MicKey cannot be used to switch between microphones automatically, this only applies to scenarios where you have more than one input device connected to your computer. But, that's what the notification is for. That may not sound like a big issue, except that MicKey's interface and the tray menu do not change in color, and thus do not indicate the mic status was modified.
#Mic mute hotkey windows#
If you manually control the mic, i.e., toggle it off/on from the Windows Settings, MicKey will display a notification in the Action Center to alert you that the change was made by another application. The program's system tray icon also changes color between green and red to indicate the microphone's status. The shortcut is pretty useful as it works globally, even when MicKey's interface isn't in focus. The program doesn't seem to take the Windows key into account for hotkeys.
#Mic mute hotkey free#
Pick any key, and keep in mind that you are not limited to a singly key, i.e, feel free to set a combination like Control + Alt + M, or any option of your choice. Anyway, click on the set hotkey button, and the interface should read Press Key. Yeah, you've probably never seen a keyboard with that key, neither have I for that matter. Here's where it gets a bit odd, MicKey has a default keyboard shortcut assigned to it. To mute the mic, click the Toggle Mic option, and the backdrop should turn red to reflect the change.Īs I mentioned earlier, a hotkey can simplify this task. There are just two options in the program. The GUI is a tiny window that has a green background to indicate that your mic is on. It contains a single file, which is the MicKey.exe. Open its interface from the tray icon that appeared. The program is portable, and extracts to a folder which is about 1MB in size. MicKey is an open source application designed for that.
A better way to handle this is to use a hotkey to mute the mic regardless of the program that you are using. Muting the sound in the VOIP program can help things, but it isn't convenient to keep reaching for the on-screen button.
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