diff --git a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/audio/MicBar.qml b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/audio/MicBar.qml
index b6254b168c..9f970faaa9 100644
--- a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/audio/MicBar.qml
+++ b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/audio/MicBar.qml
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ Rectangle {
             if (pushToTalk) {
                 return;
             }
-            muted = !muted;
+            AudioScriptingInterface.muted = !muted;
             Tablet.playSound(TabletEnums.ButtonClick);
         }
         drag.target: dragTarget;