How to use the speaker test
- 1
Lower your device volume to a comfortable level.
- 2
Play the left, right, or stereo tone.
- 3
Confirm whether each sound came from the expected channel.
Test speaker output and stereo balance with short tones generated locally by your browser.
Playback alone cannot prove that a physical speaker produced sound.
Lower your device volume to a comfortable level.
Play the left, right, or stereo tone.
Confirm whether each sound came from the expected channel.
The browser can generate separate left, right, and stereo tones, but it cannot hear the physical output. TestMyDevice therefore records a result only after you confirm whether each sound was audible.
If a channel is silent, check system volume, browser-tab mute, the selected output device, cable orientation, Bluetooth routing, and left/right balance before assuming a speaker is faulty.
Check system volume, browser tab mute, output selection, and cable or Bluetooth connections.
Inspect cable orientation and operating-system balance settings.
Lower output volume and disable audio enhancements before testing again.
No. Each sound requires an intentional button press.
No. The tone is generated locally with the Web Audio API.
Continue through all 13 core checks in one guided session and download a private PDF report.