Voice chat not working in game even though your mic works
Game voice chat is different from your console's microphone settings. You need to turn on chat for that specific game. Go into the game's settings or audio menu, find voice chat or party chat settings, and make sure it's switched on. If it's already on, turn it off and back on again. That fixes it most of the time.
Your microphone works for the console, but the game itself has its own voice chat settings that need to be switched on. Some games also need you to give them permission to access your microphone. If the setting is off, everyone on your team will just see silence instead of your voice. Turning it on in the game settings solves it almost instantly.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Looking for voice chat settings in the console instead of in the game. Each game has its own voice chat settings
- Leaving voice chat turned on but with the microphone volume at zero. The toggle says on but no sound is getting through
- Being in a party chat and not realizing it's blocking the game's voice chat
Signs you need professional help
- You've turned on voice chat in the game but still can't be heard by anyone. Your microphone works in the console test but the game says it can't find a microphone. Voice chat was working until recently and now it's completely broken.
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