How to Change Audio Sources in Microsoft Teams

Setting Up Your Audio Before You Join

Using Your Computer’s Sound

You can change Teams audio source to use your computer’s microphone and speakers. This is the simplest way to manage sound for your meetings, as it automatically uses whatever audio devices are already set up in Windows. Just confirm your computer’s sound hardware is working before you join a call.

Upon clicking to join a meeting, the pre-join screen appears.

• Look for the Audio section.
• It usually says Computer audio by default.
• If this is what you want, you are ready! Click Join now.

Switching to Your Phone’s Sound

Switching your Teams audio source to your phone is a great option if your computer’s microphone isn’t performing well. Select ‘Phone audio’ before joining a meeting and then pick ‘Call me.’ Teams will then ring your phone, allowing you to use its mic and speakers for clear meeting audio.

Here are a couple of methods for using your phone for audio:

• On the Teams screen before joining, go to the Audio section.
• Choose Phone audio.
• You will see two choices:
  • Call me: Teams will call your phone. You need to type in your phone number. Then Teams will connect you to the meeting sound. Your phone will be your microphone and speaker.
  • Dial in manually: This gives you a phone number, a Conference ID, and a toll-free number. You can call this number using your phone’s dialer to join the meeting’s audio.

Using a Meeting Room’s Sound System

You can change Teams audio source to use a meeting room’s sound system by selecting ‘Room audio’ on the screen before you join. This connects Teams to the room’s speakers and microphone, ensuring everyone in the room can hear and be heard clearly. Choose the correct room from the list for your meeting.

• On the screen before joining, find the Audio options.
• Choose Room audio.
• A list will show up with meeting rooms and their sound systems. Pick the right room.
• Click Join now.

Joining Without Any Sound

You can join a Microsoft Teams meeting without any sound if you only plan to watch or use the chat. To change Teams audio source to ‘Don’t use audio,’ simply select this option on the screen before joining. This is useful for large meetings where listening or speaking isn’t necessary.

• On the screen before joining, under the Audio section, select Don’t use audio.

Microsoft Teams meetings start with your microphone and speakers turned off. This setting is practical for large meetings where speaking is not required. It also helps if audio problems exist and you want to join silently first. You can turn on your sound later if needed.

Changing Audio While In a Meeting

You can change your Teams audio source even after you’ve joined a meeting using the in-meeting controls. Click the three dots (…) in the meeting window, then choose ‘Device settings.’ From there, you can select your preferred speaker and microphone from the dropdown menus to adjust your sound live.

1. In the Teams meeting controls, click on More actions (it looks like three dots …).
2. Hover over Device settings.
3. Under Audio devices, you will see options for your speaker and microphone.
4. Click the dropdown menu next to Speaker to choose where you want to hear sound from.
5. Click the dropdown menu next to Microphone to choose which microphone you want to use.

Teams will immediately begin using your newly selected audio devices.

Reference:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/teams/meetings/manage-audio-settings-in-microsoft-teams-meetings

Summary

Changing your audio source in Microsoft Teams helps you hear meetings better and ensures others hear you clearly, resolving common sound problems. When you change Teams audio source, the app switches to your selected device for sound output and your chosen microphone for voice input, guaranteeing clear audio during calls.

When changing the audio source in Microsoft Teams, the application begins using the selected device for sound output and the chosen microphone for voice input. This action ensures clear audio during meetings.