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Can’t Hear Anyone on Discord? [3 Easy Solutions]
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Updated onDecember 6, 2023
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Discord is one of thebest Windows 10 VoIP apps, used by over 250 million unique users worldwide. Its popularity rose over the years, and now it’s one of the most successful apps of its kind.
Once in a while, a few errors regarding the app might appear. One of the most important ones is that you can’t hear anyone in Discord despite your speakers/headphones working just fine.
This is a big problem, but don’t panic. We have the perfect solutions to fix it. Before anything else, remember that you can quickly solve the problem by performing standard checks.
Why can’t I hear people in Discord?
This error can be explained through several aspects, as follows:
Fortunately, most of these problems can be eliminated within a few minutes, so you don’t have to worry. To discover how to solve this issue with ease, make sure you check the information listed below.
What can I do first if I can’t hear people in Discord?
First, keep in mind that you’ll have to do some common checks to make sure that everything is working properly:
What can I do if I can’t hear anyone talk in Discord?
1. Set as Default Device
In case your preferred device is not set as default, then this can be the problem. Because it’s not a setting in Discord and it’s mostly about Windows 10, you’ll have to perform the above steps.
If the desired device doesn’t appear in the list, right-click in an empty spot and checkShow Disabled Devicesas well asShow Disconnected Devices.
When the device that you want shows up in the list, right-click it and select Enable, and then follow the steps above.
If you still can’t hear anyone on Discord, make sure you keep on reading and discover more efficient solutions.
2. Use the correct Output Device
The problem should be solved. If you’re still having issues, go to the Input mode section and toggle on and off Voice activity and Push to Talk to see if that changes the outcome.
3. Use Legacy Audio Subsystem
After this, the problem should disappear.
If you notice that you can’t hear anyone on Discord after an update, more often than not is because of the incompatibility between your hardware and the app’s latest subsystem.
Reverting to Legacy Audio Subsystem solved the problem for a lot of users and it should also work for you.
What can I do if I still can’t hear anyone on Discord?
Remember that if nothing works, you can always use theweb versionof the app. If the problem is related to your Windows 10 Discord app, with this version, you won’t encounter it anymore.
Optionally, you can useThe Voice Debug Panel, as recommended by Discord themselves, to self-diagnose any issues with the app.
It was initially designed for gaming communities, but now it’s used by everyone who needs a chat channel to communicate. Discord is spread around multiple platforms including Windows, Android, IOS, macOS, Linux, and web browsers.
What other Discord audio problems should I be aware of?
Besides the problem presented in today’s article, you must know that you might face many more others with Discord’s audio function.
IfDiscord picks up game audio issues, it can be a sign of incorrect sound settings and corrupted sound drivers. To discover how to easily fix it, make sure you check our dedicated guide.
This one seems to be one of the most annoying errors. However, if theDiscord mic is not working, you should read some detailed instructions on how to solve it without any effort.
Getting rid of this issue is extremely simple and doesn’t consume time. Fortunately, we have the perfect guide for this kind of situation.
IfDiscord audio keeps cutting out, you won’t be able to communicate efficiently with your teammates, so it is important to discover the best ways to fix it.
So here you are, having a complete guide on what to do if you can’t hear anyone on Discord. We guarantee that at least one of the above solutions will work perfectly. And if yoursound gets automatically muted when you get on a call, we also have a fix for that.
Is Discord your favorite VoIP application, or do you prefer another one? Let us know in the comments section below, along with any other questions that you may have, and we’ll take a look.
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
