How to enable microphone on Google Chrome

We strongly recommend using Google Chrome to use the Reading Hero app.

  1. Open Chrome Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More More and then Settings.
  3. Under “Privacy and security,” click Site settings.
  4. Click Camera or Microphone.
  5. Choose the option you want as your default setting.
    • Look for the Reading Hero website.
    • To allow Reading Hero after you already blocked: Under “Not allowed,” select the Reading Hero site and change the camera or microphone permission to “Allow.”

If you’re using a Chrome device at work or school, your network administrator can set camera and microphone settings for you.

Having issues with your microphone?

If your microphone isn’t working, try these steps:

Step 1: Make sure you aren’t muted

If you’re using a headset, make sure the mute switch on the cord is off. Also, make sure you aren’t muted on the website (like Google Hangouts or Skype).

Step 2: Check your system settings

Make sure your microphone is the default recording device, and that recording levels are correct:

Step 3: Contact your manufacturer

If you’re still having problems, contact your microphone’s manufacturer.