settings

If the equipment for transmitting sound works exactly and the cord is whole, then the reason must be sought in the laptop settings. Right-click on the sound icon in the task menu and find “Recording Devices”. A list of all connected equipment appears.

Next, open the "Levels" menu. All sliders must be put in working condition and saved.

Then in the “Recording Devices” you need to right-click on the microphone and click the “Use” button.

Skype Settings

In this application, there are several options for checking the health of the device:

1. In the settings go to “Sound Settings”, after speaking into the microphone, the volume scale will fluctuate if the device is working properly.
2. Make a call to “Test Service” and see the result yourself.
3. Dial a friend and test the sound transmission.

If there is sound on the laptop, but Skype does not detect the device, most likely the reason is the application settings. Here you need to install the necessary microphone and speakers.

Alice Settings

If this application does not hear sound from the microphone, you need to adjust the sound settings on the PC. In Windows, you need to open the tab "Recording Devices", find the required equipment and check the "default" box. Then you need to test the application: click on the voice control icon and say a few sentences. If the sound bar is active, everything is fine.

To use the Alice application, you do not need to constantly enable the sound activation of a specific device. In the settings you need to set the voice definition, in this case it will immediately respond to the call by name.

Voice control in Alice can be blocked by an antivirus. You must disable it and check the application. If this does not fix the problem, you need to contact Yandex technical support.

Now it’s clear why the laptop does not see the microphone from the headphones, and what to do about it.