How to use your phone as a microphone on your computer

Introduction

Whether you're playing a game with friends, joining meetings on Google Meet for work, or working in the audio field, a microphone is essential in the tech world. 

How to use your phone as a microphone on your computer

But if you don't have a dedicated microphone for your computer, you can use your smartphone as a microphone that works with Windows. We'll show you how to do that below.

How to use your Android phone as a microphone on your computer

To use your phone as a microphone on your computer, all you need is the AudioRelay program and a Wi-Fi network on your smartphone with an internet connection on the computer.

1. First, you need to install AudioRelay on your phone and your computer.
2. Secondly, on the smartphone, open the AudioRelay app go to the Server tab, and click on Microphone to stream the microphone to another device.
3. Thirdly, on your computer, go to the Player tab. In Mode, select the checkbox next to Mic.
4. Finally, at the bottom, under Servers, your phone should appear. Click on your phone's name, and it should establish the connection.

When you perform these steps, you need to inform your Windows computer to use AudioRelay as a microphone by right-clicking on the volume icon in the Windows taskbar and selecting Sound settings (Sounds in Windows 10).

Under the Input section, select Virtual Mic for AudioRelay. If you are using Windows 10, go to the Recording tab, right-click on Virtual Mic for AudioRelay, and select Set as Default Device.

Start speaking, and you will see the volume bar moving with your voice.

There are some things you should keep in mind. There are other connection options like Bluetooth and USB, but you may find that Bluetooth suffers from latency issues and wired USB may not work. Using Wi-Fi is preferred, which is the default mode.

Note that the free version limits you to one hour of continuous use. After that, you will need to restart the connection by following the steps mentioned above.

How to use your iPhone as a microphone on your computer

If you have an iPhone and want to use it as a microphone for Windows, the best option is AirDroid Cast. It may seem a bit strange when we talk about the iPhone, but it might be your best choice. To make it work, all you need is a Wi-Fi network on your iPhone and an internet connection on your Windows computer.

1. Install AirDroid Cast on both your iPhone and your computer, then follow these steps:
2. When you open the program on your computer, go to the Wireless tab and note the digital code or QR code.
3. In the mobile app, go to the Cast the Screen tab. Then enter the digital code above or use the Scan option to capture the QR code and click Start Casting.
4. Access permission will be requested on the computer, click Allow.
5. Next, click Start Broadcast in the mobile app. When a pop-up window appears, click Start Broadcast again. Now, you should see your mobile screen mirrored on your Windows client.
6. Finally, to start using the microphone, follow these two points:

• In the mobile app, the connection screen displays your connection time in real-time.
• All you need to do is tap the microphone icon to turn it ON. When you speak into your phone, you will hear your voice on your computer.

That's all there is to it. It's nice that everything runs smoothly, so you won't have to fiddle with Windows microphone settings. The free version gives you unlimited connection time.

The app allows you to connect via Bluetooth or a USB cable. However, the USB cable option is only available if you upgrade to a paid subscription plan.

 

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