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# Place a Test Intercom Call

Place a test call to test your intercom call set up

Verkada video intercoms enable seamless calling to designated receivers. Through the Verkada Command dashboard, calls can be configured to route to a phone number, a desk station, or directly to a user via the Verkada Pass app. Place a test call to verify your configuration. 

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### Before you begin

* The intercom must be [added to Command](/command/organization-settings/add-a-device-to-your-command-organization.md).
* The intercom must be plugged into a Power over Ethernet (PoE)-enabled switch.
* [A door must be paired with the intercom.](/intercom/getting-started/get-started-with-verkada-intercom.md#connect-a-door)
* [A receiver must be added](/intercom/configuration/add-and-configure-receivers-in-intercom.md).

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## Place a test call

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{% step %}
**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Intercom.**
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{% step %}
**Select an intercom view you want to test.**
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{% step %}
**At the top, click Settings.**
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**In the left navigation, click Troubleshooting.**
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**You should see a live feed of the intercom, along with any additional paired camera(s).**

1. Under the feed, click **Select a Receiver.**
2. Select one of the receiver options.
3. Click **Initiate Test Call.**
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**Once the receiver answers, the call session begins, and the receiver can unlock the door or end the session.**

{% hint style="info" %}
You can change the intercom audio volume under **Settings > Audio**.
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{% hint style="success" %}
**Prefer to see it in action?** Check out the [video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6xsC-Meq0k).
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