Can I use this?! Equipment rules for the Duolingo English Test

GIVEAWAY! Win a Duolingo English Test plushie by subscribing and commenting on this video. Full terms in the description below. This video is all about the hardware or external equipment that you are allowed (and not allowed) to use when taking the Duolingo English Test from home. I answer commonly asked questions about your computer, keyboard, speakers, headphones, microphone, webcam, charger, note taking, using multiple monitors, your cell phone and more.
00:28 Computer
00:52 Keyboard
01:15 Speakers
01:38 Headphones
02:01 Microphone
02:34 Webcam
03:03 Plushie Giveaway!
03:22 Charger or Power Source
03:48 Mouse
04:07 Pen and Paper
04:22 Second Monitor
04:30 Cell Phone
04:44 Water
Giveaway terms and conditions: The Duolingo English Test will be giving away a DET plushie (shown in the video) to one commenter on this video. To enter for your chance to win, you must comment on this video and be subscribed to our KZbin channel. You must also be 18 years of age or older. No purchase necessary. This giveaway is available internationally, pending shipping availability. You can enter up until Sunday, September 25th, 2022 at 11:59PM Eastern Time. The winner will be selected randomly and notified on Monday September 26th, 2022. Giveaway not sponsored or endorsed by KZbin.
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[@abdulrafaybaig667]

Thank you so much Ma'am for guiding us, really appreciate your help!

[@SamiKhan-cp9bc]

This video is a real aid to have all the doubts clear on using external devices during DET. Loved it. Thanks

[@girishms3740]

I was looking forward for this information. Thank you!

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Thank you, Duolingo English Test team, for your hard work and dedication in creating an effective and innovative language assessment tool. I am preparing for an upcoming test.

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[@prathampatel7563]

I took all the tests TOEFL, IELTS, and DET. Personally speaking, I found DET less stressful and less time-consuming and was to register for it. I also recommend everyone to take DET as an English proficiency.

[@fuzailahmed5643]

please tell me, which voice recorder shall i buy for voice recording for the speaking or question type ' read the given statement and record your voice' whereas the headset is not allowed?

[@Cube_Box]

@@fuzailahmed5643 You can set up your phone to become your camera and microphone connected with your pc

[@user-zz6nt5ee3b]

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[@raheelkhan7860]

Thanks for your this video, as I have been suffering from these questions and queries. Hope to see more from you

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Thanks for the kind comment! I'll be back soon with new videos, let me know if you have any requests.

[@maturupamelaasia2675]

I am taking a test tomorrow, this is very helpful

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I really love Duolingo and DET for some reasons including these easy explanation videos!💚 DET helped me to study abroad this summer. All I just wanna say is thank you🦉💚

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Thank you, Duolingo English Test team, for your hard work and dedication in creating an effective and innovative language assessment tool. Your efforts have helped countless individuals around the world showcase their language proficiency conveniently and accurately. Your contributions to language learning and testing have been invaluable, and I appreciate the positive impact you've made on language education. Keep up the excellent work!

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

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[@KsdKasidit]

Duolingo helps reminding me every time I miss the lesson. It’s such a good reminder! 😂😂

[@danniecarreos6497]

I just recently took the test and definitely would recommend it to others. Thank you DET!

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[@zacharylumsden]

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[@anhhaole5143]

@@DuolingoEnglishTest Can I drink water during the test, I use a glass of water instead of a bottle.

[@Cube_Box]

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[@MithunReddy181]

Thank you for wonderful and useful content ❤

[@nasher2710]

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[@666tris]

Thank you for sharing some helpful information! Had a hard time trying to make the DET app to use my external webcam instead of the bad quality built-in one. Finally got it to work, it was confusing because the app automatically used my external microphone but with a little adjustment of my laptop's settings, I can finally get to take a clear image of my ID. Also, I want a plushie! 😂💛

[@nelispavon]

Hello, right now I am in your same situation. I'm trying to set an external webcam that also includes the microphone that I want to use. Tomorrow I want to take the exam, but I want to do all the setting today. However, I can't find a way to configure the Duolingo software to make sure it uses the external devices. Could you help me?

[@Boogeymanjw]

disable it through control panel@@nelispavon

[@FunnyVideos7HOS]

Good. Thanks you for the video and the notification you shared with us.

[@marcelabarrera7815]

I will take the DET soon, thanks for all the advices and I want a plushie as well :D

[@ayubabdisalan7124]

Duolingo saved from me crossing borders as it is the only english test available in my country somali! Just turning on my computer in my room and boom. By the way thanks det.

[@md.solaiman6738]

How are you, Caroline? Your presentation is really praiseworthy. Go on...

[@tanapha2756]

Thank you for sharing. It really helpful. ❤

[@riyansaiful5817]

Very helpful video for the examinee.Thanks a lot

[@MaryamBibi-yq6jk]

This video was very helpful. Thank you

[@ninanwaobilo]

Great Information on what you should and should not while taking a test. I am actually an instructor though.

[@avazbekrashidov6443]

Great instructions! Soon I am gonna pass exam )))

[@naveedkhan27]

Amazing and helpful information anyone who is taking test.

[@nsudam]

Thank You DET team For my results! 🙏

[@dharagediya1280]

Thanks for the help 😊

[@user-gu2mv4ey8s]

Thanks for the clarification

[@inyakajennifer]

Hello Caroline. Thanks alot for this wonderful video. I am intending to take my test soon, but i need some clarification. Firstly, Can I connect my mp3 speaker to my laptop for the test? Secondly, can I use a lapel microphone for the test? I really hope to get a response soon as the support team are yet to reply my chat. Thank you.

[@elnuralaskarli9758]

Thank you!

[@stubbornahsan8327]

Informative and helpful Thank you.

[@kemalatay9412]

I buyed the Duolingo English Test. I will enter in the DET at tomorrow. I want a plushie. :) Thanks for support video.

[@kazishamim007]

It is so informative ...thank's a lot

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That plushie is BEAUTIFUL!!

[@olivierchedvah]

I'd like to know if you've a computer that has touchscreen: can we use touchscreen instead of mouse or the two at the same time?

[@josmccarthy2901]

Great information Really useful

[@dreamykathe]

I have tried lots of time onto verify my ID. And it doesn’t let me to continue.

[@savvysimi]

Can I use an extrenal mouse and key board on the same time, without using built in key board and mouse of the laptop

[@SharifulIslam-uh7jl]

Can I use a USB hub to connect my mouse with my laptop? Mentionable that my laptops' connection port does not match with mouse's port or a pendrive , so I have to use a hub.

[@saharnoori1710]

Thank you for the information. I have heard from someone that putting a mirror behind you is a good way to demonstrate that you are alone in the room and honest with your answers. Am I allowed to do so?

[@Rouslen404]

Thank you for the tips

[@fuzailahmed5643]

please tell me, which voice recorder shall i buy for voice recording for the speaking or question type ' read the given statement and record your voice' whereas the headset is not allowed?

[@ipnisha89]

Can we do itching in ear or any part at face during test?

[@spellmorretes]

Very helpful.

[@rehamatef463]

Thanks 👍

[@___Chris___]

A question for the DET team: I'm using a pretty wide monitor (55" diagonally) for my desktop PC. This means my eyes can't stay "centered" if I have to take the test in fullscreen mode. Is it allowed to do the test in a smaller window that only covers the center of the screen as long as I make sure that the mouse pointer never leaves this window?

[@rosacaguilarc2184]

Hi, great tips and explanation. One thing regarding the microphone, is there a sound test before the test begins? I have noticed in the practice test that during oral production my bar does not move, so I presume the mic is not connected to the test. Please advice on this. Thanks

[@EdGomesJr]

I am having the same issue, no idea how to make the mic work and it is working fine in other programs.

[@nasher2710]

What of use only my laptop with out any external keyboard or mouse .just only by laptop's camera and its keyboard??? Please answer me .

[@buzzingmanga480]

my personal laptop camera is out of order . So i bought a external webcam but it says that "an unknown error has occured " so please tell me what should i do.

[@diveshpatil7930]

This video was very helpful and informativ….Thank you mam👍

[@bonaaman7434]

Thank you it is very helpful information

[@saveerreddy777]

How about people with a hearing aid and the ones whose laptop screen got damaged so they are using external monitor as a display source

[@amarachinduka-arinze1502]

Really helpful tips 👌

[@mominulislam9378]

During registration to take the exam, should I fix the time schedule or any time I prefer to participate in the actual exam?

[@mdabdullah4379]

can i use high speed modem for internet connection?? I have broadband wifi back home. but it doesnt guarantee continuous internet. so, i must use a modem to ensure uninterrupted test taking. can i do this?

[@devenderdhillon119]

Hi I need some help, when I took the Duolingo English test. I used external keyboard and mouse but my test result has come invalid. I didn’t understand why my test is invalid. But as per your guidelines we can use external keyboard and mouse. And please tell me we can use external keyboard and mouse in laptop during the test

[@verygood4256]

Hi, today I attended Duolingo test but unfortunately I wore smart watch but it has no access to any device. But I got remember after submission then I realised that I actually forget to remove the smart watch. What to do now? What way I can adopt to avoid ban from DET. I'm practicing everyday on website there is no chance and thought of cheating. I'm really scared on this. Please help me. What to do now !

[@bikeshdhungel]

Can i use audio interface to connect microphone through laptop

[@josephavinash9304]

I have booked Duolingo exam.can i use external mic clip type possible

[@Patel.milan_01]

We can use touchscreen laptop??

[@Woroudx]

Thank you so much for this, I would like to know if chewing gum is allowed, i get nervous during testing so i need it in the first 15min or so?!! would you kindly allow it? Thanks

[@opt6626]

is mobile hotspot of mobile phone allowed for internet connection while taking the test?

[@travelDNA992]

can i use external wifi adapter ,cause my laptop built in adapter is not wokring

[@erfanghaderi2626]

When we use Bluetooth mouse, can we use touch pad on laptop?

[@Peyman13822]

Hello. Thank you for your explanation, I had a question, can we use VPN? Because we do not have good internet access inside Iran and the Duolingo site is hard to load.

[@sandraquiros806]

What happen if while someone is doing the test, it starts raining and you get closer to the camera so you can also be closer to the laptop microphone and make sure your voice is listened?

[@hi-techvibes360]

Hey, what those with hearing impairment, can they use an earphone not headphone?

[@nicolasvillarreal2769]

I have a question, I am allowed to read aloud the readings the test gives?

[@darechaehayat]

May I use keyboard mouse and webcam if my laptop have already these things but not comfortable for me.

[@roshnipoojary2467]

Cn i keep earphone mic as the mic for speaking or will have to purchase new mic

[@samzadhossain3513]

when i type,not always my shoulder moves...is my result can certified in that case?

[@hemanth_chowdary111]

ii my score is uncertified for 3 by stating we couldn't confirm that you have completed writing sections indipendently.why i'm getting the mail like thsi how to solve this problem.

[@utengeokon2034]

Hello DET team, where my mobile phone is the source of my internet connection (hotspot) how do I do?

[@Gamer_75763]

Hello madam, I have purchased one test, but my problem is regarding my internal camera which is not working. So I have no choice but have to use an external webcam in the test. Am I permissible to do so?

[@kamaljayasundara]

my lap is little bit small and can I use external key board then I can type quite easily and fast

[@AshraVahora-qh4el]

mam , can i use the wi-fi connection or hotspot for the test connected to my laptop.pls reply

[@anaelenaquiroz2694]

Hi! I did not understand if I am allowed to have one plushie next to me while doing my test, however I want to have the Duolingo one. And, can I have it next to me for good look during the test?

[@user-ts9he1de4b]

Where should I place my mike, I am a bit worried that half of it would appear in the frame, but the other half won’t. That is solely because my desk is extremely tiny

[@GhaythAlsawaf]

Is it okay to use external monitor and setup my laptop to use it only ?

[@romenmagar8204]

I gave with my external keyboard and I used only one although my test is uncertified why?

[@junaidjawed8933]

Can I use wired headphones microphone just for only speaking test session but not wearing wired headphones on my ear?

[@happy-ly7iz]

If i use external keyboard because my laptop key is not working shall i use it or not??

[@xochilthcubero172]

When trying to practice I did it first on my iPad , the test practice seems to work only on google chrome , and same thing happened with my computer laptop which happens to be an apple as well. So my question is : can I use any brand of computer and any browser for the test ? Or a specific one ?

[@user-wl5lc1zk2y]

Great helpful!

[@israrahmad1649]

Thank You

[@dewansadiamazid2212]

Is it allowed to use the quillbot or grammarly extension during the exam?

[@tanapha2756]

What about wear the glasses? Does it allow or not?

[@rafiajahir1764]

Can i wear glasses?because my eye sight is so bad and also doctor told me not to wear any lenses.that what should i do?

[@rosesandhu5666]

Thank you mam you cleared my doubt regarding mouse.

[@MrCube175]

Can you use aux cable's microphone for the duolingo test?

[@ahmetcelaldabanoglu6202]

You made without music and its now so clear thx 🎉

[@ebebeb-]

My exam is today.. please help me. I decided to take exam through laptop. I bought mic also. When i connected to the lap the sound doesn't hear.. what i do.. also can i connect mic in between the exam? (Means can i use mic only the speaking section).. please help me?

[@joaraya3231]

What if I am not a good Typewriter and I need to look down on the keyboard ?

[@venkat_lucky6130]

While using external keyboard what is the option yes or no will entering the test pls replay me ..? Because I don’t know…

[@zacharylumsden]

finished, love duolingo!!!

[@fenilpatel9233]

can I use USB wired mouse and keyboard while giving test in leptop ?

[@sagorbarua5775]

Hello Duolingo my laptop webcam is downward will it bad impact on my score ? please answer asap