Microphone
Mic not working in ZoomNobody can hear you, or Zoom says “Unable to detect your microphone”Mic not working in TeamsFor the new Teams app and Teams in a browser, on Windows and Mac.Mic not working in DiscordDesktop app, browser and mobileMic not working in Google MeetMeet is a web app: the browser’s permission and the OS privacy switch for the browser are what matter.Mic not working on Windows 11Laptop array, USB mic, headset or Bluetooth — the same order of checks finds the fault.Mic not working on MacMacBook internal mic, USB or Bluetooth headset, external interface.
Camera
Camera not working in ZoomBlack video, “Zoom is unable to detect a camera”, or the wrong camera showing.Camera not working in TeamsNew Teams and Teams in the browser, Windows and Mac.Camera not working in Google MeetBlack tile, “Camera is blocked” or “Camera failed”.Webcam fails exam check (Pearson VUE, ProctorU…)Pearson VUE OnVue, ProctorU, Examity, Honorlock, Proctorio and Respondus Monitor all need the camera exclusivelyCamera not working on MacBuilt-in FaceTime HD camera or external USB webcam.Camera not working on Windows 11Built-in laptop camera or USB webcam.
Sound, input and browser
Headphones only play on one sideUse the left/right test to see which side is silent, then find out whether it is software, the plug or the headphones.Controller stick driftYour character walks on its own or the camera creepsSome keyboard keys not workingPress every key in the tester: what lights up tells you whether it is software, dirt or hardware.No sound from speakersPlay the test tone, then follow the listBrowser blocked camera/micWebsites can only ask once