Created: February 27, 2023

How can I remove microphone icon on my screen?

I have tried all recommended ways but still persists. Ventura 13.2
Last Edit: February 27, 2023
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Rostyslav Vieliiev
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Rostyslav Vieliiev
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Nice to meet you, *****!
Could you send me a screenshot of the issue?
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Rostyslav Vieliiev
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Thank you so much!
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I cannot do anything from recommended. It looks live and reacting on sounds I produce. Appeared couple of hours ago.
Rostyslav Vieliiev
Rostyslav Vieliiev Tech Expert & Writer
May you tell me what device you using, please?
Customer Reply
MacBook Air 13 model 2020 Ventura 13.2
Rostyslav Vieliiev
Rostyslav Vieliiev Tech Expert & Writer
Thank you!
The wake-up microphone icon on Mac's screen indicates that the computer's microphone is active and being used. To remove the icon, you can turn off the microphone or close the application that is using it.
You can turn off the microphone by going to "System Preferences" and selecting "Sound".
Then, click on the "Input" tab and select "Internal Microphone" and set the input volume to 0.
If you are not sure which app is using the microphone, you can open "Activity Monitor" and select the "Audio" tab. The process that is using the microphone will be listed here and you can close it.
Please, notify me if the issue is fixed.
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Level of input to zero did not help. Activity monitor screenshot I am enclosing. What should I switch off?
Rostyslav Vieliiev
Rostyslav Vieliiev Tech Expert & Writer
There is audioclocksyncd process, try to close it, please.
Customer Reply
Does not help
Rostyslav Vieliiev
Rostyslav Vieliiev Tech Expert & Writer
Maybe there is any program that can use a Microphone that you did not use now, please?
Customer Reply
I am not using any program with microphone activity. That is my concerns. It appeared by itself.
Rostyslav Vieliiev
Rostyslav Vieliiev Tech Expert & Writer
Please, try to pause Voice Control and stop it from listening, say “Go to sleep” or click Sleep.
Customer Reply
Huraaa, after several attempts with Voice Control it was switched off and icon dissapeared! Thank you very much for your help
Rostyslav Vieliiev
Rostyslav Vieliiev Tech Expert & Writer
You are welcome!
I'm glad that my instruction helped you!
Do you have any additional questions I can help you with?
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No thank you. Have a nice day!
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