Turning you microphone on and off

To mute and unmute your microphone, see the appropriate instructions for your device.

Microphone controls on a VR headset

Use one of the following options:

  • Open your menu or tablet, and then select the microphone icon in the side menu.

  • Use the microphone toggle on your Wrist controls.

Microphone controls on Windows and macOS devices

Use one of the following options:

  • Press the Esc key to open your menu, and then select the microphone icon on the side menu.

  • Press the M key to toggle your microphone on and off.

Microphone controls on Android phones and tablets, iPhones, and iPads

If you use headphones with your device, tap the microphone icon in the upper-right corner of the screen to toggle the microphone on and off.

If you don't use headphones, you can't leave your microphone turned on because it may create audio feedback. Instead, you use push-to-talk (PTT). Press the microphone icon when you want to talk, and then release it to mute the microphone again.

Microphone controls on Chromebooks

Use one of the following options:

  • Press the Esc key to open your menu, and then select the microphone icon on the side menu.

  • Press the M key to toggle your microphone on and off.

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