Pre-Call Test

Overview

The Pre-Call Test Tool allows users to check their internet connectivity, hardware (microphone and camera), and software (browser) compatibility before joining a video session. It helps ensure the user’s setup meets the necessary requirements to support the Video API effectively, reducing the risk of technical issues and enabling a smoother, higher-quality video experience.

Use cases

  • Evaluate client’s hardware, software, and bandwidth capabilities.
  • Remind users of necessary prerequisites before joining a session.
  • Allow users to preview their video and audio setup before entering a session.
  • Support testing of different setup options: video only, audio only, or both.
  • Save connection test results for future evaluation and comparisons.
  • Help isolate bandwidth or network issues during application development.

Features

  • Ability to test both audio and video hardware in the user’s setup.
  • Extensive testing suite covering hardware, software, and connectivity with Vonage API endpoints.
  • Detailed visual graphs showing expected vs. actual audio and video quality
  • Option to save test results in plain text format for reporting or troubleshooting.

Further reading