Describes how to isolate and resolve common issues with the Vonage Desktop App
See Set Password and Username to confirm your credentials are correct and/or to apply a password reset.
Confirm these settings, then close and relaunch the Desktop App. If the issue persists, restart your computer.
NOTE: A compatible headset is required for use with your services.
Eliminate an issue with the following, then close and relaunch the Desktop App. If the issue persists, restart your computer.
Issue | Symptom | Solution |
Choppy | Audio breaks up sporadically. | Typically related to the internet connection, which causes low speed or filtering from a router, modem, or firewall; the issue can appear suddenly. For more details, see:
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One-Way Audio / No Way Audio | One or both parties cannot hear each other. | |
Delayed | Delay when one party speaks and the other party hears audio. | |
Echo | One or both parties hear their own voice. | Often results from high speaker volume that causes feedback into the microphone. Try to lower the volume of the microphone or headset. |
Static | Persistent hissing, buzzing, humming, and even crackles or pops. | Usually results from interference from other electronic devices. If you are using a wireless headset, move to another location to see if the audio improves. Your headset may also have a low battery or a poor signal. Ensure your headset is fully charged or test with a wired headset or computer microphone. |
Garbled | Distorted or muffled audio for one or both parties. |
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