Google Meet Microphone Is Blocked Jun 2026

Web browsers (Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) require explicit user consent to access hardware. If a user previously selected "Block" when prompted for microphone access, or if the default setting is set to block, the browser prevents the website from accessing the audio input stream.

Technology fails at the worst times. If you are five minutes late and still can't get the mic working, click the in the Google Meet window and select "Use a phone for audio." It will give you a dial-in number. Call that number on your cell phone to use your phone's mic instantly.