Fix Microsoft Teams Microphone & Camera Not Working

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Fix Teams microphone and camera not detected or not working. Covers Windows privacy permissions, device selection, physical mute checks, sound settings, and Teams cache clear.

Overview

Can't be heard or seen in Teams meetings? This guide fixes mic and camera issues through privacy settings, device selection, mute checks, and Teams cache reset.

What this helps with

What to expect: Easy difficulty • usually about 5-10 minutes.

This is one of 43 Email & Communication fixes in the WindowsHelper library. The full step-by-step fix lives in the WindowsHelper app.

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