Can T Hear Anyone In Valorant Try These Solutions

Note: If you are in Pakistan and facing this issue, it may not be on Riot’s end. One user, Zeshan Ramzan, reached out to Riot Support about the issue and received the following reply: The reply is in Turkish, which roughly translates to: This reply is specific to players in Pakistan, but if you are in a region with limited or unstable Internet infrastructure, it may apply to you as well. Please ensure that your telecommunication authority or any other Internet-related regulatory body allows access to video game servers. You can also try changing your DNS server to Google or Cloudflare, which often improves overall connectivity and stability. We discuss this in detail below.

1. Valorant In-Game Settings

The first thing to check is your Valorant in-game settings, as this is often the most common cause of the voice bug. Make sure your audio settings are configured correctly and that you’ve selected the right input/output devices.

2. Check Windows Input/Output Device Settings

After checking your in-game audio settings, also verify your Windows audio settings. Windows doesn’t usually change input/output devices on its own, but a third-party app can. If Windows is using the wrong mic or speakers, voice chat won’t work.

3. Power Cycle Your Router

If you’re using an older router, it helps to power cycle it once a day. Routers can slow down or become unstable after running for many days. To power cycle, turn your Wi-Fi router off for about 20 seconds, then turn it back on. Many Valorant players have reported that simply rebooting the router made the game more stable and reduced lag.

4. Perform A Clean Boot

If you still have network errors or voice chat bugs in Valorant, try to perform a clean boot of your PC. This clears up background apps and services that you don’t need, frees up RAM, and can help the game run without glitches.

5. Change Windows Compatibility Settings

Windows compatibility settings can sometimes fix this issue. Valorant may need admin permissions to work properly, including for in-game voice chat. It’s a good idea to run programs that need special permissions as an administrator so they aren’t limited by Windows.

6. Update Audio And Network Drivers

Outdated audio and network drivers are common culprits. Valorant works best with the latest drivers. Whenever possible, get the newest drivers from your laptop manufacturer (for laptops) or your motherboard manufacturer (for desktop PCs). Below are the steps to update your audio and network drivers via Device Manager. However, drivers from your device manufacturer are usually more reliable and compatible.

7. Update Windows Operating System

Not having the latest stable build of Windows on your PC can cause issues in and out of games. For a smoother experience, always keep Windows up to date.

8. Add Windows Security/Defender Exception

Sometimes Windows Security/Defender flags Valorant or Vanguard as potentially harmful, which can affect how the game works and cause glitches. Add trusted games and programs to the Windows Security/Defender exclusions list so they’re not restricted. The default locations are: Valorant: C:\Riot Games\VALORANT
Vanguard Anti-Cheat: C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard

9. Turn Off Any VPN

If you’re using the built-in Windows VPN or any third-party VPN while playing Valorant, you may face glitches and errors, including not being able to hear anyone in voice chat. By default, Valorant doesn’t allow gameplay over VPNs, as they interfere with Riot Vanguard and can connect you to different regions/servers, causing network issues. Many users reported that while using a VPN, they couldn’t use in-game voice chat. It’s best to turn off any VPN while playing Valorant.

10. Disable Windows Auto Proxy Settings

Proxy servers can help with stability and security when set up correctly. However, a misconfigured proxy can slow your Internet, break webpages, or cause disconnects. For multiplayer games, it’s recommended to turn this off for the best stability.

11. Allow Access Via Windows Firewall

Windows sometimes limits Internet access for unverified apps as a security precaution. This is good for privacy, but it can hurt online game performance if key game components are blocked.

12. Change Default Network DNS Server

Changing your DNS from the default (usually your ISP’s) to Google or Cloudflare can improve Internet stability and access in daily use and gaming. The default DNS often works fine, but switching to a well-known DNS can help with voice chat and connection reliability. Here’s how:

13. Reinstall Valorant And Vanguard

If nothing else works, uninstalling and reinstalling Valorant and Vanguard can help. A fresh install replaces any corrupted or missing files that may be causing the voice chat issue.