Get your microphone and keyboard ready for speaking and typing activities in just a few minutes.
In this guide:
- Allow microphone access
- Check browser permissions
- Select correct microphone
- Test your microphone
- Set up your keyboard
Before you start
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1. Allow microphone access
The first time you use speaking activities, Windows or your browser will ask for permission to use your microphone.
- Click Allow.
- If you accidentally clicked Block, don't worry, you can change it later.
If Windows has blocked microphone access
Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone and make sure:
- Microphone access is On
- Let desktop apps access your microphone is On
2. Check browser permissions
Make sure your browser is allowed to use your microphone.
Google Chrome
- Click the icon beside the website address.
- Set Microphone to Allow.
- Reload the page.
Microsoft Edge
- Click the icon.
- Set Microphone to Allow.
- Refresh the page.
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the icon in the address bar.
- Allow microphone access.
3. Select the correct microphone
If your computer has multiple microphones (laptop, USB headset, Bluetooth headset, webcam), make sure Windows is using the correct one.
Settings → System → Sound
Under Input, choose the microphone you want to use.
Speak normally. The input level should move while you're talking.
4. Test your microphone
Before starting a lesson, test your microphone.
Windows Test
- Go to Settings → Sound.
- Select your microphone.
- Choose Test microphone.
- You should see the input meter move.
ImmerseMe Test
- Return to ImmerseMe.
- Start a speaking activity.
- Speak normally. If the microphone icon responds, you're ready to go.
5. Set up your keyboard
Some activities require you to type words using the correct language keyboard.
Adding a keyboard
- Open Settings → Time & Language → Language & Region.
- Choose your language → Language options → Add a keyboard.
Need more help?
If you're still having trouble after following this guide:
- Check out our Troubleshooting Common Issues guide.
- Contact your teacher or school administrator.
- Reach out to our Support team at hello@immerseme.com if the problem continues.