When using the Sharpen Q Phone, you must grant the application access to your microphone, both through your Operating System, as well as your web browser. If you do not allow access to the microphone, the Sharpen Q Phone will not function properly.
Common Symptoms
Able to accept incoming interactions, but callers are unable to hear you
Outbound calls fail to connect
Sound for common web applications work as expected
Windows 10
Windows 10 has an added security layer to permit microphone access by the operating system and specific apps. Some apps and Windows features need to access your microphone to work as intended, including Sharpen.
Please note: This KB does not apply to users of Windows 10 1809 or earlier. Please confirm your Windows 10 version by…
1. Windows key (super) + R to open run window
2. Type winver and press OK
3. Take note of the “Version” line
Instructions
Turn on App Permissions for Microphone
Select Start > Settings > Privacy
Select Microphone from the menu on the left
Check to ensure that “Allow apps to access your microphone” is set to ON
Check to ensure that “Allow desktop apps to access your microphone” is set to ON
Restart your browser and navigate back to Sharpen Q Phone