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 playback
Click "Automatically adjust microphone settings" if you want Zoom to automatically adjust the input level
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