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Free microphone, webcam & speaker tests

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Free browser-based device checks. Nothing to install, nothing uploaded.

Microphone

Input level, clipping and playback.

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Webcam

Live preview and resolution.

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Speakers

Left and right channels and volume.

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Keyboard

Every key, ghosting and repeats.

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Mouse

Clicks, double-clicks and scroll.

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Controller

Stick drift, triggers and buttons.

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⊞ Is your Windows version still supported? Check it →All 18 troubleshooting guides →

Quick microphone check

Speak normally for a few seconds and watch the meter.

Peak level: start the microphone to measure.

Ready. Your browser will ask for microphone permission.

Full microphone test with explanations →

Ready for your call or stream?

A guided check of your three core devices. Each step opens its test, and this page remembers what you have checked.

  1. 1MicrophoneNot checked
  2. 2WebcamNot checked
  3. 3SpeakersNot checked
Start guided check →Takes about 1 minute ·
How it works

Real checks, right in your browser

Uses your browser's own access

Microphone, camera, speaker, keyboard, mouse and controller tests use features built into Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. There is nothing to download or install.

Stays on your device

Audio, video and key presses are processed locally in the page. Recordings are never uploaded, and camera or microphone access only starts when you press Start.

Tells you where to look next

Every test explains what its result means and links to a step-by-step guide for Windows and Mac when something is wrong.

Before an important call or stream

A two-minute device check

  1. Microphone test: record a sentence and play it back. Listen for low volume, crackle or background hum.
  2. Webcam test: check the framing and light. Face your light source and wipe the lens.
  3. Speaker test: play left and right at low volume to confirm the right output device and channel order.
  4. Close apps you do not need. Meeting apps and camera utilities can hold the microphone or camera and block other programs.
  5. Check the same devices are selected inside your call or streaming app, since apps keep their own device settings.

Not working? Our troubleshooting guides cover microphones that are silent, quiet or distorted, webcams that are black or blurry, missing sound, reversed headphones, Bluetooth problems, and dead keys or mouse buttons.

Questions

Common questions

Do these tests record or upload anything?

No. Audio, video and key presses are handled inside your browser tab. A microphone clip you record stays in the tab and is discarded when you close or reload the page.

Which browsers are supported?

Current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux. The controller test needs a browser with gamepad support, which all of these include.

Why can't the test find my microphone or camera?

Usually the browser or the system has blocked access, or another app is already using the device. The microphone and webcam guides walk through the permission settings.

Will my call app hear the same thing?

Not always. Zoom, Teams, Discord and OBS keep their own device choices and audio processing. Confirm your gear works here, then select the same devices inside the app.

Is TestGearNow free?

Yes. The tests are free to use with no account. The site is supported by advertising and by optional affiliate links, which never affect how a test works.

Our picks

Popular microphones for creators

Straightforward suggestions if your test shows it is time for an upgrade.

Shure SM7BXLR dynamic microphone · audio interface requiredView on Amazon ↗ (opens in a new tab)
FIFINE AM8USB or XLR · plug and play over USBView on Amazon ↗ (opens in a new tab)

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