How to Prevent Google Workspace Users From Using the Microphone on Android Devices

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Workspace administrators

You can prevent Google Workspace users from using the microphone on Android devices.

Requirements to control microphone usage on Android devices

How to allow or disable microphone usage on Android devices step-by-step with images

Step 1

How To Prevent Google Workspace Users From Using The Microphone On Android Devices - Step 1

In Google Admin at https://admin.google.com, click Devices > Mobile & endpoints > Settings > Android settings in the menu on the left.

Step 2

How To Prevent Google Workspace Users From Using The Microphone On Android Devices - Step 2

Select Device Features.

Step 3

How To Prevent Google Workspace Users From Using The Microphone On Android Devices - Step 3

Click Microphone.

Step 4

How To Prevent Google Workspace Users From Using The Microphone On Android Devices - Step 4

If you don’t want to let users use the microphone, uncheck the Allow microphone box and click SAVE.

Changes may take up to 24 hours to take effect on mobile devices.

Note that this works on Android 5 and up only.

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