> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.autocalls.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Testing Your Assistant

> Learn how to quickly test your AI assistant for both inbound and outbound calls

There are multiple ways to test your AI assistant, depending on whether you want to test inbound or outbound functionality and your preferred testing method.

## Web Call Testing

**Browser-based voice testing** with the "Speak with your assistant" button:

1. Go to your assistant dashboard
2. Click "Speak with your assistant" button
3. Test voice conversation directly in your browser
4. Evaluate voice quality, response timing, and conversation flow

**Pros:**

* Instant voice testing without phone setup
* Tests voice components and timing
* Easy access from dashboard

**Cons:**

* Call transfer functionality will not work during web testing

<Warning>
  **Cost Notice:** Web call testing deducts 1 minute from your account balance per minute of call for AI processing costs. This is not free testing.
</Warning>

## Phone Call Testing

**Real phone call testing** for outbound capabilities:

1. Go to your assistant's settings
2. Find the "Speak to your assistant" purple button
3. Enter your phone number
4. Click to initiate the test
5. You'll receive a call from your AI assistant immediately

## Testing Inbound Calls

**Real phone call testing** for inbound functionality:

1. Make sure you have a phone number assigned to your assistant
2. Call that number from any phone
3. Your AI assistant will answer and handle the call

## Testing Best Practices

**Start with web calls** for quick iteration:

* Test basic conversation flow and voice quality
* Verify prompt behavior and response timing
* Note: Call transfers won't work in web testing

**Move to phone calls** for comprehensive testing:

* Test all tools including call transfers
* Verify real-world call quality and timing
* Test edge cases and interruption handling

**Cost Management:**

* Both web and phone testing use account balance
* Plan your testing sessions to manage costs
* Use text-based prompt testing first when possible

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**Tip:** Save your AI's phone number in your contacts to easily make inbound test calls whenever needed.