This guide explains the basic troubleshooting steps for when an agent cannot pass the Audio Check when logging into the Agent Experience on a Windows computer.


Typically, the following error would be seen when failing the Audio Check.




Windows 10

Confirm the headset microphone and speakers are configured and working locally on the machine

1. In the searchbar at the bottom left of your screen, type Sound Settings
2. Click on Sound Settings

3. In the Sound Settings pop up window, ensure that the output device is the name of your headset. 

4. Ensure the input device is the name of your headset, speak into the headset and confirm the bar turns blue to show that audio is being received.


5. Now click "Device Properties


In the next screen, click "Additional device properties"


On the "Advanced" tab, uncheck "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device".
Then click OK.


Windows 11

Confirm the headset microphone and speakers are configured and working locally on the machine

1. In the searchbar at the bottom left of your screen, type Sound Settings
2. Click on Sound Settings

3. In the Sound Settings pop up window, ensure that the output device is the name of your headset. 

4. Ensure the input device is the name of your headset - click the arrow and then "Start test" and speak into the headset and confirm the bar turns black to show that audio is being received.



Station Settings 

It is also important to ensure that  the input, output, and notification output devices selected in the Agent Experience Station Settings are the actual devices, and NOT the "Default" or "Communications" options. 


Author: Dejan Tomic