What the independent test changes
If DeviceOK passes
DeviceOK sound in the same browser indicates the browser/system can reach the output; Meet selection or meeting mode becomes the higher-value next check.
If DeviceOK fails
No DeviceOK sound points toward device/system output rather than Meet alone.
Check these in order
- 1
Run DeviceOK speaker/headphone test.
- 2
In Meet, select the intended speaker/output.
- 3
Confirm Bluetooth is connected to the intended audio device.
- 4
Check whether Companion mode or device-level mute/volume explains the missing audio.
Retest instead of guessing
After changing one setting, run the independent DeviceOK test again before moving to a more invasive step. This preserves evidence and avoids changing multiple variables at once.
Retest Left/right