
Step 1: Go to the Privacy & security menu in Windows 11 Settings (refer to the steps above). WhatsApp requires camera permission to access the webcam on your laptop or desktop and deliver a live feed during video calls. Scroll down and turn on microphone permission for WhatsApp. Step 4: Enable the ‘Let apps access your microphone’ toggle. Step 3: Scroll to App permissions and open Microphone. Step 2: Go to the Privacy & security menu. Step 1: Launch Windows 11 Settings menu (use Windows + I keys). Follow the steps below and enable microphone access for WhatsApp. If other participants can’t hear you on WhatsApp calls, you likely have disabled microphone permission for WhatsApp on Windows 11.

PC users can also opt for an Ethernet connection to main faster internet speeds during their workflow.

If you are using Wi-Fi, connect to a faster 5GHz frequency, not a slower 2.4GHz one. But for a glitch-free WhatsApp video call, you must connect to high-speed internet. You may get away with a single-digit (in Mbps) internet speed during WhatsApp voice calls. Like your phone, WhatsApp desktop apps require relevant permissions and high-speed internet to make or receive calls flawlessly.
