The best first step in troubleshooting recording trouble is to make sure you have moved from the Flash version of VoiceThread to the HTML5 version. VoiceThread will be migrating away from Flash by December 31, 2017. Click here to learn more about how to move to the HTML5 version now.
If you continue to have trouble, please try all of the following steps.
Troubleshooting in Flash
If you are still using the Flash version of VoiceThread, please try all of the following possible solutions.
Clear your browser’s cache
Occasionally a full browser cache will prevent a page from loading successfully. Please clear your cache and then restart your browser.
Update Adobe Flash
Having the latest update of Adobe Flash will ensure that VoiceThread and other Flash-based applications will run smoothly. Download the latest update at http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/.
If you are using Google Chrome, please make sure your browser is fully up to date. Flash is built into Chrome and will update automatically.
Check your network and browser settings
VoiceThread requires certain URLs and ports to be open on your network or allowed in your browser. If one is blocked, this may prevent successful playback.
Try an alternative browser
If you are experiencing issues in one web browser and none of the solutions above help, try using VoiceThread in a different web browser. While all modern web browsers should work, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome are the best choices.
Try another internet connection and computer
Trying another location and/or computer will help narrow down where the issue is occurring at the very least. It will also allow you to complete your VoiceThread work in the short term while you continue troubleshooting your own computer or network.
VoiceThread is supported in full in:
VoiceThreads can be opened and viewed, but audio and video cannot be recorded in the following browsers. As these browsers evolve to support HTML5, this may change.
Internet Explorer does not support HTML5 and therefore cannot be used with VoiceThread.
For the best possible experience, your web browser should be fully up to date, but at minimum no more than two versions behind.