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VSEE CLINIC A/V SELF-CHECKCopy link to VSEE CLINIC A/V SELF-CHECK to clipboard

Go to: VSee Clinic PortalCopy link to Go to: VSee Clinic Portal to clipboard

Use the VSee Clinic AV self-check to test your device: https://clinic.vsee.me/test_computer   

  • To confirm if the microphone is working, you should see the below image.

  • To confirm if the camera is working, your image should be showing in the black box shown below.


OTHER OPTIONSCopy link to OTHER OPTIONS to clipboard

Restart your browserCopy link to Restart your browser to clipboard

Sometimes your web browser (e.g. Chrome, Edge, Safari) will have an issue connecting to your microphone/webcam device, and restarting the browser will resolve the issue.


Restart your deviceCopy link to Restart your device to clipboard

Sometimes another application might be “using” or blocking access to your microphone/webcam. Make sure to completely close any other applications that might be using the camera (e.g. Skype, Zoom, etc.). You may also need to restart your device to solve the issue.


Check your Webcam ShuttersCopy link to Check your Webcam Shutters to clipboard

You may also check your webcam shutters/sliders which might be physically covering the cameras.


If the problem persists, please contact us here.


This article was last updated on: 4 Feb 2022

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