Mic is off due to the size of the call on Google Meet [Fix]
- If your mic is off due to the size of the call on Google Meet, the annoying issue may be related to your browser.
- In that regard, make sure to save your unsaved progress and just restart your current browser.
- When your mic is off due to the size of the call and you want a quick solution, you may also unmute yourself manually.
- If you are muted due to the number of participants, restarting your PC may also fix the problem.
During the pandemic, most companies shifted their focus and resources towards developing and improving their web conferencing tools.
Because social distancing became the norm, everyone had to adapt. People started working and attending school from their bedrooms.
Corporate giants such as Google invested in their conferencing platforms. Google Meet is the go-to choice of institutions most of the time, so you can imagine that there are countless meetings taking place as we speak.
However, even the most used app on the market can encounter some issues from time to time.
People have reported that, when their meeting includes a substantial amount of people, their microphones get automatically turned off/disabled.
How can I fix sound issues on Google Meet?
1. Unmute yourself manually
- Click on the microphone icon at the bottom.
- Your microphone should now be unmuted.
While this is an obvious solution, sometimes all you need to do to fix an issue is right in front of you.
Even if the app muted you due to the increased number of participants, you can simply mute yourself and it should fix the issue most of the time.
2. Troubleshoot the microphone
- Click on Start.
- Select Settings. A window should pop up.
- Click on System.
- Go to the Sound section on the left of your screen.
- Scroll down to the Input section.
- Select the device you want to troubleshoot.
- Click on Troubleshoot.
- Follow the steps that pop up on the screen.
Fortunately for you, Microsoft has already implemented a way of detecting and potentially solving your microphone problems.
Following these steps should ensure that your microphone is working properly. This setup will identify any possible problems with your device.
If it does not encounter anything unusual, it means your problem is probably software-related because your input device is not malfunctioning.
3. Restart your browser
It’s not unusual for the browser or the meeting itself to act up. Make sure you close and open them again. Also, make sure you save your unsaved progress before closing any open tab.
You can also try using a different browser. Sometimes applications work better on different browsers, so don’t hesitate to give a try to this tip as well.
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4. Restart your PC/laptop
If simply restarting your browser won’t fix the problem, try restarting your device.
Sometimes the plugged chords of your different input/output devices can get their signals messed up, resulting in malfunctioning. A fresh start should settle everything.
There you go. These easy and simple solutions should cover up all the possible issues you could have with your microphone during Google Meet calls.
Most of them do not require elaborate fixes since the problem usually solves itself after restarting your system.
Do not hesitate to give us feedback about the solutions written above. Also, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It is very simple. All you have to do is follow the instructions in this quick article dedicated to hiding the bottom bar in Google Meet.
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Google has integrated controls for such things. Read more about it in our detailed guide about using Google Meet in Gmail.
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There could be many reasons. Take a look at this thorough article dedicated to fixing the mic issue in Google Meet to find out more.
