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Have you bought a new iPhone 12 or just got a hand-me-down? If it\u2019s your first time owning this device, one of your questions must be, “Where is the microphone on an iPhone 12<\/strong>?”<\/em> If not, you\u2019re probably wondering why there\u2019s a microphone icon on your iPhone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s baffling, isn\u2019t it? That\u2019s the main reason why you found this article. We\u2019re here to help you figure out where your iPhone 12\u2019s microphone is. We\u2019ll also discuss some information that will help you troubleshoot your mic. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where Is the Microphone on iPhone 12?<\/h2>\n\n\n

The microphones on iPhone 12<\/strong> are located at the top near the front camera, bottom near the charging port, and near the back camera. Two microphones are at the bottom on either side of the charging port, while the front top location and rear camera just include one for each. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your iPhone 12 doesn\u2019t have just one microphone but multiple ones. Why, you ask? Its purpose is to help you record videos seamlessly and answer calls whenever needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you know that the microphone on the rear camera also serves as noise-canceling hardware? These features are built to make iPhone users\u2019 lives easier.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

But what about the iPhone 12 Mini, Pro, and Pro Max? The microphone locations on the iPhone 12 mini are the same as on the iPhone 12. However, the microphone at the bottom of the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max is on the 5th hole when counting from the right side.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Is There a Microphone Icon on Your iPhone?<\/h2>\n\n\n

If you have “Voice Control” enabled and your microphone is listening to you, your iPhone has a microphone icon. This icon is usually b<\/span>lue and located on the upper left side of your iPhone. It usually won\u2019t go away unless you fix it in your settings.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The blue “Voice Control”<\/em> microphone icon lets you control your iPhone 12 using voice commands. You can take a screenshot, open the “Control Center”<\/em>, or even turn the volume up and down using this feature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it bothers you, you can turn it off. Go to “Settings> Accessibility > Voice Control” <\/em><\/strong>and then toggle off to remove the microphone icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When in use, the other types of microphone indicators are the orange and green dots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s normal for the orange dot to pop up when you\u2019re on a call. Various apps, like WhatsApp<\/a>, Microsoft Teams<\/a>, or Snapchat<\/a>, use your iPhone 12\u2019s mic. If it\u2019s not turned on during a call, the person on the other line won\u2019t hear you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you notice no apps are opened, and the icon persists, you may have to troubleshoot it. To troubleshoot your iPhone 12, try restarting it, closing the app forcibly, or turning off the microphone access for all apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check Apple Support<\/a> for the steps on closing apps on your device.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Apple Support<\/a> says the green dot appears on your iPhone 12 when using the camera to record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know where the microphone is located on an iPhone 12, it will be easier to ensure your audio stays top-notch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Related Post: <\/strong>Phone Icon Missing on an iPhone<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

Why Is Your iPhone 12 Mic Not Working During Calls? <\/h2>\n\n\n

These are the reasons why your iPhone 12 Mic is not working during calls:<\/p>\n\n\n\n