Below is the Let’s Do Video List of Verified Videoconferencing Test Sites for 2017 ! Since 2016, some of the well worn sites have passed out of existence, but several others have popped up or been resurrected.
Some of these sites will provide you with a loop back of your video (not audio), so that you can make sure that you are sending video through your network, while others will just show you the current camera image or a looping video. Please note that some of these sites are very busy, especially the dedicated test sites set up by Gary Miyakawa which are extremely sophisticated test sites that will even call you back!!
H.323 and SIP Test Sites
System Name: AARNet: HD MCU
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 202.158.196.141
MAX Bandwidth: Unknown
CodecType: Codian MSE 4510/4.0
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: For High Definition (Codian) testing: dial 202.158.196.141 and navigate to the conference named “AARNet HD Test (61262112650)” , or by entering conference ID 61262112650#. You will see a playback of a video on a loop.
Location: Australia
Source: Email from Jason B. on Jan 20, 2012.
System Name: CSIRO Test
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 0262463194@csiro.au
MAX Bandwidth: Unknown
CodecType: Unknown
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: Video as well as h.239 or bfcp presentation video
Location: Australia
Source: https://supportforums.cisco.com/discussion/12441541/videoconferencing-test-ipsip-addresses
System Name: EasyConference
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 8378@109.239.231.232 or 109.239.231.232##8378
Dial String using URI dialing: 8378@easymeeting.net
MAX Bandwidth: 2000K +
CodecType: OPUS
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: You will see a video playing.
Location: US
Source: https://blog.easymeeting.net/video-conferencing-test-sites
System Name: GoldSeal
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 66.244.181.76
MAX Bandwidth: 1024K
CodecType: Polycom VSX8000 Release 9.0
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: You will see a video playing.
Location: US
Source: http://us.collaborationpoint.westcon.com/content/vendors/goldseal
System Name: Imago ScanSource
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 89.105.107.135
MAX Bandwidth:†2048K
CodecType: Polycom
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: You will see a video playing.
Location: UK
Source: Email from Pete T. at Imago
System Name: Northwestern University
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 129.105.223.154 (H323)
MAX Bandwidth: 1024K
CodecType: Codian
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: Enter the 24/7 test conference (use the far end camera controls to navigate the menu). You will get a loopback of yourself and/or other participants in the conference.
Location: US
Source: https://supportforums.cisco.com/discussion/12441541/videoconferencing-test-ipsip-addresses
System Name: Parrot at BlueJeans
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 111@199.48.152.152
MAX Bandwidth: Unknown
CodecType: Unknown
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: You will see an odd animation of a blue parrot.
Location: US
Source: Comment on 2016 edition of this list.
System Name: Polycom: RealPresence Group 700
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 140.242.250.200
MAX Bandwidth: 1920K
CodecType: RealPresence Group 700
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: You should see a looping video about polycom.
Location: US
Source: Polycom.com
System Name: Polycom: HDX 7000
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 140.242.250.202
MAX Bandwidth: 1920K
CodecType: Polycom HDX 7000
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: You should see a looping video about polycom.
Location: US
Source: Polycom.com
System Name: Polycom: HDX 8000
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 140.242.250.205
MAX Bandwidth: 1920K
CodecType: Polycom HDX 8000
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: You should see a looping video about polycom.
Location: US
Source: Polycom.com
System Name: Polycom: RealPresence Group 700
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 140.242.250.204
MAX Bandwidth: 1920K
CodecType: RealPresence Group 700
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: You should see a looping video about polycom.
Location: US
Source: Polycom.com
System Name: Polycom: HDX 8000 Lab
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 140.242.250.203
MAX Bandwidth: 1472K
CodecType: Polycom VSX8000 Release 9.0
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: You might get to talk to someone or see a server room. Excellent quality.
Location: US
Source: Polycom.com
System Name: Polycom: HDX 9000
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 140.242.250.201
MAX Bandwidth: Unknown
CodecType: Polycom HDX 9004
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: There is still a Polycom system at this address, but it doesn’t seem to be on auto-answer or functioning at the moment. It may have been re-purposed for other testing. Use for testing with caution.
Location: US
Source: Polycom.com
System Name: Polycom: HDX 8000
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 140.242.46.50
MAX Bandwidth: Unknown
CodecType: Polycom HDX 9004
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: You should see a looping video about Polycom. Great Quality.
Location: UK
Source: Polycom.com
System Name: Polycom: HDX 9006
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 140.242.222.12
MAX Bandwidth: Unknown
CodecType: Polycom HDX 9006
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: You should see a looping video about Polycom. Great Quality.
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Source: Polycom.com
System Name: Scansource: Cisco C60
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 76.74.100.40
MAX Bandwidth: Unknown
CodecType: Cisco C60
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: You should see a looping video about Scansource/Cisco. Great Quality.
Location: US?
Source: kbz.com
System Name: Scansource: Cisco C20
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 76.74.100.43
MAX Bandwidth: Unknown
CodecType: Cisco C20
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: You should see a looping video about Scansource/Cisco. Great Quality.
Location: US?
Source: kbz.com
System Name: VTCTest: Produced by Gary Miyakawa
Last Verified On: 12/1/2015
Dial String: 71.14.2.158
MAX Bandwidth: Unknown
CodecType: Polycom HDX 9004
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: VTCTest not only checks video and audio [in both directions]it also checks for H.239 (Dual Video) and also offers a call back!! If you consider this service valuable, consider making a donation at http://vtctest.pointsofdata.com to support its continuation.
Location: US
Source: http://vtctest.pointsofdata.com/
System Name: VTCTest: Produced by Gary Miyakawa
Last Verified On: 12/10/2015
Dial String: 71.14.2.157
MAX Bandwidth: Unknown
CodecType: Polycom HDX 9004
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: VTCTest not only checks video and audio [in both directions]it also checks for H.239 (Dual Video) and also offers a call back!! If you consider this service valuable, consider making a donation at http://vtctest.pointsofdata.com to support its continuation.
Location: US
Source: http://vtctest.pointsofdata.com/
Lifesize Cloud Test Sites
Note: These can be called from any SIP system. If you are using LifeSize Cloud to call, you can remove the “@lifesizecloud.com” when dialing.
System Name: Austin Skyline
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 370608@lifesizecloud.com
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: https://community.lifesize.com/docs/DOC-3261
System Name: Austin Skyline 2
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 3559827@lifesizecloud.com
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: https://community.lifesize.com/docs/DOC-3261
System Name: Demo – Dancing Fountains
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 3559407@lifesizecloud.com
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: https://community.lifesize.com/docs/DOC-3261
System Name: Fisk Tank1
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 506387@lifesizecloud.com
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: https://community.lifesize.com/docs/DOC-3261
System Name: Fisk Tank2
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 359905@lifesizecloud.com
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: https://community.lifesize.com/docs/DOC-3261
System Name: Fisk Tank3
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 371343@lifesizecloud.com
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: https://community.lifesize.com/docs/DOC-3261
System Name: Fisk Tank4
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 506457@lifesizecloud.com
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: https://community.lifesize.com/docs/DOC-3261
System Name: GearClock1
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 367535@lifesizecloud.com
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: https://community.lifesize.com/docs/DOC-3261
System Name: GearClock2
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 3538953@lifesizecloud.com
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: https://community.lifesize.com/docs/DOC-3261
System Name: Test Call
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: testcall@lifesizecloud.com
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: Will record your video and play it back.
Location: US
Source: https://community.lifesize.com/docs/DOC-3261
System Name: Video 1
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 368004@lifesizecloud.com
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: Playback of Video. Excellent Quality.
Location: US
Source: https://community.lifesize.com/docs/DOC-3261
System Name: Video 2
Last Verified On: 7/30/2017
Dial String: 482867@lifesizecloud.com
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Notes: Playback of Video. Excellent Quality.
Location: US
Source: https://community.lifesize.com/docs/DOC-3261
Selfie.VC Test Sites
Note: These systems are from selfie.vc and are compatible with SIP and H.323 systems. However, calls from LifeSize cloud may not work and these sites are not recommended for testing with that system.
System Name: Gary
Last Verified On: 8/29/2017
Dial String: gary@selfie.vc
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: email from Kjell Oksendal
Note: Calling directly from a LifeSize Cloud account may not work (LifeSize codecs will work fine).
System Name: Amy
Last Verified On: 8/29/2017
Dial String: amy@selfie.vc
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: email from Kjell Oksendal
Note: Calling directly from a LifeSize Cloud account may not work (LifeSize codecs will work fine).
System Name: Goldfish
Last Verified On: 8/29/2017
Dial String: goldfish@selfie.vc
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: email from Kjell Oksendal
Note: Calling directly from a LifeSize Cloud account may not work (LifeSize codecs will work fine).
System Name: President
Last Verified On: 8/29/2017
Dial String: president@selfie.vc
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: email from Kjell Oksendal
Note: Calling directly from a LifeSize Cloud account may not work (LifeSize codecs will work fine).
System Name: Astronaut
Last Verified On: 8/29/2017
Dial String: astronaut@selfie.vc
Verification Results: Dedicated Test Site
Location: US
Source: email from Kjell Oksendal
Note: Calling directly from a LifeSize Cloud account may not work (LifeSize codecs will work fine).
If you have others sites that should be on the list, please comment below or send me an email at jscottchristianson@mac.com or a tweet at @JScottMO.
11 Comments
If you have Pexip, then a test call service is built in 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWVMgCaVNMs
That’s pretty cool Graham. Great for Pexip users to be able to test their connection and see/hear how they look/sound before a call.
This list is more about interop testing than connection testing though. Having a good connection to your cloud service is one thing, seeing how things look you connect to the various endpoints and bridges on the list above is another. Although I don’t think Pexip would have a problem with anything here.
111@bjn.vc also works to get you to the Blue Jeans parroting parrot (for the small but growing number of folks who have forgotten how to dial IP addresses).
These lists are invaluable. Thanks to J Scott Christianson and thanks to David and the Let’s Do Video team for getting it out there to help folks.
Glad they help out! Got some more to add in the next day or two. We’ll always keep the latest list here
Scott
Wonderful.
Retired now but supported 35 polycom systems in the past. Picked up a Viewstation cheap & love playing again!
May want to consider adding:
amy@selfie.vc
gary@selfie.vc
goldfish@selfie.vc
..from the folks at MNS.VC
Any suggestions for sites similar to the BlueJeans Parrot, with “talk back”, but for an ISDN line?
Please feel free to use fireplace@ivr.vc as test address.
FYI: The application was created as part of our April fool announcement:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mns-launches-groundbreaking-fireplace-cloud-service-any-oksendal/
It seems the list of sites that work is getting smaller. Let’s hope that they don’t take any more of these down. As of 31 Dec 2020, I tested the following and they still work:
0262463194@csiro.au
Australian Company CSIRO, appears to be a Codian MCU for SIP/H.323 with BFCP/ h.239 content sharing.
111@bjn.vc
Blue Jeans Parrot Test Site, will repeat everything you say.
fireplace@ivr.vc
You will see a Fireplace/Log burning on screen
halloween@ivr.vc
you will see a Halloween scene on screen
loopback@cisco.com
Your video will be looped back to yourself. This is a Cisco TAC Loopback site, C40 or SX20 Maybe.
Some of the Lifesize were not working the last time I tested, but I didn’t test them today. None of the H.323 / IP address sites were working the last time I tested, but I did not test them today.
Thanks Cisco loopback is still working!