<aside> 💡 To participate remotely and speak at the AGM participants need access to a smart device with a functioning microphone. Supported operating systems include Windows, iOS, Android, and Linux. Notably, the remote speaking function is compatible with popular web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. For an exhaustive list of supported configurations, please refer to the bottom of this page.

Before the meeting, it's advisable to test your hardware compatibility by visiting a dedicated test page at https://demo.videosync.fi/agm-compatibility?language=en (comprehensive testing instructions are available here)

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This guide provides instructions on how participants in a hybrid or virtual AGM can request to speak.

If you have the capability to request to speak via microphone, you will find a "Request to speak" section on the event page.

Requesting to speak and audio device settings

1. To request permission to speak, simply click on the "Request" button within the "Request for Permission to Speak" box on the AGM event page, located below the video player and presentation slides. Please be aware that when you request to speak, there will be a temporary interruption in the video and audio broadcast. This interruption is a normal part of the process and should not impact your overall participation experience. After making the request, you will continue to hear and see the meeting as usual.

1. Next, the browser will ask you to allow the use of the microphone. In most browsers, a dialog box will appear at the top of the screen. Click "Allow" to enable microphone access. If you decline microphone access at this stage, you will not be able to speak during the meeting.

   

2. To ensure your audio settings are correctly configured, click on "Audio Settings" next.

The settings window will appear above the video player. Ensure that the right microphone (Input device) and headphones or speakers (Output device) have been chosen. You can confirm your microphone's functionality by observing the waveform icon moving to the left of the "Test your mic" text. To check your speakers, click on "Play test sound." When you've completed these steps, close the settings by clicking the "X" in the top right-hand corner.