> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.playability.gg/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Configure PlayAbility Settings PlayAbility saves most settings as you change them. The **Settings** page is divided into **General**, **Design**, **Advanced**, **What's New**, and **Your account**. This guide covers the operational settings in General and Advanced. ## Select the webcam 1. Open **Settings → General**. 2. Under **Webcam**, select the camera PlayAbility should use. 3. Start face detection from PlayAbility's controls. 4. Optionally turn on **Show face mesh on preview**. The face-mesh option is unavailable until face detection is running. ## Select the microphone 1. Under **Microphone**, select the device used for voice recognition. 2. Start voice detection. 3. Speak a configured command and confirm that PlayAbility detects it. Changing the microphone while voice detection is running restarts recognition with the new device. ## Choose the voice-recognition language 1. In **Voice Recognition**, open the language list. 2. Select the language model that matches your commands. 3. Wait for the model download to finish if it is not installed. 4. Confirm that the selected model says it is ready. PlayAbility keeps one downloaded voice model at a time. Selecting an uninstalled model can remove the previous model before downloading the new one. Use **Clear voice model cache** if a model repeatedly fails to load. If voice recognition was running, PlayAbility attempts to restart it after a language or cache change. ## Configure automatic startup Under **Auto-Start**, choose which parts should start automatically: 1. Turn on **Auto-start face detection** for face and head controls. 2. Turn on **Auto-start main output** to enable remapped output at launch. 3. Turn on **Auto-start voice detection** for voice commands. 4. Turn on **Auto-start overlay** when the on-screen overlay should open automatically. 5. Turn on **Start with Windows** to launch PlayAbility when you sign in to Windows. Camera, microphone, overlay, and output startup settings are independent. ## Configure the system tray and profile backup The **System tray** section controls whether PlayAbility stays active when its window closes or minimizes. See **Use the System Tray While Playing** for the complete procedure. The **Profile backup** section can export all profiles to JSON or import profiles from a backup. This is a Pro Edition feature. Overlay profiles are not included in this backup and must be exported from Overlay settings. ## Require the user to face the camera 1. Open **Settings → Advanced**. 2. Under **Face Gestures**, turn on **Require facing camera**. 3. Adjust **Facing Camera Sensitivity**. 4. Test the same gesture while facing the camera and while looking away. Lower angle values are stricter and require you to look more directly at the camera. Higher values allow more head movement. ## Choose performance behavior 1. Under **Performance Settings**, keep **Internal GPU (Recommended)** unless you have a specific graphics issue. 2. Choose **Discrete GPU (Advanced)** only when testing shows it is needed. 3. Select **Restart Now** when PlayAbility reports that a restart is required. 4. Turn on **Suspend UI when window is inactive** to pause rendering on performance-intensive pages while PlayAbility is not focused. GPU changes do not take effect until PlayAbility restarts. Battery or energy-saving modes can also reduce tracking performance; follow any power warning shown by the app. ## Choose an update track 1. Under **Update Preferences**, choose **Stable** for thoroughly tested updates. 2. Choose **Beta** only if you want early access to upcoming features. Beta builds may be less stable and may show an unsigned-app warning on Windows. ## Other Advanced settings The Advanced tab also contains: - **Focused app** rules for automatic profile switching and output allow/block lists. - **Mute input**, a Windows-only low-level keyboard and mouse hook. Use their dedicated helpdesk articles before enabling them. ## Review changes Select **What's New** to read the in-app changelog. Open **Your account** to review account and subscription information. ## Verify your settings 1. Restart PlayAbility after changing the GPU mode or startup behavior. 2. Confirm that the selected webcam and microphone remain selected. 3. Check that only the chosen auto-start services begin. 4. Test face, voice, and output controls before opening a game. 5. Confirm the selected update track under **Update Preferences**. ## Troubleshooting ### A camera or microphone is not listed - Grant camera or microphone permission in Windows. - Reconnect the device and reopen Settings. - Close another application that has exclusive control of the device. - Restart PlayAbility. ### Voice recognition does not start after changing languages - Wait for the download to reach 100%. - Confirm that the model says it is ready. - Select **Clear voice model cache**, then select the language again. - Check the internet connection for a model that is not installed. ### GPU mode did not change Select **Restart Now** or exit and reopen PlayAbility. The setting is applied on restart. ### A setting is missing **Mute input** appears only when Windows input muting is supported, and profile backup requires Pro Edition. ## Related articles - [Accessibility and Appearance Settings](https://help.playability.gg/en/article/accessibility-and-appearance-settings-2tc706/) - [Use the System Tray While Playing](https://help.playability.gg/en/article/use-the-system-tray-while-playing-1mcj93e/) - [Accounts, Pro Features and Offline Use](https://help.playability.gg/en/article/accounts-pro-features-and-offline-use-rtp9u6/) - [Control PlayAbility with Settings Actions](https://help.playability.gg/en/article/control-playability-with-settings-actions-1v2eikb/)