This guide will explain where your iPhone’s microphones are located. There are many microphones built into your iPhone. It can be extremely helpful to locate the microphones on your iPhone for troubleshooting purposes. If the microphones stop working, you will need to locate them on the iPhone. This guide is important as microphone locations can differ from one device to the next.
The microphones on your device perform many important functions. They are used to record stereo audio and noise canceling. You won’t be able to make FaceTime or phone calls without functioning microphones. Siri will also not be capable of recognizing your voice.
The microphone is small, embedded in a pinhole. It is not easy to find because of this. You will often find integrated microphones, also known as built-in microphones, at the top and bottom of your iPhone.
iPhone 6s, 6s+, 7, 7+, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XR, 11, 11 Pro, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Mini microphones
These models come with 3 microphone locations.
- The bottom microphone is the first set of microphones.
- The third is located at the back between the True Tone flash (rear microphone) and iSight camera.
- An additional microphone (front microphone) is located at the front of your device.
Phone 5, 5c and 5s, SE. 6 and 6+ microphones
These models come with 3 microphones.
- One microphone is located at the bottom your iPhone.
- The back has another one.
- The third is located on the front side of your iPhone.
iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s microphones
iPhone 4 models include dual microphones. The top microphone is used for noise cancellation. The bottom one is for noise cancellation, such as recording a voice note or talking to Siri.
iPhones older than iOS 5.0:
One microphone is available on older iPhone models (i.e. 3G, 3G and 3Gs). This microphone is located on the bottom of the device.
