Troubleshooting

Microphone Not Working

macOS

1. Check System Permissions
   • System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone
   • Ensure Voicetypr is toggled On
   • Restart Voicetypr after granting permission
2. Check Input Device
   • System Settings > Sound > Input
   • Select your microphone
   • Test that the input level moves when you speak
3. Try a Different Mic
   • Built-in MacBook mic works best for most users
   • External USB mics may need driver updates

Windows

1. Check Privacy Settings
   • Settings > Privacy > Microphone
   • Enable "Microphone access" and "Let apps access your microphone"
   • Find Voicetypr and toggle On
2. Check Default Device
   • Right-click the speaker icon in taskbar
   • Select "Open Sound settings"
   • Verify correct input device is selected

Slow or Laggy Transcription

Possible cause: The selected model is too demanding for the current hardware or other apps are competing for CPU and memory.

Fixes:

• Switch to a smaller model (Whisper Base or Parakeet)
• Close unnecessary apps
• Compare the documented model sizes, platforms, and trade-offs, then test a smaller model on the same recording

Text Not Pasting

macOS: Grant Accessibility permission

• System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility
• Add Voicetypr and toggle On

Windows: Run as administrator

• Right-click Voicetypr > Run as administrator

Crashes on Startup

1. Delete the model folder and re-download:
   • Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/voicetypr/models
   • Windows: %APPDATA%\voicetypr\models
2. Restart Voicetypr
3. Re-download your model

Still Stuck?

Email support@voicetypr.com with:

• Your macOS/Windows version
• Voicetypr version (check the About menu)
• What you tried