Allow Voicy to use your microphone

macOS controls which apps may use your microphone.

Allow access on Mac

1. Open System Settings from the Apple menu.
2. Click Privacy & Security.
3. Click Microphone.
4. Turn Voicy on. Confirm the change if macOS asks.

If Voicy is not listed, open Voicy and try a recording so macOS can ask for access.

Windows controls microphone access for desktop apps.

Allow access on Windows

1. If Voicy shows Open microphone privacy settings, click that button.
2. Or open Windows Settings and search for Microphone privacy settings.
3. Turn Microphone access on.
4. Turn on the option allowing desktop apps to access the microphone. Windows may also show a general app-access switch; leave that on too.

Voicy is a desktop app, so it may not have its own switch in Windows' individual app list.

Microphone controls depend on your Linux desktop and audio setup.

Check access on Linux

1. Open your system's Sound or Audio settings.
2. Choose your microphone under Input and make sure it is enabled and not muted.
3. If your system shows microphone privacy or application-access controls, allow Voicy.
4. Close any app that may be holding the microphone, then try Voicy again.

If no access control is shown, continue with the input and volume checks rather than looking for a Mac or Windows permission screen.

If the message says Microphone access required, check permission using the instructions for your computer above.

Try recording again

1. Quit Voicy completely.
2. Reopen it.
3. Start a short recording and check that the blue wave moves as you speak.

If the message is different

No microphone found means you should connect or enable a microphone. Microphone is in use means another app may be holding it; close that app and try again. No sound detected means you should check mute, the selected input, and input volume.

These problems are different from a permission refusal. Follow Choose and check your microphone for the sound checks.