Sound problems usually fall into one of three groups: the other person cannot hear you, you cannot hear them, or the sound is there but bad. Find your situation below.

On Omegle Online, sound is only used in video chat. Text chat needs no microphone or speakers, so it is a good alternative while you fix your audio.

The other person cannot hear you

  • Check the permission. Select the icon to the left of the web address and make sure Microphone is set to Allow. Reload the page afterwards.
  • Check the mute switch. Headsets often have a mute button on the cable or the ear cup.
  • Choose the right microphone. If you use a headset, a webcam with a built-in mic and a laptop, the browser may pick the wrong one. Choose the correct device in the site settings.
  • Check the system level. On Windows, open Settings, then System, then Sound, and speak while you watch the input level. On a Mac, open System Settings, then Sound, then Input.

You cannot hear the other person

  • Check that your device volume is up and that the browser tab is not muted.
  • Make sure the sound is going to the right output, such as your headphones and not a disconnected speaker.
  • Bluetooth headphones sometimes connect to another device. Disconnect and reconnect them.
  • The other person may simply be muted. Ask them in a friendly way, or move on with Next.

Echo or feedback

An echo means your microphone is picking up the sound from your speakers. The fix is simple: use headphones. If that is not possible, turn down the speaker volume and move the microphone further away from it.

Crackling or a voice that cuts out

  • A weak connection is the most common cause. Move closer to your router or switch from mobile data to Wi-Fi, or the other way round.
  • Close other tabs and downloads that use a lot of bandwidth.
  • Try a different USB port or cable for your headset.
  • If you use a VPN, turn it off for a moment and test again.

If your camera is also not working, read camera not working on video chat? 9 fixes. Both use the same browser permissions, so one fix often solves both.