> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.talview.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to interpret transition states on candidate tiles in the monitoring dashboard

During a live session, Talview watches for changes to each candidate’s setup and lets you know about them right on their tile. In this article, you will recognize each transition state on a candidate’s tile and understand what it tells you about their session.

#### Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

* Joined a Live Proctored session from **Bookings**.

#### Step-by-Step Guide

[Interpreting transition states on candidate tiles](https://demo.arcade.software/a17ePfXjGF5tGD1YDUEA?embed\&embed_mobile=tab\&embed_desktop=inline\&show_copy_link=true)

**1. Spot a transition state on a tile**

* When the system detects a change in a candidate’s session, their tile briefly shows a notice in place of their live video.
* After 3 seconds, the tile switches back to the candidate’s live video on its own. You don’t need to click or dismiss anything.

**2. Read the transition state**

| Transition state | What it means |
| :- | :- |
| **VPN detected** | The candidate is connected through a VPN. |
| **Camera changed** | The candidate has switched to a different camera. |
| **Microphone changed** | The candidate has switched to a different microphone. |
| **Secondary device changed** | The candidate’s secondary device has changed. |

**3. Follow transition states across several tiles**

* Each tile shows its own transition states, so a notice on one candidate’s tile doesn’t affect or delay notices on other tiles.
* If a second change is detected for the same candidate while a notice is already showing, the new notice replaces the current one straight away. The earlier notice isn’t shown again.

**4. See transition states in the detail view**

* If you’re viewing a candidate’s detail view during a live session, the same transition states appear there too, and switch back to the live video after a few seconds.

> [!TIP]
>
> **Additional Tips**
>
> * Transition states disappear after 3 seconds, so keep an eye on your grid to catch them.
> * If you notice a change you want to follow up on, open the candidate’s detail view or message them in **Candidate Chat**.
> * Because a new notice replaces the current one immediately, a candidate who changes several things in quick succession only shows the most recent change.


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