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mic echo on google meet

Ask By Lily T.1,998 views

They hear an echo when I speak on Google Meet. I'm using laptop speakers and the built-in mic

Brand
Lenovo
Model
ThinkPad E14
Connection
Built-in Microphone
System
Windows 11
Browser
Chrome 131
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Output Channels
2 channels
Microphone ProblemsLaptop Speakers
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Short Answer

Echo comes from speakers feeding back into the mic. Use headphones, lower the volume or enable echo cancellation in Meet.

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Elise Dubois
Elise DuboisAudio Team
Studio Hardware QA · 2+ years experience · Answered Jun 1, 2026

The mic picks up the other person's voice from your speakers, which they then hear again. That is acoustic feedback.

After you make the change, play the Mic Test again to confirm the result. If the problem is still there, add your device, browser and what you tried in the replies so the team can narrow it down.

Step By Step Fix
  1. Use headphones during calls
  2. Lower speaker volume
  3. Turn on noise cancellation in Meet settings
  4. Run the Mic Test to see levels
Sources
  1. Google Chrome Help

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  • Amelia KnightCommunity Member

    Headphones fixed it. I tested it on my own setup and it held up for weeks.

  • Riley SinclairCommunity Member

    Echo cancellation helped on my laptop. It took me a few minutes, and the Mic Test showed the difference straight away.

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