Enable voice audio when the browser blocks playback
Enable voice audio when the browser blocks playback in Cortex Chat: practical steps, setting explanations, result checks and troubleshooting.
A browser can allow the microphone while still blocking remote audio playback. The Enable voice audio control addresses that playback condition; it is distinct from starting a second voice session.
Before you start
Choosing a voice, activating the profile and starting a conversation are separate stages. A voice catalogue can load while activation fails. An activated profile can still be unable to start because the service reports a readiness or credits issue. The microphone and playback permissions introduce another layer when an actual session begins. Read the current status and the specific error at the stage where it occurs. Do not blame microphone settings for a failed activation request before capture has even started. Review the intended Sidekick profile before opening advanced Lyre settings, and reconcile an uncertain configuration or payment result before repeating it.
Step-by-step
- Confirm the current live session and the selected output device.
- Select Enable voice audio when the interface offers it.
- Verify that you can hear the actual Sidekick response, checking device volume if necessary.
What the settings mean
| Control or state | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Voice choice | The selected catalogue entry, which still needs saving. |
| Activation | The saved enabled state for the selected voice profile. |
| Readiness | Whether the service currently allows a session to start. |
| Live session | The actual connecting, listening, speaking and ended interaction. |
Check the result
Playback resumes within the intended session rather than creating a duplicate call.
If it does not work
If sound remains absent, check browser site sound permissions and device output routing. An animated voice display alone is not audible-output evidence.
Continue with the right context
Return to the Cortex Chat guide index to choose another task. Keep the current account, assistant and conversation in view when following the next guide. To use the product, open Cortex Chat.
- Choose live voice or a recorded message
- Activate voice for a Sidekick
- Choose or change a Sidekick voice
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