Choose the right microphone and speaker in Teams
Teams desktop; connected headset if used
When to use this: Choose the right microphone and speaker in Teams — use these initial checks when this matches your situation. On a work or school device, follow your organization's policies and stop if a setting is managed.
- Connect your headset before the meeting.
- Open Teams settings and find Devices or the audio device settings.
- Choose your intended speaker and microphone separately.
- Use the available test option, or arrange a short test with a colleague.
- Check the headset’s physical mute switch as well as Teams mute.
Check the result: You can hear the test and your voice reaches the selected microphone.
Stop and get help when needed: Do not change organization-wide meeting policies. Avoid testing with confidential conversations.
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Official references: - Microsoft guidance: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/teams/notifications-settings/manage-your-device-settings-in-microsoft-teams
Updated 2026-09-30