microphone access

Audio input authorization

Microphone access is permission for an application or website to use a device's microphone.

Operating systems require apps to request this access explicitly, giving users control over what can listen to them: The video call app is requesting microphone access.

Granting access enables voice recording, calls, and voice commands; denying it protects privacy but may limit functionality.

Related

audio input · privacy · privacy settings · voice · mute · unmute · open mic · browser · app · settings · input · device · speak · listen · dictation · podcast · call · zoom

Opposites
audio direction

microphone accessaudio output

Transmitted sonic signal

sensory modality

microphone accesscamera access

Authorization to capture images

access state

microphone accessmuted

Made quieter or softer

silent mode

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G