My browser says the microphone is blocked
Speaking needs your microphone, so your browser asks for permission first. If you chose to block it, or the browser blocked it for you, here is how to fix it:
- Click the icon at the left of the address bar.
- Find Microphone and set it to Allow.
- Try again. If nothing changes, reload the page.
On a Mac, the system can block the microphone too:
- Open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone.
- Turn the switch on for your browser.
- If your Mac asks, quit and reopen the browser.
Also check that no other app, such as a video call, is using the microphone at the same time.
If this happens during a mock, fix it as quickly as you can: the clock of the current part keeps running while you change the settings.
Still stuck? Email help@skorway.com and a person replies within one working day.