Network & Connectivity
⚠️ Background Apps Consuming Bandwidth: What It Means and Next Steps
If you’re seeing “Latency: Warning” or “Bandwidth: Low” during the system check, background apps running on your device might be using up your internet bandwidth.
This can lead to:
- Delayed audio or video
- Freezing screens
- Buffering during your test or interview
- Unstable proctoring sessions
✅ Common Issues and Fixes
| What Might Be Running | What You Can Do |
|---|---|
| Video conferencing tools like Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams | Exit or close these apps completely before starting your Talview session |
| Streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, or Spotify etc | Close all streaming tabs or apps on your device |
| File sync services like OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive | Pause file uploads/backups temporarily during your session |
| Software updates or system downloads | Check for and pause ongoing updates or installs |
| Other users in the same network streaming or downloading | Request others to pause heavy internet usage during your test/interview |
⚠️ How to Spot Bandwidth Drain
You might be losing bandwidth to background apps if:- Your video appears pixelated or keeps buffering
- Audio is delayed or keeps cutting in and out
- The system check shows low bandwidth or high latency
- Your session is interrupted or freezes unexpectedly
🛠️ How to Free Up Bandwidth
To ensure you get the best experience during your session, follow these steps: ✅ Close unnecessary apps or browser tabs before launching Talview ✅ Exit video calls and pause media streams ✅ Pause cloud syncs or backups (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.) ✅ Disable auto-updates for the duration of your test ✅ Limit internet use by others in your household/network, if possible ✅ Restart your device to clear background processes Once done, run the Network Speed Test to confirm your network is ready.📚 Related Articles
- Latency Issues and Their Impact on Audio/Video*
- Using Mobile Hotspot Without Interruption*
- Troubleshooting VPN or Proxy-Related Latency*
- Minimum Network Requirements for Talview*
🆘 Need More Help?
If you’ve followed these steps and are still facing issues:- Take a screenshot of your Speed Test results
- Contact Talview Support with a short note about what’s happening and what you’ve tried