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How to Test Your Webcam and Microphone Before a Call

Nothing derails a client call like ‘can you hear me?’. A 30-second check before the meeting avoids it.

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Quick test

Open the Webcam & Mic Test, click Start and allow access. You'll see your video with resolution and frame rate, and a live level meter that moves when you speak. Nothing is recorded or uploaded.

Camera shows black or nothing

Close other apps using the camera (Zoom, Teams, Skype, OBS), check for a physical privacy shutter, and allow camera access in the browser's address bar. On Windows: Settings > Privacy & security > Camera; on Mac: System Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera.

Microphone not working

Pick the right input device in your system sound settings (headsets and webcams add their own mics), check it isn't muted, and allow microphone access for the browser.

Look and sound better

Face a window or lamp, raise the camera to eye level, and use earphones with a mic to avoid echo.

Frequently asked questions

Is anything recorded?

No, the video only plays on your screen.

Why is my video blurry?

Low light, a dirty lens or bandwidth – add light first.

Does it work on phones?

Yes, in modern mobile browsers.

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