How to Use Phone as a Microphone for Your PC

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WO Mic is free software that connects to and uses your phone’s microphone using a PC client on your Windows computer. You can use Android and iOS devices as a microphone source, but the PC client is only available for Windows.

Download and Install the WO App and Software

First, download and install the WO Mic desktop client on your Windows computer using the link below.

Download WO Mic Desktop Client

Once done, install the WO Mic app on your iPhone or Android device.

Download WO Mic Android App

Download WO Mic iOS App

Now, let’s connect your phone to your computer to use its microphone. Note that there are two ways to connect the devices wirelessly. Let’s look at both of them below.

Method 1: Use the Phone as a Bluetooth Mic

Step 1:Go toWindows Settings(Win + I) >Bluetooth & devices.

Step 2:Click theAdd device option, click onBluetooth, and Windows will search for nearby Bluetooth devices.

Step 3:Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone andpair your phone with your PCusing Bluetooth. Keep them connected.

Step 4:Open the WO Mic app on your phone. Tap onthree dotsand selectSettings. Click onTransportand selectBluetooth.

Step 5:Go back to the WO Mic app’s home page. Tap thePlaybutton.

Step 6:Open the WO Mic client on your computer. Click onConnectionand selectConnect. From theBluetoothsection, select your phone. Then clickConnect. Your PC will now use your phone’s mic via Bluetooth.

Method 2. Connect Phone Mic to PC Using Wi-Fi

Step 1:Open the WO Mic app on your phone. Tap on three dots and openSettings. In theTransportmenu, selectWi-Fi.

Step 2:Now tap on theplaybutton. Keep your phone screen awake. Note theWi-Fi addressmentioned on the screen.

Step 3:Open the WO Mic client on your Windows PC. Click onConnectionand selectConnect. SelectWi-Fiand enter theIP addressshown on your phone. Once done, clickConnect.

You can now use your phone’s mic on your PC if they are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Note:You can also use theWi-Fi Directoption (hotspot). This is faster than WiFi and handy when you do not have a shared network.

Method 3: Make the Phone a Microphone for PC via Cable Using WO Mic

Although wireless connectivity provides a seamless experience, it introduces a slight latency, which can sometimes be annoying for video calls. Using a cable for a wired connection eliminates this problem. Here’s how you can do that.

Note:The wired connectivity feature is exclusive to Android and unavailable on iPhones.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp of your Android phone. Go toDeveloper Options and enableUSB debugging.

If you can’t find Developer Options on your phone, go to the About section of your phone and tap on ‘Build Number’ seven times to unlock this setting.

Step 2:Connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable. Open the WO Mic app on your phone. Go toSettings. From theTransportmenu, selectUSBfrom this list.

Step 3:Tap theplaybutton on the mobile app and launch the app on your PC. This time, select USB

Step 4:Like above, open the WO Mic client on your computer. Go toConnectionand selectConnect. Select USB from the menu. Click onConnect.Your Windows PC will start using your phone’s mic, which is connected by the cable.

FAQs

Is It Safe to Use Third-Party Apps as a Mic on a PC?

Apps like WO Mic and Droidcam use a local client connection to use your phone as a mic for your PC. Hence, it is safe to use them as the data is transmitted locally, without any external internet server.

Can I Use Multiple Phones as a Microphone on the Same PC?

You can use two or more phones as different microphones on your PC by using two different apps simultaneously. For example, you can simultaneously use WO Mic and Droidcam as two different microphone sources. Note that you cannot use a single app to connect to multiple phones; you must use different apps.

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Last updated on 25 July, 2024

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