Sound and display

Fixing sound, display, and video issues on the main screen.

Sound issues

Sound doesn't start

Modern browsers block automatic audio until there has been an interaction with the page. Click once anywhere on the game page to enable sound.

Blind Test sound stops working

After several consecutive games, music may stop playing even though the game continues visually.

Solution: Close and restart your browser (not just the tab, but the entire browser). Players will need to rescan the QR code.

Volume is too low

Check multiple volume levels:

  1. The browser volume (right-click on the tab)
  2. The computer volume
  3. The TV volume (if sound goes through HDMI)
  4. The external speaker volume (if you're using one)

For the Blind Test, an external speaker is strongly recommended. The built-in computer or TV speakers are rarely loud enough for a bar setting.

Display issues

Screen is cropped or poorly proportioned

Switch to full screen mode (F11 on Windows, Fn+F on Mac). Unboared's display is optimized for full screen mode.

Image doesn't show on the TV

Check:

  1. The HDMI cable is properly plugged in on both ends
  2. The TV is on the correct input (HDMI 1, HDMI 2...)
  3. The computer display is set to mirror or extend mode

On Windows: Windows + P > Duplicate On Mac: System Settings > Displays > Mirror Display

QR code is too small to scan

Use the QR Code button in the control panel (bottom right) to display the QR code full screen.