Why the Teams client keeps using the microphone after calls are finished? is it evesdropping?

Tomas Arango 141

Everytime I finish a call on Teams I need to fully the close the client because Teams client keeps using my microphone. Not sure if this is a simple bug or it is evesdropping what you say for I don't what reason.
The only workaround I found so far is to fully close the client after every call. Now that's quiet annoying. Is there a fix for this?

Kris Sweeney 16 Reputation points

2022-12-09T10:21:05.237+00:00

I've started experiencing the same issue on version 1.5.00.31168 (64-bit), last updated on 03/12/2022 the behavior appears to occur primarily after joining a scheduled meeting another participant had started and where the meeting ended before the scheduled end time.

Teams keeps the microphone open despite clicking Leave before the last participant had left and closing the meeting window.

Switching devices in the settings panel swaps the open microphone connection to the new device closing the open microphone, switching the device back reverts the connection to the previous microphone.

Both microphones used have an indicator led when the microphone is in use.

Restarting Teams releases the microphone.

Windows 10 Pro, Build 19045.2130, Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4180.0, Intel i7-6800K CPU @ 3.40GHz
Peter Berkman 15 Reputation points

2023-01-12T19:45:36.5466667+00:00

Same behavior! I'm using the Jabra Pro wired/usb headset and it shows that the call is still in progress even after the call is complete/hung-up. I have to completely exit out of Teams to have it reset.

Microsoft Teams Version 1.5.00.33362 (64-bit). It was last updated on 12/11/2022.
Sidney da Silva 5 Reputation points

2023-01-24T14:07:11.93+00:00

Mine is 1.5.00.36367 and it has the same issue. Need to completely shutdown teams or reset my wireless headset to be able to use again.
BEGLARYAN, GOR 6 Reputation points

2023-02-03T15:40:45.2766667+00:00

Same issue. I am using a Jabra Engage 75 headset and need to quit and restart teams after each meeting. Very frustrating. Others suggested initiating a Test-Call and closing it may help, I'll try that instead.

Sometimes when I reach for my external webcam (storing behind my screen) to use it in a video meeting, I notice the light is on. Again, quit/restart teams shuts it down (scratching head).
Thiel, Dominik 0 Reputation points

2023-02-06T13:39:16.8+00:00

Same problem here. Working with a Jabra Evolve 65. Teams keeps microphone control. Microphone LED on headset stays on after each call I finish. Teams version 1.6.00.376 (64-bit)
Eric Sawyer 0 Reputation points

2023-02-06T23:47:34.8333333+00:00

Same issue here. Teams 1.6.00.376 Jabra Evolve2 65
Dennis Laue 10 Reputation points

2023-02-08T07:55:39.3466667+00:00

Same Issue here. Microsoft Teams Version 1.6.00.376 (64-Bit) from 08.02.2023.
Jabra Evolve 75 with Firmware 2.38.0 (Value Pack 2), Jabra Link 370 with Firmware 1.87.0
First i thought It's a problem with the headset, but I also tried this with other headsets. I can also close the call by using the echo call in the settings menu. I don't have the problem, when using the browser version of teams.
Matias Koppinen 0 Reputation points

2023-02-09T08:54:39.61+00:00

Same issue here too. Microsoft Teams Version 1.6.00.1381 (64-bit).
Jabra Evolve2 85 with firmware 1.3.8 (up to date), Jabra Link 380 with firmware 1.16.0 (up to date).
Ken McGarrity 1 Reputation point

2023-02-10T21:14:03.6166667+00:00

I'm having the same issue which is driving me crazy. I have a Jabra Evolve 75 connected to a Jabra Link 370 on my computer. This seems to only happen with Teams meetings and not direct calls. When the mic stays open, "fix" this call by calling someone directly and immediately hanging up. My Teams version is (version 1.6.00.2573 preview) and seems to have started recently.

I've seen references to it being "a stay connected" after meetings feature, but I'm not finding that feature or how to disable it.
SteffenH13 0 Reputation points

2023-02-17T08:22:27.3066667+00:00

Same issue here on MacOS 13.2 with MS Teams version 1.6.00.1159 and a Jabra Evolve 65 (both with the dongle and over Bluetooth).
Julio Espinosa 0 Reputation points

2023-02-17T10:04:01.5666667+00:00

Same thing happens to me with Jabra Evolve 75 connected via USB Wirelesss.

Microsoft Teams Version 1.6.00.1381 (64-bit). It was last updated on 10-Feb-23.

Microphone stays on then Stereo doesn't work. Only way to make it work is closing Ms Teams app.
Joris Linssen 0 Reputation points

2025-01-08T09:10:19.64+00:00

The same question has been asked in 2020 and still there's no answer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/65290/teams-keeps-microphone-open
Scott Kivitz 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee

2025-01-28T01:12:34.3033333+00:00

This seems to be an issue with 25007.607.3371.8436 as well (4 years later)

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Daniel Ferreira 0 Reputation points

2023-02-22T15:04:37.99+00:00

One more "me too" report as this started happening a month or so ago.

I use my personal phone to stream music so need to do a test call after every teams call to have Teams release the headset to let my phone resume music playback.

Headset: Jabra Evolve2 65 Stereo (dongle)

Version: Microsoft Teams Version 1.6.00.1381 (64-bit). It was last updated on 09/02/2023.
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Neil O'Brien 0 Reputation points

2023-03-02T16:15:28.0833333+00:00

Exactly this with my Evolve2 65 headphones. I thought it was the speakers being kept active but on further testing it's the microphone Teams won't let go of.

My personal "fix" is to use the Audio settings via WinKey+G and click between the Mix and Voice tabs. There's a quiet audio pop seeming confirming something is happening and it appears to be enough to get Teams to release it's grip!
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AdamBusbin-9112 0 Reputation points

2023-03-03T18:49:58.1966667+00:00

Happens to me with only one meeting sometimes. I have to quit teams all together to have it shut off.
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