Summary
You can join a Zoom conference with audio in two ways - via computer or phone. This article will describe testing device audio.
Accessing Audio Options
When you join a meeting, a prompt will appear if you haven't selected to always join by computer audio. You can click "Test Computer Mic & Speakers" to test your audio devices.
Before a Meeting
- Log into the Zoom client
- Click "Settings"
- If on Windows, click "Audio Settings" (on macOS this tab is open already)
During a Meeting
You can access audio settings and test your audio while you're in a meeting.
- In the menu bar at the bottom of the screen, click the arrow next to Mute/Unmute
- Click "Audio Options"
Testing
Test your Speaker
- Click "Test Speaker" to play a sound
- Check your output volume and device if you can't hear the test sound
Test your Microphone
- In the microphone section, you will see the green input level bar move when Zoom is picking up audio.
- Click "Test Mic" to test your microphone
- Zoom will begin recording your audio. Click the "Recording" button (the same button as the Test Mic button) to end the recording and it will play back
- Click "Automatically adjust microphone settings" if you want Zoom to automatically adjust the input level
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