Since macOS Mojave (10.14), Apple implemented a rigid permission structure. The OS requires explicit user consent for any app attempting to access the microphone. However, the confusion arises because users often grant permission to the (e.g., Google Chrome), not realizing that browsers are multi-process applications.
Use the button to see if the blue bars move when you speak. 3. Adjust System Privacy Settings
Speak aloud while in the Audio settings. If you see the blue volume bars moving, Google Meet is receiving your audio.
When you open Google Meet, the browser attempts to initialize the AudioContext. If the driver is busy, the API returns a NotReadableError or OverconstrainedError . This is why the most reliable fix is often closing every other application that might touch audio, not just other meeting software.
