WPS Microphone on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Common questions about WPS Microphone on Windows usually involve audio input problems, echo handling, device switching, and status checks; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

What should I do if the microphone is not picking up sound?

  1. Check whether the microphone hardware is connected correctly.
  2. Confirm that microphone permission is enabled in Windows.
  3. Check whether the Microphone icon in the meeting is muted.
  4. Close other apps that may be using the microphone, then test again.

What should I do if there is echo during a meeting?

  1. Use a headset instead of speaker playback.
  2. Lower the speaker volume.
  3. Turn on AI noise reduction in a noisy environment.
  4. Avoid using multiple devices with microphones and speakers in the same room.

How do I choose an external microphone device?

  1. Connect the external microphone to your computer first.
  2. Open meeting settings and go to audio options.
  3. Select the target device from the microphone device list.
  4. Return to the meeting and confirm the audio input status again.

Why can other people not hear me even when I am speaking?

  1. First confirm that the Microphone icon in the meeting is turned on.
  2. Check whether the selected input device is correct.
  3. Review Windows permissions and device connections.
  4. If needed, leave the meeting and join again to test.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Microphone muteA state where audio input is temporarily turned off, so other meeting participants cannot hear your voice.
Input deviceThe hardware currently used for audio pickup, such as a built-in laptop microphone, a headset microphone, or a USB microphone.
AI noise reductionA feature that reduces background noise or echo to help keep spoken voices clearer.
EchoRepeated sound caused when speaker output is picked up by the microphone again during a meeting.