Camera and mic test
Check your camera, microphone and speakers in a few seconds, right here in your browser. Nothing is recorded or uploaded.
Your camera preview appears here
Check your setup
- CameraA live preview, so you can check your light and framing.
- MicrophoneA level meter that shows your voice is coming through.
- SpeakersA test sound. It needs no permission.
Nothing is recorded or uploaded. Everything stays in your browser.
Speakers
Plays a short chime through your computer’s current sound output.
Before you record
Face the light
Sit with a window or lamp in front of you, not behind you.
Camera at eye level
Raise your laptop or webcam so you look straight ahead, not down.
Find a quiet room
Soft furnishings cut echo. Fans, keyboards and open windows carry.
Talk at your normal volume
The meter should light up about halfway. Orange means too loud.
Everything works? Record your first video.
Write the script with AI, read it from a teleprompter under your camera, and share a link the moment you stop. Captions, chapters and a summary follow on their own.
Free while in beta. No card needed.
Questions
Why does my browser ask for permission?
Browsers never let a website use your camera or microphone without asking first. Choose Allow so this page can show your preview and measure your mic.
You can change your answer at any time in your browser’s site settings.
Is anything recorded or uploaded?
No. The preview, the level meter and the test sound all run inside your browser. Nothing is recorded, saved or sent to Vidler.
The camera and mic turn off when you choose Stop test, switch to another tab or leave the page.
Why doesn’t the mic meter move?
Check that your mic or headset isn’t muted (many have a mute button or switch), that the right one is picked under Microphone, and that its input volume isn’t turned down in your computer’s sound settings.
If another app such as Zoom, Teams or FaceTime is using the mic, close it, then choose Stop test and Start test again.
How do I use an external camera or microphone?
Plug it in, then pick it from the Camera or Microphone list. New devices appear on their own while the test is running.
If one doesn’t show up, unplug it, plug it back in and reload the page. On a Mac, also check that your browser is turned on under System Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera or Microphone.
How do I allow the camera and mic in Chrome, Safari or Firefox?
Allow them for this site, then reload the page:
- Chrome or Edge: click View site information at the left of the address bar, choose Site settings and set Camera and Microphone to Allow.
- Safari on a Mac: choose Safari → Settings for This Website and set Camera and Microphone to Allow.
- Firefox: click the permissions icon at the left of the address bar and remove the blocks on the camera and microphone.
Why is my preview mirrored?
A mirrored preview feels natural, like looking in a mirror, so it’s on by default. Viewers of your videos see you the right way round.
Turn off Mirror preview to see exactly what the camera sees.
Why does my camera look blurry or dark?
Face a window or a lamp so the light falls on your face, and wipe the lens. The resolution under Camera shows what your camera sends: below 1280×720 (HD), videos look soft, and an external webcam usually helps.
Still stuck? The camera and microphone guide covers system settings on Mac and Windows.