Use a Smartphone Instead of a Microphone for Your Computer: Step-by-Step Guide

 The article will guide you how to do it below.

How to Use Android Phone as a Windows Microphone

If you have an Android phone, you can use your Android phone as a Windows microphone for free with AudioRelay. To use, all you need is Wi-Fi on your smartphone and an Internet connection on your Windows computer.

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After installing AudioRelay on both devices, follow these steps:

1. In the mobile app, go to the Server tab and tap Microphone to stream your microphone to another device.
2. In the desktop client, go to the Player tab. Under Mode , check the radio button next to Mic .
3. At the bottom, under Servers , your phone will appear. Click on the phone name and the phone will establish a connection.

Next, you need to tell your Windows PC to use AudioRelay as your microphone:

1. Right-click the volume icon on the Windows taskbar and select Sound Settings (or Sounds on Windows 10).
2. In the Input section, select Virtual Mic for AudioRelay . If you are using Windows 10, go to the Recording tab, right-click on Virtual Mic for AudioRelay and select Set as Default Device .

Start speaking and you'll see the volume bar move to the sound of your voice. Also, if you're not sure whether it's working, test the microphone in a program like Zoom. Make sure the input device is set to Virtual Mic for AudioRelay in the application you are using.

There are just a few things you should keep in mind. There are other connectivity options, but Bluetooth has latency issues and wired USB doesn't work. You should use Wi-Fi, this is the default mode.

Note that the free version limits you to 1 hour of continuous use. You will then have to restart the connection by following the steps above.

How to Use iPhone as a Windows Microphone

If you have an iPhone and want to use it as a Windows microphone, you can use AirDroid Cast. The process can be a bit tortuous since this app is intended for full-screen projection, but it's probably the best option to get the job done. For the app to work, all you need is Wi-Fi on your iPhone and an Internet connection on your Windows PC.

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After installing AirDroid Cast on both devices, follow these steps:

1. When you first launch the application on Windows, click Allow if Windows Firewall appears.
2. In the desktop application, go to the Wireless tab and note down the code or QR code.
3. In the mobile app, go to the Cast the Screen tab. Then, enter the code above or use the Scan option to capture the QR code and click Start Casting .
4. When you see the pop-up window in the desktop application, click Allow .
5. Next, tap Start Broadcast in the mobile app. When the overlay appears, click Start Broadcast again. Now, you will see your mobile screen mirrored on the Windows client.

Next, to start using the microphone, follow these steps:

1. In the mobile app, tap somewhere else on the screen to exit the overlay. You will now be at the connection screen, showing the connection time so far.
2. Click the microphone icon to turn it ON .
3. Speak into your phone and you'll hear it on your PC.

It's nice that everything is handled through the app, so you don't have to mess around with Windows microphone settings. The free version is also very generous and gives you unlimited connection time.

There are a few things to know about other connectivity options. You can connect via Bluetooth or USB cable. However, the USB cable option is only available if you upgrade to a paid subscription.