"No input devices found" for microphone on Windows 11

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"No input devices found" for microphone on Windows 11

Calvin Hooning 25

Trying to enable a built-in microphone on Windows 11, but in the System settings under Sound, it shows "Choose a device for speaking or recording" with the message that no input devices are found.

In Device Manager, a Microphone Array (AMD Audio Device) is listed, indicating that the "best driver for this device is already installed."

What steps can be taken to resolve this issue?

D'Amato, Nicholas 5 Reputation points

2025-08-25T19:09:37.8466667+00:00

I just spent a half an hour on this problem before I realized that I was remoting into a terminal in the office and I had inadvertently opened TEAMS on the remote PC instead of on my local laptop. So, I am sharing my experience just in case someone else out there has done the same thing I have.
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D'Amato, Nicholas 5 Reputation points

2025-08-25T19:09:37.8466667+00:00

I just spent a half an hour on this problem before I realized that I was remoting into a terminal in the office and I had inadvertently opened TEAMS on the remote PC instead of on my local laptop. So, I am sharing my experience just in case someone else out there has done the same thing I have.
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Answer 1

Oliver Nguyen 1,495

Check Sound Settings Go to Settings > System > Sound > Input > Manage sound devices → Enable the mic if it's disabled.
Allow Microphone Access Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone → Make sure access is turned on for system and apps.
Restart Audio Services Run services.msc → Restart Windows Audio and Endpoint Builder.
Reinstall Audio Driver
- In Device Manager, uninstall the audio device (check "Delete driver").
- Reboot and reinstall drivers from your PC maker (not just AMD).
Check BIOS Settings → Ensure the microphone is enabled in BIOS/UEFI.
Run Troubleshooter Settings > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters > Recording Audio

cleves 0 Reputation points

2025-08-22T14:05:46.9733333+00:00

All this was done, and the built-in microphone still doesn't work.
Massey, Phyllis 0 Reputation points

2025-09-09T11:55:25.6333333+00:00

As soon as I completed the required download of Windows 11, my microphone quite working. IT couldn't fix it, but I DID, with these instructions. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!
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