Discord: How to Change Your Voice Input Mode on Desktop

Users can choose from two different transmission options

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Discord allows users of its desktop application to choose from two voice input modes: “Voice Activity” and “Push to Talk.” The Voice Activity setting will cause the app to automatically transmit the user’s voice as they’re speaking, while the Push to Talk setting will require users to press a key to transmit their voice in their current conversation.

Our guide will show you how to change your voice input mode in the Discord desktop app.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Discord app on Mac.

Step 1: Click the gear icon in the bottom-left corner of the Discord app.

Screenshot of the Discord desktop application with a red arrow pointing at the gear icon near the bottom-left corner of the application

Step 2: Click “Voice & Video” on the left side of the app.

Screenshot of the "My Account" menu in the Discord desktop application with a red arrow pointing at "Voice & Video" on the left side of the application

Step 3: Under the “Input Mode” section, click either “Voice Activity” or “Push to Talk,” depending on your preference.

Screenshot of the "Voice Settings" menu in the Discord desktop application with a red arrow pointing at "Voice Activity"

If you choose “Push to Talk,” you can click the “Record Keybind” button to set the key you want to use to transmit your...

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