Enable camera and microphone for Notarize app
The article provides detailed instructions for enabling camera and microphone permissions on Apple and Android devices to use the Notarize app for online notarization, emphasizes the need for a strong and reliable internet connection with specific speed requirements, and suggests checking device-specific resources for further guidance.
Use a smartphone to meet with a notary for online notarization. The Notarize app needs permission to access the camera and microphone. This article provides guidelines to set up the Notarize app and allow Proof to access the camera and microphone.
These instructions are provided as a general guideline and may or may not work for a specific device. The signer might want to check the website of their operating system (Apple or Android) or device (Samsung, LG, etc.) for more specific instructions.
Signers may use the Notarize app on an Apple or Android device or the Notarize.com website in a browser on their mobile device if they don't want to download the app.
Internet Connection Speed
Whether you're using an Apple or Android device, a strong internet connection is needed.
Strong Wi-Fi is ideal for meeting with a notary on the Notarize app, but if your Wi-Fi network isn't strong or stable enough, try switching to your cellular data network instead.
The Notarize app requires a reliable internet connection to successfully complete a notarization. The Proof platform requires that you have consistent download speeds of 5 Mbps and upload speed of 3 Mbps. Before your meeting, the Notarize app will test your network connection and display bars that indicate your network quality.
iOS instructions
Download and install the Notarize app from the Apple App Store.
Enable camera and microphone for the Notarize app on an iPhone:
- 1.Open the Settings app (the gear icon).
- 2.Scroll down and select the Notarize app.
- 3.Ensure the switch to the right of Microphone and Camera are all in the ON position. If they are gray, tap the switch to turn on the function.
- 4.Swipe up to return to your home screen and the Notarize app.
Android instructions
Download and install the Notarize app from the Google Play Store.
Enable camera and microphone for the Notarize app on an Android phone:
- 1.Swipe up to access all apps and scroll to the Settings app (the gear icon).
- 2.Open the Settings app.
- 3.Tap Apps to see a list of apps. If necessary, tap See all ## apps (where ## is the number of apps on your phone).
- 4.Find the Notarize app in the list and tap it to open the Notarize app info.
- 5.Tap Permissions:
- Tap Camera and Microphone and ensure that Allow only while using the app is selected.
- 6.Tap the back arrow at the top of the screen, or swipe up to your home screen, to return to the Notarize app.
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