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Getting Started with Sonar

How to scan your video library for accessibility compliance

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Written by Elena
Updated over a week ago

What Sonar Does

Sonar scans your video content and evaluates it against WCAG compliance standards. This includes checking for proper captions, speaker labels, atmospheric sounds, caption timing, and other accessibility requirements.

Think of it as a health check for your video accessibility—instantly revealing which videos meet standards and which need attention.

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Supported Platforms

Connect Sonar to where your videos live:

YouTube

Scan public channels without connecting, or connect your account for full access and automatic remediation. {connecting-youtube}


Panopto

Connect your university or enterprise video platform for comprehensive scanning and caption management. {connecting-panopto}


Kaltura

Integrate your video management system with simple API credentials. {connecting-kaltura}


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Understanding Your Results


​After scanning, you'll see:

  1. Compliance Score – The percentage of your videos that meet WCAG standards

  2. Risk Analysis – Videos organized by impact and issue severity

  3. Top Issues – High-view videos that need immediate attention

  4. Trends Over Time – How your compliance has evolved

Sonar helps you prioritize what matters most—fixing high-impact videos first while tracking your progress toward full compliance. {understanding-dashboard}


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Next Steps

Choose a platform to connect and start your first scan. {starting-a-scan} Sonar will analyze your library and show you exactly what needs attention.


​Once you have results, you can remediate issues automatically or manually. {understanding-remediation}

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