diff --git a/modules/access/avaudiocapture.m b/modules/access/avaudiocapture.m
index 3274c62b42..f4171028c4 100644
--- a/modules/access/avaudiocapture.m
+++ b/modules/access/avaudiocapture.m
@@ -233,6 +233,10 @@ static int Open(vlc_object_t *p_this)
             dispatch_semaphore_wait(sema, DISPATCH_TIME_FOREVER);
             if (!accessGranted) {
                 msg_Err(p_demux, "Can't use the audio device as access has not been granted by the user");
+                vlc_dialog_display_error(p_demux, _("Problem accessing a system resource"),
+                    _("Please open \"System Preferences\" -> \"Security & Privacy\" "
+                      "and allow VLC to access your microphone."));
+
                 return VLC_EGENERIC;
             }
         }