{"id":6749,"date":"2026-02-27T01:09:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T01:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/?p=6749"},"modified":"2026-02-27T01:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T01:09:10","slug":"lockedin-ai-not-working-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/lockedin-ai-not-working-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix LockedIn AI Not Working: Setup, Permissions, and Lag Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/lockedin-ai-not-working-fix\/#Quick_Checklist_Is_It_a_Setup_or_System_Issue\" title=\"Quick Checklist: Is It a Setup or System Issue?\">Quick Checklist: Is It a Setup or System Issue?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/lockedin-ai-not-working-fix\/#Permission_Problems_Screen_Mic_Browser_Limits\" title=\"Permission Problems (Screen, Mic, Browser Limits)\">Permission Problems (Screen, Mic, Browser Limits)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/lockedin-ai-not-working-fix\/#Lag_and_Delay_Issues_Why_%E2%80%9CReal-Time%E2%80%9D_Isnt_Instant\" title=\"Lag and Delay Issues (Why &#8220;Real-Time&#8221; Isn&#8217;t Instant)\">Lag and Delay Issues (Why &#8220;Real-Time&#8221; Isn&#8217;t Instant)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/lockedin-ai-not-working-fix\/#When_Questions_Arent_Detected_Correctly\" title=\"When Questions Aren&#8217;t Detected Correctly\">When Questions Aren&#8217;t Detected Correctly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/lockedin-ai-not-working-fix\/#The_Broader_Context_Is_AI_Interview_Cheating_a_Real_Risk\" title=\"The Broader Context: Is AI Interview Cheating a Real Risk?\">The Broader Context: Is AI Interview Cheating a Real Risk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/lockedin-ai-not-working-fix\/#Device_and_Network_Fixes_That_Actually_Help\" title=\"Device and Network Fixes That Actually Help\">Device and Network Fixes That Actually Help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/lockedin-ai-not-working-fix\/#Red_Flags_When_Troubleshooting_Isnt_Worth_the_Risk\" title=\"Red Flags: When Troubleshooting Isn&#8217;t Worth the Risk\">Red Flags: When Troubleshooting Isn&#8217;t Worth the Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/lockedin-ai-not-working-fix\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_LockedIn_AI_Not_Working\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (LockedIn AI Not Working)\">Frequently Asked Questions (LockedIn AI Not Working)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve spent weeks optimizing your ATS resume, networking, and finally landed that high-stakes interview. You launch your AI assistant, and suddenly, you&#8217;re frantically googling &#8220;LockedIn AI not working&#8221; while the recruiter is joining the call. It&#8217;s a total nightmare. I&#8217;ve watched countless tech folks hit this exact wall, dealing with setup, permissions, and lag issues at the worst possible moment. I&#8217;m Dora, and I help candidates build bulletproof interview workflows. Instead of telling you to just &#8220;reinstall it,&#8221; I treat these failures like a real incident report. Today, I&#8217;m sharing the exact field checklist I use to isolate hidden mic blockers, fix screen detection bugs, and eliminate lag. Let&#8217;s stop guessing and look at the data to get your tool running smoothly before you go live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One note: I&#8217;m not affiliated with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lockedinai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LockedIn AI<\/a><\/strong>. I&#8217;m just sharing the same kind of field checklist I use when helping candidates reduce &#8220;random failures&#8221; in high-stakes interview prep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"525\" data-id=\"6751\" src=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-4-2-1024x525.png\" alt=\"LockedIn AI official homepage showing Interview Copilot and features \u2013 troubleshoot if LockedIn AI not working on Chrome or during live sessions in 2026.\" class=\"wp-image-6751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-4-2-1024x525.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-4-2-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-4-2-768x394.png 768w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-4-2.png 1423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-checklist-is-it-a-setup-or-system-issue\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Checklist_Is_It_a_Setup_or_System_Issue\"><\/span>Quick Checklist: Is It a Setup or System Issue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When LockedIn AI isn&#8217;t working, most people jump straight to reinstalling. That&#8217;s often wasted effort. I start with a 2-minute isolation test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the quick checklist I run before I touch anything else:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Are you on the right browser + profile?<\/strong> If you installed the extension on one Chrome profile but you&#8217;re interviewing on another, it looks &#8220;broken.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is the extension enabled right now?<\/strong> Go to your browser extensions list and confirm it&#8217;s toggled on. You can also verify directly from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/lockedin-ai\/kfhkeghcignojkdcnemgcggojlmneema\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LockedIn AI Chrome Web Store page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"6752\" src=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-3-2.png\" alt=\"Chrome extensions menu displaying LockedIn AI with full access permissions granted \u2013 essential step to resolve LockedIn AI not working or permission errors.\" class=\"wp-image-6752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-3-2.png 640w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-3-2-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Did the tool update recently?<\/strong> Extension updates can introduce temporary extension issues or permission resets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is your OS blocking it?<\/strong> macOS and Windows both have privacy layers that silently block screen or mic access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can you reproduce the issue on a different site?<\/strong> Test on a simple video meeting link (or any page the tool supports). If it fails everywhere, it&#8217;s system-level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the harsh truth: if you can&#8217;t reproduce the problem consistently, you can&#8217;t fix it consistently. Track it like a bug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My simple &#8220;bug notes&#8221; template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Browser + version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OS + version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet type (home wifi, office wifi, hotspot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exact symptom (screen not detected, lag, mic blocked)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When it started (after update? after new permissions prompt?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Those notes turn panic into a repeatable AI interview tool troubleshooting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permission_Problems_Screen_Mic_Browser_Limits\"><\/span>Permission Problems (Screen, Mic, Browser Limits)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most &#8220;LockedIn AI not working&#8221; reports I see are actually <strong>LockedIn AI permission problems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Screen Permission (Common &#8220;Screen Not Detected&#8221; Cause)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re seeing something like LockedIn AI screen not detected, treat it like a permissions chain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Browser permission:<\/strong> the site needs screen-share permission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OS permission:<\/strong> your computer must allow the browser to record your screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extension permission:<\/strong> the extension may need access to the active tab or page content.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>On macOS, screen recording permission is often the hidden blocker. If you&#8217;re stuck here, the official <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.lockedinai.com\/faq\/i-am-having-trouble-sharing-audio-or-screen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LockedIn AI audio and screen sharing troubleshooting guide<\/a><\/strong> walks through the exact steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"6753\" src=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-2-2-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Detailed view of Chrome extensions panel for LockedIn AI including pin option and API code \u2013 helps fix LockedIn AI not working, lag, or setup problems effectively.\" class=\"wp-image-6753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-2-2-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-2-2-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-2-2-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-2-2.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mic Permission (Fails Silently)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If audio-based detection is part of your workflow, mic access matters. In Chrome, check site settings for Microphone and confirm the correct input device is selected. If the tool keeps dropping mid-session, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.lockedinai.com\/faq\/what-should-i-do-if-lockedin-ai-stops-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LockedIn AI stops working FAQ<\/a><\/strong> covers common audio interruption causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Browser Limits + &#8220;Helpful&#8221; Blockers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A few things that create surprise failures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Incognito mode:<\/strong> extensions are often disabled unless you allow them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ad<\/strong><strong> blockers \/ privacy extensions:<\/strong> they can block scripts the tool uses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corporate laptops:<\/strong> admin policies may restrict screen capture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruiters won&#8217;t tell you this, but\u2026 the interview stack is fragile. One blocked permission can break the whole flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you keep hitting permission prompts, don&#8217;t click fast. Slow down and read. One wrong click = hours lost later.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lag_and_Delay_Issues_Why_%E2%80%9CReal-Time%E2%80%9D_Isnt_Instant\"><\/span>Lag and Delay Issues (Why &#8220;Real-Time&#8221; Isn&#8217;t Instant)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s talk about <strong>LockedIn AI lag<\/strong>, because &#8220;real-time&#8221; is marketing language. In practice, there&#8217;s a pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the simple model:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The audio\/video gets captured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It gets processed (sometimes locally, often partly in the cloud)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The algorithm runs detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You get output<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Each step adds delay. And if your CPU spikes, RAM is tight, or your network is unstable, the delay stacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Lag Usually Means<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Short delay (1\u20133 seconds):<\/strong> normal processing + network jitter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long delay (5+ seconds):<\/strong> CPU throttling, browser overload, or weak upload speed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stutter + missed detection:<\/strong> dropped frames\/audio or unstable capture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Fixes for Lag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Close heavy apps (Docker, games, extra browsers, video editors).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce tabs. Yes, it matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable &#8220;battery saver&#8221; modes that throttle performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If possible, use Ethernet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your Task Manager \/ Activity Monitor during use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If CPU is pinned, it&#8217;s not a &#8220;tool issue.&#8221; It&#8217;s a resource issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If memory pressure is high, your browser starts swapping. That feels like lag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also: if you&#8217;re on a visa timeline and you&#8217;re interviewing back-to-back, don&#8217;t run an unstable setup. Your goal is conversion rate: interviews to offers. Lag kills confidence, and confidence impacts performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Questions_Arent_Detected_Correctly\"><\/span>When Questions Aren&#8217;t Detected Correctly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the tool is running but it&#8217;s missing questions or misreading them, that&#8217;s usually a parsing and keyword match problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Detection Fails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve seen these patterns cause misses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The interviewer&#8217;s audio is low or compressed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accents + noisy rooms reduce transcript quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared screens with small text (hard to read).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapid topic switching (the model latches onto the wrong thread).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is similar to ATS behavior. Your resume gets parsed, then scored by keyword match. If the input is messy, the output is messy. Same idea here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How I Improve Detection Reliability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use headphones to reduce echo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask the interviewer to repeat the question if it cuts out (normal human move).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it&#8217;s a screen-based question, zoom in. Bigger text improves capture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your mic input clean (correct device, stable volume).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, sometimes the issue is on the meeting platform. Some platforms apply aggressive noise suppression that clips words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Here&#8217;s the harsh truth: no AI tool can rescue unclear input 100% of the time. Your best &#8220;optimization&#8221; is making the signal clean.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Broader_Context_Is_AI_Interview_Cheating_a_Real_Risk\"><\/span>The Broader Context: Is AI Interview Cheating a Real Risk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before going deeper on device fixes, it&#8217;s worth addressing the elephant in the room. The debate around <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/builtin.com\/articles\/ai-job-interview-cheating-debate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">AI cheating in job interviews<\/a><\/strong> is real and growing. Some companies are updating their policies, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/technology\/2025\/10\/ai-cheating-job-interviews-fraud\/684568\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Atlantic has covered how AI interview fraud is reshaping hiring<\/a><\/strong>. Meanwhile, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/topics-tools\/research\/2025-talent-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SHRM&#8217;s 2025 Talent Trends research<\/a><\/strong> shows that employers are increasingly aware of AI-assisted interviews \u2014 and some are actively screening for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why the &#8220;red flags&#8221; section at the bottom of this guide matters. Using a tool in violation of stated interview rules is a candidacy-ending risk. Know the policy before you launch anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the recruiter side, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/topics-tools\/news\/hr-trends\/recruitment-is-broken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SHRM&#8217;s reporting on broken recruitment processes<\/a><\/strong> shows that hiring itself is fragmented \u2014 which is part of why candidates feel pressure to use every tool available. Understanding both sides helps you make better decisions about when and how to use AI assistance ethically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Device_and_Network_Fixes_That_Actually_Help\"><\/span>Device and Network Fixes That Actually Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the part people skip because it&#8217;s &#8220;basic.&#8221; But basic fixes are high ROI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Device Fixes (Highest Impact First)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Restart your browser<\/strong> (not just the tab). Extensions can get stuck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restart your computer<\/strong> if capture is failing. OS-level permissions sometimes reset only after restart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update the browser.<\/strong> Old versions break extension APIs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check extension conflicts:<\/strong> temporarily disable other extensions to isolate LockedIn AI extension issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Network Fixes (For Stability, Not Hype)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run a speed test and look at upload speed and jitter. Video calls need stable upload.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch from crowded wifi to Ethernet if you can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you must use wifi, get closer to the router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid VPNs unless required: they can add latency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Simple &#8220;Interview Mode&#8221; Setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what I recommend before any real interview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One browser window, only needed tabs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notifications off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power plugged in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backup plan ready (phone hotspot, alternate browser)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it like deploying code. You don&#8217;t ship from an untested laptop with 40 random processes running. Same mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Flags_When_Troubleshooting_Isnt_Worth_the_Risk\"><\/span>Red Flags: When Troubleshooting Isn&#8217;t Worth the Risk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some problems aren&#8217;t &#8220;fix it&#8221; problems. They&#8217;re &#8220;stop and reassess&#8221; problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Flags I Take Seriously<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You&#8217;re violating interview rules:<\/strong> If the company bans assistance tools, don&#8217;t try to outsmart policy. That can end your candidacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security warnings:<\/strong> If your browser or OS flags the extension, pause. 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Close heavy apps, reduce tabs, disable battery saver, and use Ethernet when possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LockedIn AI is running, but it misses questions \u2014 how can I improve detection reliability?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Missed questions typically come from poor input quality: low interviewer volume, noisy rooms, heavy accents, small shared-screen text, or aggressive noise suppression on the meeting platform. 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