System Checks & Troubleshooting
Verify your browser, microphone, speakers, and connection are set up properly for speaking tests and practice rooms.
1. Browser Features
2. Microphone Input
3. Audio Speaker Output
Autoplay blocker can sometimes mute text-to-speech engines. Test speaking engine output below.
4. Network Latency
Click the lock icon in Chrome's URL search bar, toggle the "Microphone" switch to "Allow", and refresh your page.
Browsers block speech synthesis audio until you click at least one button. Use the "Test Voice Synthesis" button on this page to initialize audio.
The voice detector triggers on 2 seconds of silence. If you are in a noisy room or using speakers, echo can disrupt the detector. Try using headphones.
Only one student can talk to Sarah at a time in the group classroom. Wait for the button to open up again (locks expire in 45s if unused).
Having persistent issues? Export your system setup report and share it with our support team.