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Common problemPhasmophobiaWindows PC
Phasmophobia voice recognition not working
Extra mics or audio apps get in the way
The Spirit Box does not react when you ask questions. Kinetic Games says several active microphones and third-party audio tools are the usual causes.
How to fix it
Open Options > Audio and speak; the Current Microphone Input bar should move.
Set your main mic as the Windows default device and disable all other mics.
Untick the Exclusive Mode options in the mic's Properties > Advanced tab.
If it stops after a map loads, open Options > Audio in the map and click Apply.
Uninstall or turn off audio tools such as Voicemeeter, Nahimic or Voicemod, then restart your PC.
From Phasmophobia's help pages: kineticgames.zendesk.com, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Phasmophobia's own support is the next stop.
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