✅ 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 |

