Android Mic Test

Check your Android phone or tablet microphone right in Chrome — no app to install. Talk, watch the level meter, then record and play back your voice.

Private — audio never leaves your phone
Ready to test

Click to start the microphone test

Your browser will ask for permission to use the mic.

Input level −∞ dB
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Settings

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Turn all three off to hear your microphone’s raw sound.

Microphone details

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How to test the microphone on Android

  1. Open this page in Chrome (Samsung Internet, Firefox and Edge work too) and tap Start test.
    The microphone test on a phone before it starts, with the big microphone button
  2. Allow the microphone. Tap Allow (or While using the app) when the browser asks to use the microphone.
  3. Speak into the phone. The main microphone is usually at the bottom edge, next to the charging port. If the waveform and level meter move and the status says Microphone is working, it works.
    The microphone test on a phone with a moving waveform, an input level of −25 dB and the green status “Microphone is working”
  4. Record and play back. Tap Record, say a few words, tap it again and play the clip to hear how you sound in calls and voice messages.
    A recording on a phone with its length, a player and download and delete buttons
  5. Check other mics. Plug in a wired headset or connect Bluetooth earbuds, then pick them from the microphone menu (or restart the test) to check them too.

Where are the microphones on an Android phone?

Most phones have two or three microphones: one at the bottom for calls, one at the top for noise cancelling and video, and sometimes one next to the rear camera. Chrome normally records from the main bottom microphone. If your voice is quiet in the test, check that your hand or case isn’t covering the small hole at the bottom.

Android mic not working? Fix it step by step

  1. Check the message on the test. If it says Microphone access blocked, Chrome or Android is stopping the site from using the microphone.
    The microphone test on a phone showing the red message “Microphone access blocked”
  2. Allow the microphone for this site. Tap the icon to the left of the address bar in Chrome, then Permissions › Microphone › Allow, and reload the page.
  3. Allow Chrome to use the microphone. Open Settings › Apps › Chrome › Permissions › Microphone and choose Allow only while using the app.
  4. Turn on microphone access. On Android 12 and newer, swipe down to open Quick Settings and make sure the Microphone access tile is on, or check Settings › Security & privacy › Privacy › Microphone access.
  5. Close apps that use the microphone, such as voice recorders, call apps and assistants, or simply restart the phone.
  6. Clear the microphone hole. Remove the case and screen protector, then clean the opening gently with a soft brush. Don’t push pins or needles into it.
  7. Test without accessories. Unplug wired headsets and turn off Bluetooth to test the built-in microphone on its own.
  8. Try Safe mode. On most phones, press and hold the power-off option to restart in Safe mode, then test again. If the mic works there, a downloaded app is the cause.
  9. Update Android and Chrome from Settings › System › Software update and the Play Store.

Samsung hardware test menu

Many Samsung Galaxy phones have a hidden hardware test menu: open the Phone app and dial *#0*#. It includes speaker and receiver tests, and some models add a microphone test. An easier option is the Samsung Members app: open Support › Phone diagnostics and run the Mic check. On other brands, look for a diagnostics option in the settings or the manufacturer’s support app — dialer codes vary by brand and model.

About this Android mic test

This test runs entirely in your browser using the Web Audio API. Your voice is analysed on the phone itself — nothing is uploaded or stored, and recordings disappear when you close the tab. It works on Android phones and tablets from Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Motorola and others, with the built-in microphone, wired headsets, USB-C microphones and Bluetooth earbuds.

Frequently asked questions

How do I test the mic on my Android phone?

Open this page in Chrome, tap Start test and allow microphone access, then speak into the bottom of the phone. If the level meter moves, the microphone works. Record a clip to hear the sound quality.

How do I test a Bluetooth mic on Android?

Connect the Bluetooth headset or earbuds first, then start the test. Chrome switches to the headset microphone for call-style audio; pick it from the microphone menu if it is listed.

Why does Chrome not ask for microphone permission?

The permission was probably blocked before. Tap the icon to the left of the address bar, open Permissions and set Microphone to Allow, then reload the page.

Do I need to install an app to test my microphone?

No. This test works in the browser on any Android phone or tablet. Nothing is installed and your audio never leaves the device.

Why is my Android microphone so quiet?

The microphone hole may be blocked by a case, dirt or your hand. Remove the case, clean the opening gently and hold the phone so the bottom edge points toward your mouth.