Wechat Mic Not Working on Mac? Ultimate Fix and Troubleshooting Guide 2024

How to Fix WeChat Microphone Not Working on Mac

1. Confirm Microphone Permissions
   • Launch WeChat on your Mac.
   • Click on the WeChat menu in the menu bar and select "Preferences..."
   • Navigate to the "Privacy" tab.
   • Under "Microphone," make sure the checkbox is ticked.
2. Select the Correct Microphone
   • In WeChat, start a video or voice call.
   • Click on the microphone icon in the call controls.
   • From the dropdown menu, select the microphone you want to use.
3. Update WeChat
   • Open the App Store on your Mac.
   • Click on the "Updates" tab.
   • If an update for WeChat is available, click "Update." Otherwise, you're using the latest version.
4. Restart WeChat
   • Quit WeChat by clicking on the WeChat menu in the menu bar and selecting "Quit WeChat."
   • Relaunch WeChat from your Applications folder or Dock.
5. Check System Preferences
   • Click on the Apple menu and select "System Preferences..."
   • Navigate to "Security & Privacy" > "Privacy" > "Microphone."
   • Make sure the checkbox next to "WeChat" is ticked.
6. Reset WeChat Settings
   • Quit WeChat.
   • Open Finder and navigate to "~/Library/Application Support/com.tencent.xinWeChat/".
   • Move the "com.tencent.xinWeChat.plist" file to the Trash.
   • Relaunch WeChat.
7. Contact WeChat Support
   • Visit the WeChat Support website.
   • Describe your microphone issue and provide details.
   • Follow the guidance provided by the WeChat Support team.

By following these steps, you can troubleshoot and resolve microphone issues in WeChat on Mac, ensuring clear and effective communication during calls and video chats.