Before moving on with the troubleshooting process to fix the Discord voice chat issue, make sure your voice input/output devices are working fine. Also, restart your devices (phone, PC, router, etc.) to clear any temporary glitches. Moreover, ensure the Discord servers are up and running. Additionally, unmute your mic and speak to check if the issue is a temporary glitch. Make sure the microphone is enabled in your device and Discord’s settings. Also, confirm your headset is not faulty or incompatible with Discord (in some cases, the HyperX Cloud II was the reason behind the issue). Lastly, take a good look at our articles for Discord mic not working and cannot hear anyone on Discord. For illustration, the solutions here are targeted for an Android phone; you may have to dig deeper to make these solutions work for your OS.
Solution 1: Change the Input Mode of the Discord Application to Voice Activity
You may have issues with Discord voice chat if the input mode/audio settings of the Discord application are not configured properly. In this context, changing the input mode to voice activity in the Discord/call settings may solve the problem.
Solution 2: Enable ‘Force Calls to Use OpenSL ES’ in the Discord Settings
Different features have been added to improve the functionality of Discord. One such feature is the ‘Open Sound Library for Embedded Systems‘ (OpenSL ES) API, which can overcome different audio issues in the Discord application. Switching to this API may solve your voice chat issue.
Solution 3: Update the Discord Application to the Latest Build/Beta
Discord is regularly updated to patch known bugs and add new features based on user suggestions. An outdated application may cause voice chat problems. In this context, updating the Discord application to the latest build/beta may solve the problem. For illustration, we will guide you through the update process on an Android phone.
