how does roblox voice chat work

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Voice chat is a relatively new addition to Roblox, and it allows for players to communicate with each other by using a microphone on their PC or mobile devices. The platform has done quite a bit to make sure it is safer for players to use by implementing age restrictions.

Clicking on this tab will open your privacy options on both PC and mobile. Under the heading Beta Features you should see the text Enable voice chat and a small button. Clicking this button will toggle voice chat on—when done the button will turn from gray to green.May 9, 2022

Full Answer

How do you enable Roblox voice chat?

To disable the Spatial Voice feature, follow the instructions below:

  • Go to Account Settings
  • Select the Privacy Tab
  • Toggle the Spatial Voice selector to OFF The toggle will turn from green to grey, indicating that voice chat has been disabled for your account. ...

How to use voice chat in Roblox [working]?

To enable the Spatial Voice feature, follow the instructions below:

  • Go to Account Settings
  • Complete Age Verification
  • Select the Privacy Tab
  • Toggle the Spatial Voice selector to ON The toggle will turn from grey to green, indicating that voice chat has been enabled for your account.

Can you get voice chat in Roblox?

You need to be verified as age 13 or above to turn on and use voice chat in Roblox. Provided you meet the above condition, simply follow the below steps to enable the Spatial feature: It will turn from grey to green, indicating that voice chat has been enabled for your account.

How to enable Roblox chat?

  • Open your Roblox Studio.
  • Open the game you want to add the bubble chat feature to.
  • Head over to “Explorer” at the left of your screen.
  • Click on “Chat.”
  • Go to “Chat properties.” You should see a “Behaviour” tab. Click on it.
  • You’ll see a box named “BubbleChatEnabled”. Just tick the box to enable the chat.

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Verifying your age

As nearly half of Roblox's player base consists of users over the age of 13, how to properly manage the safety of younger users has remained a concern. In a blog post, Roblox stated that the spatial voice feature will only be accessible to those who have verified that they are over the age of 13.

Enabling voice chat

Once you've verified your age, voice chat can be toggled on and off within the setting menu. On PC, look for the gear icon in the upper right hand corner, then from the drop down menu click Settings. From settings, locate the Privacy tab from the menu on the left.

Voice chat rules

As of now, there's been no official statement regarding what can and can't be said over voice chat. Currently, swearing receives no form of punishment or censoring by Roblox—this will more than likely change however as the kinks continue to be worked out.

Where to use voice chat

Whether you view it as unfortunate or not, not every Roblox experience will feature voice chat compatibility. The decision is completely up the individual game developers as to whether or not they want to allow it. If you're looking for a game to try out voice chat, Mic Up appears to be the current favorite.

What is Spatial Voice ?

Spatial Voice Beta is a new feature that allows people to communicate in Roblox as naturally as they communicate in the physical world.

How can I tell who has Spatial Voice ?

Eligible, age-verified, age 13+ users will see a microphone icon next to the user name and above the avatar of other users that have voice chat enabled. Users will not otherwise be able to see who does or does not have Spatial Voice.

How to Mute, Block, or Report Abuse for Spatial Voice

You can mute another user in a Spatial Voice experience by clicking the microphone icon that will appear over their avatar’s head. Mutes only apply to voice chat and not text chat and will only last while you are in that experience session.

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