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Updated · May 31, 2023
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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!
The general procedure is pretty similar, no matter what you’re playing on. Here’s a quick rundown:
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:
Additionally, you can finetune your experience with other options. You can choose whether to turn on Voice Chat for:
You can also fiddle with the following:
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.
If you prefer to play it on Switch, you’ll need to follow these steps to talk:
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.
Here’s how to turn on the mic in Fortnite on PS4:
This console also doesn’t support Push to Talk, only Open Mic.
Here’s how to set up voice chat in Fortnite on Xbox:
And just like the PS4 and Switch, Push to Talk doesn’t work.
Compared to the consoles, Fortnite on PC has many extra options. Here’s how to navigate around them:
You can also switch the method to Push to Talk.
Voice chat support for mobile devices differs depending on your OS. It’s more straightforward for Android users.
All you need to do is:
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:
You can also use the Party Chat feature for other games on your iOS device.
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.
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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!
There are a few things to try if your voice chat mysteriously doesn’t work:
Change your input/output devices.
To change your channel type to Party, you’ll need to do the following:
Switch it to Party Channel.
Now that you know how to enable voice chat in Fortnite on Switch, can you chat without headphones? Unfortunately, you can’t use the voice chat feature on the Nintendo Switch if you don’t plug in headphones with a mic.
Aditya Rayaprolu
As a cloud architect at McKinsey with experience handling Fortune 500 clients, this individual has comprehensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies and tools such as cloud computing, virtualization, network security, data storage, and disaster recovery. They have a wealth of experience in creating and executing virtualization solutions for both on-premise and cloud-based systems, with a primary focus on enhancing efficiency, dependability, and security.
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