How To Enable Voice Chat in Fortnite?

Intro

In a multiplayer game like Fortnite, communication is key. And since you won’t have the time to type out everything you want to say to your teammates, voice chat is strongly recommended. 

In this guide, you’ll find out how to enable voice chat in Fortnite across platforms such as the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox, PC, and mobile. Unfortunately, the game is not available on Apple devices due to legal disputes.

Let’s get cracking!

How to Enable Voice Chat in Fortnite?

The general procedure is pretty similar, no matter what you’re playing on. Here’s a quick rundown:

1. Once you’ve launched Fortnite, go to the game’s Settings.
2. On the next screen, click the speaker icon at the top.
3. Find the Voice Chat option and turn it on.

It’s as simple as that!

However, there are subtle differences between platforms that are worth going over.

Another way to enable it is via parental control settings.

They can make the game more family-friendly. Voice chat is also by default disabled for players younger than 10 years old.

Here’s how to change the settings:

1. Launch Fortnite and click the hamburger at the top left.
2. Go to Settings and then pick Parental Controls.
3. Enter your 6-digit Parental Control PIN and select Next.
4. On the following menu, find Voice Chat and change it to Everybody.
5. Click Save.

Additionally, you can finetune your experience with other options. You can choose whether to turn on Voice Chat for:

• Everybody
• Friends and Teammates
• Friends Only
• Nobody.

You can also fiddle with the following:

• Voice Chat Method (Push to Talk or Open Mic)
• Input Device (Microphone)
• Output Device (Speakers/Headphones)
• Preferred Channel (Party or Game Channel)
• Notifications.

The Preferred Channel option is especially important.

You’ll need to ensure that everyone in your team is in the same one. If you’re in the Party channel, and your teammates are in the Game type, you won’t be able to communicate. So, always check if your channels are aligned before playing!

Now, let’s take a look at how this process differs across platforms.

How to Enable Voice Chat in Fortnite on Switch?

If you prefer to play it on Switch, you’ll need to follow these steps to talk:

1. Start Fortnite and make your way to Settings (the plus icon).
2. Click the speaker icon at the top of the screen.
3. Toggle Voice Chat to On.
4. Save the changes.

One more thing:

Sadly, Nintendo Switch doesn’t support Push to Talk. You’ll have to make do with headphones with a mic instead, but luckily for you, most gaming headsets come with one. 

How to Enable Voice Chat in Fortnite on PS4?

Here’s how to turn on the mic in Fortnite on PS4:

1. Load the game and go to Settings (the gear icon).
2. Click the speaker icon.
3. Find Voice Chat and switch it on. 

This console also doesn’t support Push to Talk, only Open Mic.

How to Enable Voice Chat in Fortnite on Xbox?

Here’s how to set up voice chat in Fortnite on Xbox:

1. Launch the game and select the tiny gear to get to Settings.
2. On the next menu, click the speaker.
3. Change Voice Chat to On.

And just like the PS4 and Switch, Push to Talk doesn’t work. 

How to Enable Voice Chat in Fortnite on PC?

Compared to the consoles, Fortnite on PC has many extra options. Here’s how to navigate around them:

1. Start the game and click the gear icon in the main menu.
2. Select the speaker to find the Audio Settings.
3. Scroll down to Voice Chat and enable it.
4. Save the changes.

You can also switch the method to Push to Talk.

How to Enable Voice Chat in Fortnite on Mobile?

Voice chat support for mobile devices differs depending on your OS. It’s more straightforward for Android users.

All you need to do is:

1. Go to the lobby and tap on the gear.
2. Find the Audio Settings, and then Voice Chat.
3. Flip the toggle to On.

If you want to talk to your teammates on your iPhone or iPad, you’ll need to use an Xbox account. Let me show you how:

1. Sign up with a Microsoft account and download the Xbox app from the App Store.
2. Install it, load it, and look for an icon at the top with three outlined people (the Parties Tab).
3. Tap it and start a party with your friends. Everybody in it will be able to use voice chat.

You can also use the Party Chat feature for other games on your iOS device.

How to Use Voice Chat in Fortnite?

Fortnite is centered on cooperation. Whatever you do, like throwing a Kame-hame-ha, you’ll want your teammates to know about it, so they can act accordingly. And in the heat of the moment, you’ll hardly have the time to carefully type out what’s going on.

That’s where voice chat comes into play.

You can discuss your findings and talk strategy in the middle of the action. And of course, you can use it to joke around with your friends!

However, your experience will depend on the voice chat channel and method you choose. 

If you pick Party Channel, you’ll only communicate with players who are in your party or queued up in the lobby with you.

Game Channel, on the other hand, connects players on the same team across different parties.

Likewise, you’ll also want to know the difference between Push to Talk and Open Mic.

Push to Talk lets you choose when you want to be heard. That means you’ll have to press a button and hold it while speaking. This is great for minimizing ambient noise. The downside is that it can be a bit inconvenient in heated situations where you need to react quickly.

Meanwhile, Open Mic allows you to talk continuously. You won’t have to think about pressing any extra buttons. But it’s not really suitable if you’re playing in a busy environment.

Wrap Up

Hopefully, now you know how to enable voice chat in Fortnite, no matter the platform! It’s pretty simple and direct for everyone — except iOS users. Luckily, there’s a workaround for these devices, too.

But remember:

With great power comes great responsibility. So try not to get into too many yelling matches with strangers,  alright?

Have fun!