Students tolerate imperfect video but struggle with muffled audio – and teachers suffer the most from laptop microphones that pick up every keyboard press. A phone on a stand solves the problem with hardware you already own.

Why audio matters more than video in class

Comprehension depends on speech clarity. Laptop microphones at the far end of a desk drop consonants and add room echo; a phone placed close to the speaker fixes both problems at once.

Setting up for a classroom or home office

Install WO Mic on the teaching computer and the app on the phone. Connect over Wi-Fi, then select the virtual microphone in Zoom, Meet or Teams. Use a stand or a stack of books to bring the phone to mouth height.

• Phone 20-30 cm from the mouth
• Same Wi-Fi network as the computer
• Virtual mic selected in the meeting app
• Headphones on the PC to prevent echo

Handling long lessons

Use USB mode for lessons longer than an hour – the phone stays charged and the connection does not compete with screen sharing for Wi-Fi bandwidth. Disable battery optimization so the app keeps running when the screen sleeps.

Tips for hybrid classrooms

In a physical classroom, place the phone near the front of the room and connect it to the teaching PC over USB. The phone's noise suppression handles classroom hum better than a laptop mic, and students online hear the room naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work with Google Meet?

Yes. Any app that uses the Windows recording device can use the virtual microphone.

Can students hear me if I walk around?

Wi-Fi keeps the connection while you move, but audio quality drops with distance from the router. USB is more reliable.

iPhone and iPad users can review the Wi-Fi pairing steps in the WO Mic iOS guide.