Filter out background noise during Teams calls and meetings with voice isolation. Voice isolation uses AI to block surrounding noise so others can hear you clearly.
How it works
When you add a voice profile, Teams will know which sounds to keep (your voice) and which ones to filter out. Voice isolation also filters out sound from other speakers to prevent echoes. Voice isolation is powered by AI within Teams.
Add your voice profile
Add a voice profile to start using voice isolation in your meetings and calls. A voice profile takes about 30 seconds to make and can be deleted anytime.
To add your voice profile:
- In Microsoft Teams, Select Settings and more
> Settings
- Select Recognition.
Select Create voice profile.
Note: If you don't see Recognitionin your settings, contact your IT admin.Choose your microphone from the dropdown menu.
Select Start voice capture and read the provided text.
When you finish reading, select Stop voice capture.
Select Close.
Turn off voice isolation
Voice isolation will be active in your calls and meetings after you add your voice profile.
To turn off voice isolation in a Teams meeting:
- Select the dropdown arrow next to Mic
in your meeting controls.
Under Noise suppression, make sure Voice isolation isn't selected.
and selecting More audio settings.How it looks
After you add your voice profile, indicators will tell you when and how voice isolation is working in your meeting or call.
Indicator | What it means |
|---|---|
 | Voice isolation is turned on and active. |
 | You entered the meeting with your mic muted. |
 | Only your name is displayed. Unwanted audio isn't detected and voice isolation is active. |
 | Voice isolation is active and filtering out unwanted audio. |
 | Someone nearby is detected (e.g., you and a colleague are sharing your device for the meeting). If you want them to be heard, select Turn off voice isolation. |
Troubleshooting
If you're having issues adding a voice profile:
Make sure you're in a relatively quiet environment.
Connect your microphone again or use a different one to improve your audio.
Restart Teams.
Check Teams for updates.
Delete and recreate your voice profile.
You might receive one of these alerts in Teams. Learn what they mean and how to resolve them:
Alert | What this means |
|---|---|
 | There's an issue with turning on voice isolation in your meeting or call. Restart Teams to reload voice isolation. |
 | Your device is running too many apps and can't support voice isolation. Try closing other apps on your device. Then, turn voice isolation off, then back on. |