Why does it stop after a few seconds?

Browsers end dictation after silence; click Start dictating again.

Why is it typing gibberish?

Choose the language you are speaking in the Language list.

How do I test my microphone?

Use Utilorca's microphone test to hear and see the input level.

Speech to Text Not Working? Microphone and Browser Fixes

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Check four things. The browser: speech recognition works in Chrome and Edge on computers and Android, and Safari on iPhone and Mac, but not in Firefox. The microphone permission: if the browser blocked it, click the lock or camera icon in the address bar and allow the microphone. The system: on Windows check Settings › Privacy & security › Microphone, on Mac System Settings › Privacy & Security › Microphone. And the connection: Chrome and Edge send audio to their speech service, so you need internet.

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Language

Click Start, allow the microphone and speak. Say “comma”, “period” or “new line” for punctuation.

Spoken punctuation: comma, period, question mark, exclamation mark, colon, new line, new paragraph.

Speech recognition is done by your browser’s service (Google in Chrome and Edge, Apple in Safari). Utilorca does not receive or store your voice or text.

Step by step

Use Chrome, Edge or Safari, not Firefox.
Allow the microphone in the address bar.
Check the system microphone privacy settings and your internet.

At a glance

Message or symptom	Cause	Fix
No speech recognition	Unsupported browser	Use Chrome, Edge or Safari
Microphone is blocked	Permission denied	Allow it in the address bar
No speech heard	Wrong or muted mic	Pick the right mic, test it

Why is speech to text not working?