MacOS – Internal macbook pro microphone not working on any browser, but working in apps (skype, slack, photo booth)

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Specs:

  • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)

  • macOS Mojave v10.14.2

  • chrome version 71.0.3578.98

  • safari version 12.0.2

Using this website I can see the line but it isn't moving. The problem occurs on both chrome and safari. However, in safari the line doesn't even appear.

  • My google chrome settings are set properly (i.e. allow on request and no sites blocked)
  • I have attached a screenshot of my sound input settings
  • I have tried installing and uninstalling chrome
  • Microphone works fine on photo booth, skype and slack

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Best Answer

Chrome wasn't allowed to use my microphone from the security settings in MacOS. Maybe this setting was lost after the update to Mojave?

  1. Goto 'System preferences'
  2. Click on 'Security & Privacy'
  3. Click on the tab 'Privacy'
  4. Select 'Microphone' from the left sidebar
  5. Make sure 'Google Chrome' is checked
  6. Let's celebrate, it's working again
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