How to Test Your AI Agent Before Going Live (2026)

6 minutes

Summary

Testing before launch is critical - identify and fix issues before real customers call. UIRIX provides Real-time Chat for testing via text and voice. Test 5-10 common scenarios before going live.

What You'll Learn:

  • Real-time Chat: Your testing environment in the dashboard
  • Text Chat: Type messages, see AI responses instantly
  • Voice Chat: Test actual voice conversation quality
  • Test scenarios: Booking, FAQ, edge cases
  • Fix issues: Update knowledge, rebuild, test again
Quick Recommendation: Spend 10-15 minutes testing before giving out your phone number!

1. Accessing the Testing Environment

After building your agent, you land on Real-time Chat - your testing hub: Text Chat (Left Panel) Type messages to test AI responses quickly Voice Chat (Right Panel) Click "Connect" to speak with AI in real-time Cost: Test conversations use your account's usage like any other conversation - new accounts get free trial credit to start.

2. Essential Test Scenarios

Test these scenarios before going live: Booking Test "I need an appointment tomorrow at 2pm" Verify: AI offers times, books correctly Pricing Test "How much is a haircut?" Verify: AI gives correct price from your files Hours Test "What are your hours?" Verify: AI states correct business hours Edge Case Test "Do you offer services you don't actually offer?" Verify: AI says "no" appropriately

Frequently Asked Questions

Does testing cost anything?

Test conversations in Real-time Chat use your account's usage like any other conversation, so keep test sessions focused. New accounts get free trial credit, with no credit card required.

What if AI gives wrong answers during testing?

Upload missing information to File Upload, or add to website and re-crawl, then click "Rebuild My Agent". Test again.

Ready to test your AI agent?

  • Test before customers call
  • Text and voice testing modes
  • Fix issues before launch
  • Build confidence in your AI