Proctoring Features Not Supported on Mobile Devices
At Testlify, we provide a wide range of proctoring features to help you maintain fairness and integrity during assessments. While most features are supported on both desktop and laptop devices, some advanced monitoring features are not compatible with mobile devices due to technical limitations.
Below is a list of proctoring features that do not work on mobile devices:
Features Not Supported on Mobile
1. Force Full-Screen Mode
- Ensures candidates attempt the test in full-screen mode.
- Not available on mobile as apps and browsers cannot enforce full-screen the same way.
2. Tab Proctoring
- Tracks when candidates switch tabs during the assessment.
Not supported on mobile since mobile devices don’t have the same tab-tracking capabilities.
3. Dual Camera Proctoring (Tablet + Phone)
- Uses both a system camera and a secondary mobile camera for advanced monitoring.
- This feature only works when a laptop/desktop is used along with a mobile device. It cannot be fully enabled on mobile alone.
4. Restrict Multiple Monitors
- Detects and restricts multiple monitors/screens.
Not supported on mobile devices, as external monitor detection isn’t possible.
5. Copy/Paste Tracking
- Logs when candidates copy or paste during an assessment.
- Not available on mobile browsers.
6. Mouse Out Tracking
- Tracks when a candidate moves the cursor out of the test window.
- Not supported on touch-screen devices like mobile phones.
7. Session Recording
- Records the candidate’s session activity for review.
- Currently unavailable on mobile devices.
Advanced Proctoring Not Supported on Mobile
The following advanced proctoring features are also not compatible with mobile devices:
- Live Video Proctoring
- Screen Recording
Recommendation
For the best assessment experience and to ensure all proctoring features work as expected, candidates should take assessments on a laptop or desktop with:
- The latest version of Google Chrome
- Stable internet connection
Working webcam and microphone
✅ With this knowledge, you can configure your proctoring settings according to the device your candidates will be using.