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Android mic test

Check the microphone on your Android phone or tablet in Chrome. No app to install.

Microphone test

Your browser will ask for permission. Choose Allow to start.

Your audio never leaves your device.

Your mic is working

Listening…

–∞ dB

WaitingSay something at your normal speaking volume.

Something went wrong

See how to fix it

Record and play back

Hear exactly how you sound to others.

Your recording will show up here.

Hear yourself live

Plays your mic through your speakers or headphones.

Use headphones to avoid feedback. Speakers can cause a loud squeal.

Your microphone

Microphone
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Sample rate
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Channels
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Echo cancellation
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Noise suppression
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Auto gain control
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Estimated latency
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Level
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Results are approximate. They show what your browser reports, and can differ from what another app or the people on your call hear.

Test your Android microphone in the browser

Whether you have a Samsung Galaxy, a Google Pixel or any other Android phone, this test shows in a few seconds whether the microphone is picking up your voice. It runs in Chrome, Samsung Internet, Firefox and other current Android browsers.

Android has two layers of microphone permission, and both have to say yes: the site needs permission inside the browser, and the browser app needs permission from Android. If the test won’t start, one of those two is switched off.

How to test the mic on your Android phone

  1. Open this page in Chrome

    If a link opened this page inside another app, tap the three dots and choose Open in Chrome.

  2. Tap “Test my mic” and allow access

    Choose Allow or “While using the app” when asked. A green indicator in the top corner of the screen shows the microphone is in use.

  3. Speak into the bottom of the phone

    The main microphone is a small hole on the bottom edge, near the charging port. Talk normally and watch the meter.

  4. Record and play it back

    Press “Record 5 seconds”, then play the clip with your media volume turned up.

Questions and answers

How do I unblock the microphone in Chrome on Android?

Tap the icon at the left of the address bar, tap Permissions, and set Microphone to Allow. If the option isn’t there, open Android Settings, go to Apps, choose Chrome, tap Permissions, and allow Microphone.

Everything is allowed but the meter is still flat. What else can block it?

On Android 12 and newer there’s a system-wide switch. Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings and look for a “Mic access” tile. If it shows as blocked, tap it to turn microphone access back on for all apps.

Why does my Android mic sound quiet or muffled?

A case or a finger covering the mic hole is the most common reason, followed by lint in the opening. Remove the case and test again. If a Bluetooth headset or earbuds are connected, your phone may be using their microphone instead of its own.

Does it matter which browser I use?

Not much. Chrome, Samsung Internet, Firefox, Edge and Brave all support the test. Each browser has its own microphone permission, so you may be asked again when you switch.

People can’t hear me on phone calls but this test works. Why?

Then the microphone hardware is fine. Check that you aren’t muted in the call screen, turn Bluetooth off in case the call is routed to a headset in another room, and restart the phone. If only one app has the problem, check that app’s microphone permission.

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