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Microphone is a very important feature on an iPhone as it is used to record audio while making videos or taking voice memos. However, there are times when you want to turn off the microphone to protect your privacy or to avoid recording unwanted background noise. In this article, we will guide you on how to turn off microphone on iPhone.
Step 1: Access Control Center
The first step in turning off microphone on iPhone is to access the Control Center. To do this, swipe up from the bottom of the screen if you have an iPhone X or later, or swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen if you have an iPhone 8 or earlier.
Step 2: Tap on the Microphone Icon
Once you have accessed the Control Center, look for the microphone icon. It is usually located on the left side of the screen. Tap on the microphone icon to turn it off. When the microphone is turned off, it will be crossed out with a line.
Step 3: Check if Microphone is Turned Off
After turning off the microphone, it is important to check if it has been successfully turned off. To do this, open the Camera app and try to record a video. If the microphone is turned off, the audio should be silent or muted.
Step 4: Turn On Microphone When Needed
If you want to turn on the microphone again, simply go back to the Control Center and tap on the microphone icon again. This will turn on the microphone and you can start recording audio again.
If you are still having trouble turning off the microphone on your iPhone, here are some commonly asked questions and answers:
Q: Can I turn off the microphone for specific apps on my iPhone?
A: Unfortunately, there is no built-in feature on iPhone that allows you to turn off the microphone for specific apps. However, you can restrict the access of apps to your microphone by going to Settings > Privacy > Microphone and turning off the toggle switch for the apps you want to restrict.
Q: Can I turn off the microphone for Siri?
A: Yes, you can turn off the microphone for Siri by going to Settings > Siri & Search and turning off the toggle switch for “Listen for Hey Siri”. This will prevent Siri from listening to your voice commands.
