# Testing Audio Before Joining a Meeting

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If you haven't enabled the [setting to automatically join by computer audio](https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362623-Changing-Settings-in-the-Desktop-Client-or-Mobile-App), you can test your speaker and microphone before joining a meeting:

1. After [joining a meeting](https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193), click **Test speaker and microphone**.\
   &#x20;![](https://assets.zoom.us/images/en-us/desktop/generic/in-meeting/join-with-computer-audio.png)
2. The meeting will display a pop-up window to test your speakers. If you don't hear the ringtone, use the drop-down menu or click **No** to switch speakers until you hear the ringtone. Click **Yes** to continue to the microphone test.\
   &#x20;![](https://assets.zoom.us/images/en-us/desktop/generic/in-meeting/testing-speaker-pop-up-window.png)
3. If you don't hear an audio replay, use the drop-down menu or click **No** to switch microphones until you hear the reply. Click **Yes** when you hear the replay.\
   &#x20;![](https://assets.zoom.us/images/en-us/desktop/generic/in-meeting/testing-microphone-pop-up-window.png)
4. Click **Join with Computer Audio**.\
   &#x20;![](https://assets.zoom.us/images/en-us/desktop/generic/in-meeting/speaker-and-microphone-looks-good.png)
5. Click **Join with Computer Audio** to join the test meeting with the selected microphone and speakers.\
   &#x20;![](https://assets.zoom.us/images/en-us/desktop/generic/in-meeting/join-with-computer-audio.png)

#### Testing Audio Using Audio Settings

To test your audio, navigate to your audio settings before or during a meeting:

**Before a meeting**

1. Log in to the Zoom client.
2. Click your profile picture then click **Settings**.\
   &#x20;![](https://assets.zoom.us/images/en-us/desktop/generic/home/settings-button-under-profile-pic.png)
3. Click the **Audio** tab.\
   &#x20;![](https://assets.zoom.us/images/en-us/desktop/generic/settings/audio-tab.png)
4. Follow the sections below to test your [speaker](https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio#h_00d915bf-4980-4a2c-8d06-e30eeee0aee9) or [microphone](https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio#h_10ee17c0-3f74-4bed-8630-5eca06c85e1f).

**During a Meeting**

You can access your audio settings and test your audio when you are already in a meeting.&#x20;

1. In the meeting controls, click the arrow next to **Mute**/**Unmute**.\
   ![](https://assets.zoom.us/images/en-us/desktop/generic/in-meeting/mute-icon.png)
2. Click **Audio Options**. This will open your audio settings.

#### Testing your Speaker <a href="#h_00d915bf-4980-4a2c-8d06-e30eeee0aee9" id="h_00d915bf-4980-4a2c-8d06-e30eeee0aee9"></a>

1. Click **Test Speaker** to play a test tone.&#x20;
2. If you cannot hear it, select a different speaker from the menu or adjust the **Volume.**\
   &#x20;![](https://assets.zoom.us/images/en-us/desktop/generic/settings/speaker-settings.png)

[Learn more about audio settings](https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362623-Changing-Settings-in-the-Desktop-Client-or-Mobile-App).

#### Testing your Microphone <a href="#h_10ee17c0-3f74-4bed-8630-5eca06c85e1f" id="h_10ee17c0-3f74-4bed-8630-5eca06c85e1f"></a>

1. In the **Microphone** section, you will see the green **Input Level** bar move when Zoom is picking up audio.&#x20;
2. Click **Test Mic** to test your microphone.&#x20;
3. Your audio will start recording. Click **Recording** when you are done and it will play back. You can select another microphone from the menu or adjust the input level.
4. Check **Automatically adjust microphone settings** if you want Zoom to adjust the input volume automatically. \
   &#x20;![](https://assets.zoom.us/images/en-us/desktop/generic/settings/microphone-settings.png)

[Learn more about audio settings](https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362623).

#### Microphone Troubleshooting

* If you are on on Mac OS 10.14 Mojave or earlier and can't access the microphone, check your operating system permissions to confirm that Zoom has access to the microphone. [See Using the Zoom Client and Zoom Rooms with Mac OS 10.14 Mojave for more information.](https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360016688031)
* If you are on Windows 10 and can't access the microphone, use the Windows search box to navigate to **Microphone privacy settings**. Switch on the **Allow apps to access your microphone** toggle, and enable access for Zoom.