Turn on Noise Suppression in Microsoft Teams

• Turning on Noise Suppression in Microsoft Teams will help eliminate background noise in your environment while your microphone is not muted
  • Package rustling, music, television sounds, and any background noise will be less noticeable with Noise Suppression turned on
• This must be completed in the installed version of Teams.  You will not have access to your computer's devices through the online version of Teams
  • To install Teams for free, visit Microsoft Teams download here
• Be sure to periodically check for updates in Teams to ensure you have the most recent features by following this article

Access your settings in Teams

• Open the installed version of Microsoft Teams
• Click on your profile, then select "Settings"

• In the Settings, select "Devices", then select the drop down menu for "Noise Suppression"

Setting Selection

• Your current selection will be "Auto (Default)".  However, depending on your microphone, this may not be sufficient to eliminate background noise
• Select "High" for maximum noise suppression.
  • This will use the most internet bandwidth of the options. If you regularly experience issues with Teams video/audio quality, or internet bandwidth issues, this is not the selection for you.
• Select "Low" for better connection and "more" noise suppression than "Auto".  Meeting attendees may still hear some background music or television sound.
• Select "Off" if you want your meeting attendees to hear any ambient noise in your environment.

• Install Microsoft Teams by visiting Microsoft Teams download here
• Install the entire Microsoft Office suite for free as part of your WesternU account by visiting go.westernu.edu and selecting "Install Office"