> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vervecopilot.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Test audio before interview

> Check your audio setup from the launcher before starting a real Verve AI copilot session

## Overview

The **Test Audio** tab helps you confirm that your audio setup is working before you start a real interview session. Use it from the copilot launcher to verify that Verve AI can detect the audio input you expect.

<Tip>
  Testing audio before launch helps you catch permission, device, or routing issues early so you do not lose time during the actual interview.
</Tip>

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## How to Test Audio

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Copilot Launcher">
    Go to [Interview Copilot](https://www.app.vervecopilot.com/copilot) and open the launcher.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Launcher Settings">
    Click **Settings** in the launcher before starting your session.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Test Audio">
    Open the **Test Audio** tab in the settings panel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run an Audio Check">
    Speak into your microphone or play sample meeting audio to confirm Verve AI is receiving sound.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the Result">
    Make sure the test shows the expected input activity before you launch the real session.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="No audio activity appears">
    Check your input device, confirm microphone or system audio permissions are granted, and retry the test. If needed, review [Audio Permissions](/guides/audio-permissions).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The wrong audio source is detected">
    Switch to the correct microphone, headset, or meeting output device in your system settings, then run the test again before launching.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Audio works in test but not in session">
    Re-open launcher settings and confirm the same device setup is still selected. If your meeting platform changed devices after launch, restart the launcher and test again.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Need help sharing interview audio?">
    Review [Share Audio](/guides/share-audio) for platform-specific guidance on getting interview sound into Verve AI.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>