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Troubleshooting Call Audio Issues

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Chris
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Objective

The purpose of this article is to provide direction to Outreach Admins in troubleshooting call audio issues experienced while using Outreach Voice. 

Applies To

  • Outreach Admin

Notes

  • Completing this process prior to contacting Outreach Support can assist in determining the root cause of a user's audio issue. Provide this information when submitting a support request if applicable. 
  • This article addresses audio symptoms experienced while using Outreach Voice. For more information on call connection issues, such as dropped calls or calls not connecting, refer to the Troubleshooting Call Connection Issues article. 
  • Attempt to recreate the issue with known-good devices and connections if applicable. 
  • Outreach does not support VPN configurations.
  • Some international regions (such as mainland China) may allow some call completion through our provider, Twilio, but connectivity may be unreliable and quality diminished. Please refer to Twilio's guidelines per country and their description of common international calling issues for more information.
  • Outreach advises users to complete, save, log, and close any important information prior to starting this process as system restarts and browser updates are required steps in the troubleshooting process. 

Before Starting this Process, the user has

  • Disconnected any audio peripheral devices such as headsets and external speakers. 
  • Tested with known-good devices, such as another headset, if applicable. 
  • Tested to known-good destinations (i.e., generally reliable countries).
  • Confirmed the user has completed, saved, or logged any important information. 
  • Determined if the issue is intermittent or consistent. 

Procedure

  1. Determine the symptom:
    If symptom is... Then...
    1-way, no, or robotic/choppy audio
    Echo or static Proceed to Step 2.
    Call won't connect, call dropped
  2. Determine if the issue is resolved:
    If the issue is... Then...
    Resolved Proceed to Step 4
    Not resolved
    • Clear browser cache.
    • Update browser if applicable.
    • Close any non-essential applications and tabs if applicable.
      Note: Streaming services and other resource-heavy programs can cause performance issues.
    • Proceed to Step 3.
  3. Test audio and determine if the issue is resolved:
    If the issue is... Then...
    Resolved
    • Issue is related to browser configuration.
    • Contact the network or system administrator for further direction if applicable.
    • No further action is required.
    Not Resolved Proceed to Step 4. 
  4. Determine how the user's audio is set up:
    If the audio is through... Then...
    A headset
    • Disconnect the headset.
    • Proceed to Step 5.
    External Speakers
    • Disconnect the speakers.
    • Proceed to Step 5.
    Integrated (computer) speakers Proceed to Step 6.
  5. Test audio and determine if the issue is resolved:
    If the issue is... Then...
    Resolved
    • Issue related to peripheral sound device.
    • Contact the network or system administrator as applicable.
    • No further action is required.
    Not resolved Proceed to Step 6. 
  6. Run the Twilio Network Test and proceed based on the results:
    If newtork test... Then...
    Passed Proceed to Step 7.
    Failed
    • Contact Outreach Support.
    • Include the completed troubleshooting steps in the support request if applicable.
    • No further action is required.
  7. Determine if a firewall is present:
    If a firewall is... Then...
    Present
    • Disable the firewall.
    • Proceed to Step 8.
    Not present Proceed to Step 9.
  8. Test audio and determine if the issue is resolved:
    If the issue is... Then...
    Resolved
    • The issue is related to firewall configuration.
    • Contact the network or system administrator for further direction as applicable.
    • No further action is required.
    Not resolved Proceed to Step 9.
  9. Determine if a VPN is configured:
    If a VPN is... Then...
    Configured
    • Disable the VPN.
    • Restart the computer.
    • Proceed to Step 10.
    Not applicable Proceed to Step 11.
  10. Test audio and determine if the issue is resolved:
    If the issue is... Then...
    Resolved
    • The issue is related to the VPN configuration.
    • Contact the network or system administrator as applicable for further direction.
    • No further action is required.
      Note: Outreach does not support VPN configurations.
    Not resolved Proceed to Step 11.
  11. Determine how the user is connected to the Internet:
    If the user is connected via... Then...
    WiFi
    • Connect via Ethernet if applicable.
    • Proceed to Step 12.
    Ethernet
    • Contact Outreach Support.
    • Include the completed troubleshooting steps in the support request if applicable.
    • No further action is required.
  12. Test audio and determine if the issue resolved:
    If the issue is... Then...
    Resolved
    • The issue is related to WiFi connection.
    • Contact the network or system administrator for further direction as applicable.
    • No further action is required.
    Not resolved
    • Contact Outreach Support.
    • Include the completed troubleshooting steps in the support request if applicable.
    • No further action is required.

Additional Information

Outreach Voice Best Practices

Outreach Voice Network Requirements

Troubleshooting Call Connection Issues

What are the international restrictions on Outreach Voice service?

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