No Speech Detected
- Check that your microphone is properly connected
- Ensure WhisperTyping has permission to access your microphone in Windows Privacy settings
- Try selecting a different microphone in Settings → Microphone
- Test your microphone in other applications to verify it's working
Transcription Is Slow
- Check your internet connection - WhisperTyping requires a stable connection
- Try a different transcription model in Settings → Vocabulary
- Close other bandwidth-heavy applications
Poor Accuracy
- See our tips for better accuracy
- Add custom vocabulary for names and technical terms in Settings → Vocabulary
- Try speaking more slowly and clearly
- Reduce background noise
- Set up text replacements in Settings → Replacements for common errors
Random Text You Didn't Say
Sometimes the AI model may produce text you didn't actually speak. This typically happens when the audio is unclear or too quiet.
- Use a good quality microphone positioned close to your mouth
- Check your microphone volume isn't too low
- Reduce background noise (TV, music, other voices)
- Avoid long pauses while recording
- Accept that AI transcription is very good, but not perfect
Wrong Language Output
If you use a single language, select that specific language in Settings → Vocabulary rather than using Autodetect. With Autodetect, there's a chance the model may get the language wrong—this is a limitation of current AI models. If this happens, you can use the retry button to transcribe again.
Beginning of Speech Cut Off
Some sound cards have a slight delay when activating the microphone. If you notice the beginning of your speech being cut off, try:
- Switching to a different microphone or sound card
- Waiting half a second after pressing the hotkey before speaking
Hotkey Not Responding
- Check that no other application is using the same hotkey
- Try setting a different hotkey in Settings → Hotkeys
- Restart WhisperTyping