Camera & Microphone
Mic works but speech not detected
If your microphone is working but your speech isn’t being detected during the test setup, the issue may be related to background noise, browser permissions, or speech recognition settings. This article explains reasons as to why you’re encountering the issue and what are the steps you can take to resolve.
✅ Common causes and fixes
| What might be wrong | What you can do |
|---|---|
| You’re speaking too softly or too far from the mic | Speak clearly and stay close to the microphone |
| Background noise is overpowering your voice | Move to a quiet space with minimal background noise |
| Incorrect mic input device selected | Check your system’s sound settings and select the correct input |
| Browser lacks permission for mic detection | Allow microphone access when prompted |
| Using unsupported or outdated browsers | Use the latest version of Chrome, Edge, or Firefox |
| OS-level microphone or speech APIs are not responding | Restart your browser and device |