How Can I Use My Phone as a Microphone for Zoom

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The popularity of virtual meetings has grown entirely.ย That said, a common problem that users are having with these virtual meeting services is that the video is stuck or frozen due to low bandwidth. When this happens, the audio also becomes unstable as it breaks out here and there. You can’t do much about the video with slow internet. However, you can switch to phone audio while leaving the meeting connected to video and use the phone as a mic for Zoom meetings.

Zoom is one of the best options for video conferencing, especially for educational institutes and organizations. If you have joined a meeting and participants are not able to hear you clearly, you may need to use the platform’s switch-to-phone audio feature. For starters, this feature allows users to switch audio from a Zoom meeting to a Zoom phone call.

Read on to learn how to use your smartphone for a microphone for Zoom.

How to Use Phone for Audio in Zoom Meetings

If you get excited after knowing about the Switch to phone audio feature, you may ask how can I use my phone as a mic for Zoom? Fret not, it’s very straightforward. You just need to make sure that you are not in a meeting and nothing else before proceeding. If you are already in a Zoom meeting, check out the steps to do this:

Step 1: Firstly, make sure you are logged into a Zoom meeting.

Step 2: Click on the up arrow next to the microphone icon at the bottom-left corner. If you see the Join Now option, simply tap on it.

Step 3: From the options that appear, choose Switch to Phone Audio.

Zoom Switch to Phone Audio Option

Step 4: Now you will see two ways to connect using the phone: Call Me and Phone Call.

Step 5: If you choose Phone Call, you need to call one of the provided numbers. After calling it, follow the instructions and enter the required details to switch to the phone’s audio.

How To Use Phone for Audio in Zoom Meetings?

Step 6: On the other hand, if you select Call Me, you will have to input your mobile number and tap Call Me, and then you will receive a call. Just pick it up to switch to phone audio.

How To Use Phone for Audio in Zoom Meetings?

If you are on a mobile phone, you need to tap Join Now > Dial In, then select your country, click the phone icon next to a number, and tap Call. If you don’t see the Join Now button, tap on the More icon and then tap Disconnect Audio, and the Join Now option will be available to you.

Wrapping Up

So, these are the steps through which you can use your phone as a mic or audio for a Zoom meeting on PC or mobile. The steps are very similar no matter whether you have an Android, iPhone, macOS, or Windows device. I hope the article helped you use the switch to phone audio feature without any hassles.

If you have any questions related to the article, do let us know in the comments below.

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Harsh Saxena

Hi! I am Harsh and I write about technology on different websites. I frequently write about these topics and cover them. I am available on Twitter at @Harsh4saxena or Email me at harsh4saxena@gmail.com to send in your feedback and tips. Worked at GadgetsToUse, BrowserToUse, DailyTechByte, FreshFounder, and with many other websites as an author and researcher.

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