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Camera or Microphone are blocked

When Whereby first asks permission to access your camera and microphone, you may have chosen "Block" instead of "Allow" by mistake.

In this case, please press the camera or padlock icon in the browser's address bar to undo the block, then press "Try Again." The icon looks slightly different on different browsers, but here are some examples:

Chrome browser address bar, highlighting camera icon on right

Firefox browser address bar, highlighting cross-out camera icon on left

If the above isn't successful, try the following:


Loudspeaker issues

Most permissions-related speaker issues should be resolved by following the above steps for camera and microphone.

If you have continued speaker problems, consider the following:

  • Try connecting or reconnecting any headphones or speaker devices you're attempting to use
  • Review your computer's operating system permissions and sound settings

Connection issues

Many factors can contribute to poor network connection. Try the following to improve your experience:

  • Enable low data mode by selecting the toggle provided
  • Get closer to the router, or connect via ethernet cable
  • Try restarting your WiFi router
  • Close any apps, tabs, or devices accessing the internet that aren't required for the call
  • If you have a VPN try disabling it and reconnecting to the room