Unable To Test Audio Before Meeting

Hi ​@Christopher Sawtelle,

Thank you for joining Zoom community! We’re glad to have you here. On Android (including Samsung tablets), Zoom’s UI is a bit different from many older videos (some show desktop controls). You typically won’t see a “Test speaker/mic” button on the waiting room screen.

Try this on the tablet:

1. Check Android permissions first

• Android Settings > Apps > Zoom Workplace > Permissions
• Make sure Microphone is Allowed (and Camera if needed)

2. Find Zoom’s in-app audio settings (not from the waiting room)

• Open Zoom Workplace
• Tap More (or your profile) > Settings > Meeting
• Look for Audio options there (speaker/mic behavior and related settings)

3. Do an actual audio test by starting a quick meeting

• In Zoom, tap New Meeting (start one by yourself)
• Tap Join Audio / Connect Audio
• Choose Call via Device Audio (this is the “WiFi/Internet” option)
• Then try speaking and use Mute/Unmute; also try switching Speaker on/off to confirm output.
   

I hope this helps. Please feel free to reach out anytime if you have further queries. 

It sounds like Zoom may have changed the Android interface compared to some of the older tutorial videos. On recent Android versions, the dedicated audio test button often doesn't appear in the waiting room. Instead, audio is typically checked after you join a meeting.

A few things to try:

• Make sure Zoom has microphone permission enabled in Android Settings.

• Join a test meeting and tap "Join Audio" if prompted.

• Once connected, speak and watch for the microphone activity indicator.

• If available, try recording a short clip with another app to confirm the tablet's microphone is working properly.

If your mic and speaker work during an actual meeting, then everything is likely configured correctly even without a separate audio test option.

Hi ​@Christopher Sawtelle,

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I’m having this same issue. 

I have double-checked that Zoom has microphone permission enabled in Android Settings

I have joined a test meeting and there is no “Join Audio” prompt

There is no microphone activity indicator in the test meeting

I have confirmed that the hardware is working correctly.