Windows 10: Computer Won't Use Headphone Mic

Discus and support Computer Won't Use Headphone Mic in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; My computer won't use the mic on my headphones. When I connect my headphones to my computer a window pops up asking what device is plugged in. I click... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by 956548, Jan 26, 2021.

  1. 956548 Win User

    Computer Won't Use Headphone Mic


    My computer won't use the mic on my headphones. When I connect my headphones to my computer a window pops up asking what device is plugged in. I click "Headphones" and continue with my work. When the time comes and I need to use my mic, my computer uses its internal mic instead of the external headphone mic. If I click on settings and change the mic to external, the other side of the call can't hear me at all. I tested my headphones on another computer to see if the headphones are the problem, but the mic on the headphones worked perfectly. By the way, my Windows Version number is Version 1909 (OS Build 18363.1316). Please help me fix my computer. Thanks!

    :)
     
    956548, Jan 26, 2021
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  2. Suddenly my system won't use a mic

    One important step, try your mic with a different computer.
     
    Papahyooie, Jan 26, 2021
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  3. Computer Cant Find Me Headphones Mic!

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

    1. How is the headphone connected to the PC?
    2. Are you aware of any changes made to the PC?
    3. Have you tried a different headphone mic on the PC?

    This issue could occur due to some system files and drivers not working as expected.

    Step 1: If you are facing trouble with your microphone, the following information can help you troubleshoot and resolve issues. ‘Fix
    microphone problems
    ’.

    Step 2: Suggest you to refer to the suggestion provided by ‘luapmai’
    from this thread
    to check if that helps.

    Hope this helps.

    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking 'Yes' or 'No'.

    Regards,

    Srimadhwa B

    Microsoft Community-Moderator
     
    Srimadhwa_B, Jan 26, 2021
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  4. Aman Win User

    Computer Won't Use Headphone Mic

    Headphone mic not working with laptop 3.5mm port

    I have sennheiser hd4.40 wireless headphone. I also got a cable with headphone having 2.5mm pin(attached to headphone) to 3.5mm pin(attached to mobile phone).

    Problem is that when i connect 3.5mm pin to my mobile phone headphone jack, in call i am able to use mic and headphone both at same time but:

    1. When i connect the 3.5mm pin to 3.5mm jack for mic on my laptop, i am not able to use the mic.(my laptop has separate 3.5mm mic and 3.5mm headphone jack)
    2. When i connect to 3.5mm jack for headphone, only headphone is working with laptop not mic.

    Please do not suggest why I am not using Bluetooth because it is a separate problem.

    I am missing something or maybe this may be limitation or something else. Help me on this. :-(
     
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