# The Fastest Ways to Fix FaceTime Audio Problems

> Check that you or the person you're speaking with hasn't muted the microphone. Ask them to check and tap their microphone icon to rectify this issue. If it's muted, the icon will be white (rather than grey).

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/fix-facetime-audio-11904831?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a0f257a3d03cf1317097aea)
- **Published:** 2026-05-21
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #audio #check #facetime #fastest #icon #microphone #muted #problems
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