The laptop does not see the microphone from the headphones

When connecting to a laptop external microphone, problems often arise, for example, a laptop just does not see it. Another common problem is that some applications do not identify the microphone. This is often due to improper operation of the equipment, failure in the settings or incorrect connection. To correct a possible cause, it is not necessary to immediately go to the repair shop, since most of the problems can be fixed by yourself.

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

An intercom is already installed in any laptop, however, the quality of sound transmission of many users does not suit. Therefore, they acquire external equipment, which is different way to connect:

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

Wired devices are most vulnerable, because after a while the cord becomes unusable and the microphone can not perform the main task. Difficulties in connecting a headset via wireless communication can only appear during setup. You can check the microphone in the headphones using the built-in Windows Voice Recording application.

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

You can fix the following problems yourself:

1. Update drivers.
2. Wrong connection.
3. Virus programs.
4. Incorrect laptop settings.

Serious damage that will require the intervention of specialists:

1. Sound card problems.
2. Failure of the device itself.
3. Malfunction in microphone jack and USB input.

How to fix the problem

First of all, what needs to be done is to make sure the connection is correct. USB devices are installed via a USB connector, there is usually no problem with them. Equipment with a "jack" must be installed in the appropriate port, which shows the sign "microphone". On wire equipment 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 a breakdown.

During the connection of the Bluetooth headset it is necessary to allow sound transmission to the laptop. Then open the "Control Panel", find the menu "Devices". Click "Add equipment", find the necessary model and activate it.

During problems with the installation of external equipment, it is necessary to check all the reasons listed below:

1. Bluetooth connection setup.
2. Cord and port on PC.
3. Settings "recording equipment".
4. The presence of drivers.

If the cause is not corrected, it is probably a matter of directly breaking the gadget. You can find this out by connecting the device to another laptop. If a breakdown is found, you need to return the equipment to the store or give it to a specialist for repair.

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

How to make settings

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

Next you need to open the "Levels" menu. All sliders must be put into working condition and saved.

Then in "Recording Devices" you must right-click on the microphone and click the "Use" button.

Skype settings

In this application, there are several options for verifying device health:

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 "Test Service" and see for yourself the result.
3. Dial a friend and test the sound transmission.

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

Alice Settings

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

To use the application "Alice" does not need to constantly include the activation of the sound of a particular device. In the settings you need to install a voice definition, in this case, it will immediately respond to the appeal by name.

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

Now I understand why the laptop does not see the microphone from the headphones, and what to do about it.