Browser Permissions
CallerBooth needs microphone access to make calls.
Why?
Without microphone permission:
- Other person can't hear you
- Calls fail
- You see an error
Granting Permission
First call attempt:
- Browser asks for mic access
- Click Allow
- Saved for future calls
WARNING
If you click Block, calls won't work. See below to fix.
Fixing Blocked Permissions
Chrome
- Click lock icon in address bar
- Find Microphone
- Change Block → Allow
- Reload
Or: chrome://settings/content/microphone → remove callerbooth.com from blocked list → reload
Firefox
- Click lock icon
- Connection secure → More information
- Permissions tab
- Find "Use the Microphone"
- Uncheck Block, check Allow
- Reload
Safari
- Safari → Preferences → Websites → Microphone
- Find callerbooth.com
- Set to Allow
- Reload
Edge
- Click lock icon
- Site permissions
- Microphone → Allow
- Reload
System Permissions
Your OS also controls mic access:
Windows
Settings → Privacy → Microphone → make sure browser is On
macOS
System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Privacy → Microphone → check your browser
Common Errors
NotAllowedError You denied permission. Re-enable above.
NotFoundError No mic detected. Check it's plugged in and selected.
NotReadableError Another app is using your mic. Close Zoom, Teams, etc.
Testing
- Go to Home
- Look for "Ready" status
- If connected, mic is working
Multiple Mics
If you have several (built-in + external):
- Check which is selected in system settings
- Set correct one as default
FAQ
Keeps asking for permission? Private/incognito mode doesn't save permissions.
Allowed but still not working? Check system permissions and restart browser.
Can I use CallerBooth without a mic? No.