Rocket League is a game for which many players utilize microphones. However, some players also report that the Rocket League voice chat doesn’t work for them. One Rocket League player said this on Reddit, “Voice chat not working… I’m trying to play with friends, and it’s saying my chat settings do not allow me to communicate with one or more players in the room.” This is how you can fix Rocket League voice chat not working on Windows PCs.
Adjust the Chat and Audio Settings in Rocket League
First, you should try adjusting some of the chat audio settings for Rocket League. Many players have fixed the Rocket League voice chat not working by adjusting the in-game voice chat settings. Try adjusting the Rocket League settings like this:
- Start your Rocket League game.
- Select Settings on the game menu.
- Click the Chat tab.
- Select the Allow Voice Chat with Everyone option on the drop-down menu.
The Allow Voice Chat with Everyone option
- Then, select the right microphone device to use for Rocket League in the Voice Chat Input Device drop-down menu.
- Select the correct audio output device in the Voice Chat Output Device drop-down menu.
- Next, select Open Mic for the Voice Chat Method setting.
- Click the Audio tab.
The Audio tab in Rocket League
- Drag the slider for the Voice Chat bar to the far right to increase its volume.
- Also, turn up the Master volume setting.
- Click Back to exit the settings and return to the game.
Disable Controller Devices With Microphones
Some players confirm they’ve fixed the Rocket League voice chat not working by turning off controller devices with built-in microphones. However, this troubleshooting method could also include other devices with microphones beyond controllers. You can deactivate controller devices with microphones like this:
- To open Device Manager, right-click the Windows Start button and select its shortcut.
- Double-click the Audio inputs and outputs category.
- Right-click your controller device (or alternative) that may have an overriding microphone and select Disable.
The Disable device option in Device Manager
- Click on the Uninstall option to confirm disabling.
Set the Right Audio Input Devices in Windows
Windows Settings includes numerous audio device options. Make sure your audio devices are set to the ones you want to utilize for Rocket League voice chat via Windows Settings. You can set the correct audio devices for voice chat in Windows 11 like this:
- Press the Windows logo + I hotkey for Settings.
- Click System > Sound in Settings.
- Next, click Choose a device for speaking and recording to expand and select the right microphone for your Rocket League game.
- Select Choose where to play sound and select the audio output device that matches the one set in your Rocket League game.
The Output and Input sound settings in Windows
- If your Rocket League game is running in the background, click the Volume mixer navigation option.
- Then, select the right microphone and speaker for Rocket League’s Output and Input Device settings.
Enable Microphone Access in Windows
Another potential cause for the Rocket League voice chat not working is microphone access in Windows. Windows includes settings for enabling/disabling microphone app access. So, try enabling microphone access like this:
- Open Settings with its Windows logo + I hotkey.
- Click Privacy & security > Microphone in Settings.
- Turn on the Microphone access setting if it is disabled.
- Next, turn on the Let desktop apps access your microphone setting. If you’ve installed Rocket League via the Microsoft Store, turn on the Let apps access your microphone option.
The microphone access setting
Adjust the Microphone Level Sound Settings
The Sound Control Panel applet has a microphone level setting for audio input devices. Check if that option is muted or set too low for your microphone. This is how you can adjust the microphone level setting:
- Press the Windows logo + R hotkey, input mmsys.cpl, and click OK.
- Click on Recording in the tab bar.
- Right-click the microphone device you need to use for your Rocket League game and select Properties > Level.
The Recording and Levels tabs
- If the microphone is muted, click the button to unmute.
- Drag the slider on the Microphone bar to the far right.
- Select Apply > OK to save settings.
- Also, check if the right microphone for Rocket League voice chat is set to default on the Recording tab. If not, select the microphone and click Set default.
- Click Apply and OK on the Sound window.
Other Possible Ways to Fix Rocket League Voice Chat Not Working
Aside from the potential resolutions above, there are other troubleshooting methods that might sometimes fix the Rocket League voice chat not working. These extra potential fixes might be worth a try:
- Reinstall the driver for your microphone by uninstalling it via Device Manager and restarting Windows.
- Install all Windows 11 updates available.
- Close third-party background apps that might have conflicting microphone access.
- Select Party chat for the Preferred Voice Channel setting in Rocket League.
Those troubleshooting methods above will probably fix Rocket League voice chat not working for most players. In most cases, adjusting misconfigured chat and audio settings in Rocket League and Windows will often fix the game’s voice chat. If the voice chat still doesn’t work, click Contact Us on this Rocket League support page to ask for more potential fixes.
