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Quick Start with MuteDeck

Get up and running with MuteDeck in just a few minutes.

What You'll Need​

  • Windows 10/11 or macOS 10.15+
  • One of the supported meeting apps (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, etc.)
  • Optional: Stream Deck, Loupedeck, or other control device

Installation Steps​

  1. Download MuteDeck from mutedeck.com/downloads
  2. Install the application by running the installer
  3. Launch MuteDeck - it will appear in your system tray/menu bar
  4. Join a meeting in any supported app to test functionality

First Meeting Test​

  1. Join a test meeting in Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet
  2. Look for the MuteDeck interface showing your meeting status
  3. Try muting/unmuting using MuteDeck controls
  4. Verify the status updates in both MuteDeck and your meeting app

Browser Extensions (For Web-based Meetings)​

If you use Google Meet, web-Zoom, web-Teams, or other web-based meetings, install the MuteDeck browser extension:

  1. Install the Chrome Extension or Firefox Extension
  2. When asked, allow the extension to access the content of the meeting app pages
  3. The extension will automatically connect to MuteDeck
  4. Join a web meeting to test the integration
  5. Check the extension icon in your browser - it should show "Connected to MuteDeck"

Find a detailed guide on installing browser extensions in the Installing Browser Extensions section.

Next Steps​

Troubleshooting Quick Start​

If MuteDeck isn't detecting your meetings:

  1. Check that your meeting app language is set to English (for most apps)
  2. Ensure "Always show meeting controls" is enabled in your meeting app
  3. On macOS, verify MuteDeck has Accessibility and Automation permissions
  4. For browser meetings, confirm the extension is installed and active

Need more help? Check our detailed troubleshooting guide.