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Recently, Zoom has been plagued by serious security breaches, leading to user data leaks, prompting many to switch to alternative online meeting and teaching apps like Google Meet. However, as the usage of Google Meet increases, some users often encounter audio connection issues such as Google Meet not recognizing the microphone or failing to open the microphone.
When facing microphone or speaker issues during meetings or classes with Meet, the tips for setting up, adjusting audio in Google Meet in the article below will help you solve your problem. First, focus on the settings on Google Meet and then adjust the audio on your device.
Learn how to adjust sound settings on Google Meet.
Article Table of Contents:
I. Adjusting Sound in Google Meet
1. Enable/Disable Google Meet Sound.
2. Change Sound Settings on Google Meet.
3. Enable Subtitles.
4. Chat.
5. Other Options.
II. Troubleshooting Google Meet Sound Not Working Issues.
If your microphone or speaker isn't working with Meet, read on to learn how to adjust sound settings on Google Meet below by Mytour to fix the issue.
If not installed, you can access here to download and install Google Meet:
- Download Google Meet for Android
- Download Google Meet for iPhone
I. Adjusting Sound in Google Meet
Meet users can utilize tools and options within the system to adjust and troubleshoot sound.
1. Enable/Disable Google Meet Sound
In the Chrome browser version of Meet, locate and click on the Mute button at the bottom corner of the screen to adjust, enable/disable sound.
On Android and iOS devices, find and tap on the video display window, then press the Mute button to mute audio. If dialing into a meeting, press *6 to mute or unmute.
2. Change Sound Settings on Google Meet
In the Google Meet call interface on Chrome browser, click on the three-dot icon aligned horizontally at the bottom right of the screen, select 'Settings'.
In the 'Audio' tab, you can adjust audio input (microphone) and output (speaker) settings. On the right side of the microphone options, you'll see a sound icon if Meet detects it. Click the Test button on the right side of the speaker to test audio playback on your speaker.
By default on Android and iOS apps, audio is routed through the device's built-in microphone and speaker. If headphones are plugged in or the device is paired with Bluetooth headphones, the audio will be routed to one of those devices.
3. Enable Subtitles on Google Meet Meetings
During a Google Meet meeting, click on the (...) icon and select the 'subtitles' option. Here, you can choose the language for subtitles and press 'apply' to enable subtitles for the meeting. On Android and iOS apps, find and tap on the CC icon located at the top right corner of the screen to enable subtitles.
- Read more: How to Enable Subtitles on Google Meet Meetings
4. Chat
If audio issues persist on Google Meet, your last resort is to switch to online chat instead of making calls as before. Click or tap on the chat icon to access and start a conversation.
5. Other Options
G Suite admins can control options for dial-in and PIN codes for audio access. If you've tried the above methods but audio issues on Google Meet persist, try using another phone to call your phone number to listen in and join the Google Meet session.
Google Meet is a video conferencing platform that allows you to easily livestream similar to Facebook. Livestreaming with Google Meet is straightforward, just enable the livestream feature.
II. Troubleshooting No Sound on Google Meet and Solutions
2.1. Fixing Sound Issues on Devices
- Restart the device
Try restarting your Chrome browser or device, then log back in and use Google Meet to see if there's any audio.
- System Device Settings
Check your microphone or speaker on your computer, Mac to ensure these devices are configured and functioning properly on Google Meet.
To do this, you need to follow these steps:
- Step 1: Go to System Preferences then click on System Preferences.
- Step 2: Click on Sound then Input.
- Step 3: Next to Input volume, move the slider to verify that the volume bars are moving.
- Step 4: Rejoin the video meeting on Google Meet to double-check.
If you've tested your microphone and found audio issues, you may need to check and update the sound driver on your computer. Refer to the article how to reinstall sound driver on Windows 10 by Mytour for detailed instructions.
- Enable/Disable sound on output audio devices.
Some headphones and devices come with additional physical sound toggle buttons. Therefore, you need to check to ensure you've turned on the button and see if there's sound in the Google Meet meeting.
- Adjust Volume Up / Down
On Android, iOS, and Chrome OS systems, you use the volume up and down keys to adjust device volume. Laptops' keyboards also integrate dedicated keys to control volume.
Try pressing these keys to adjust the sound on the device and check if the video on Google Meet has sound.
2.2. Another Way to Fix Audio Issues, Sound Loss in Google Meet
- Check network connection
Sometimes slow or unstable network connections can cause delays, audio issues on Google Meet.
- Restart your browser
If Google Meet audio issues persist, restart Chrome Browser. If that doesn't work, restart your computer, then increase the microphone volume in the system settings and try again.
- Check Meet status
The G Suite Status Dashboard displays the status of services, including Google Meet. While rare, you should also try checking the Meet status to see if there are any service issues.
- Check your partner's microphone
In some cases, Google Meet audio issues may not originate from you but from your partner's meeting device. To check this issue, you can invite someone else to join the meeting and test the audio while the meeting is in progress.
- Check for app updates
The Google Meet version is also one of the reasons why meetings on Google Meet may have no sound. To fix this, update the Google Meet app to the latest version according to the latest update from the publisher.
- How to fix Google Meet missing record button
Sometimes you may find the record button missing, you can refer to the troubleshooting steps in the article:
- Read more: How to fix Google Meet missing record button
- Check Meet quality tool
G Suite admins can access (and grant access to other users) the Meet quality tool to diagnose connection issues on Meet.
In addition to adjusting audio, you can easily share audio on Google Meeting. If you're unsure, refer to the article How to share audio on Google Meet before.
Sometimes when using Google Meet, you may encounter cases where the microphone is not recognized, or nobody can hear you speak. You can refer to the article How to fix Google Meet microphone not working to resolve this issue.
- Explore more: How to fix Google Meet microphone not working
