The shortcut does nothing
Check the voice shortcut on the Home screen. Defaults: Right Alt (Windows), Right Option (Mac), Left Ctrl + Left Alt + Space (Linux). The assistant uses Right Alt + Space, Right Option + Space or Left Ctrl + Left Alt + A instead. A custom shortcut replaces these defaults.
Check the Voice input shortcut on the Home screen. If another application uses the same combination, choose a different available binding. Return to an ordinary editable text field, start a short recording and check that the recording indicator appears.
Recording starts, but the microphone cannot hear you
Open Settings > Voice & translation in SayDart, open Microphone, select the intended device and speak while watching the level bars. A headset can be connected for playback while a different microphone remains selected. Check the hardware mute switch and cable or wireless connection.
On Windows 11, open Settings → Privacy & security → Microphone. Enable device microphone access and access for desktop apps. Then return to SayDart and check the level while speaking. If the selected device has no input, resolve that before adjusting recognition languages.
Recording finishes, but processing fails
Read the specific error shown by SayDart. Recognition and cleanup need internet access, a signed-in account. Free also needs available service allowance.
- Connection error: restore access to the service, then follow the retry option offered by the app.
- Sign-in error: open SayDart and complete sign-in before making another request.
- Free usage limit: check the account’s remaining allowance and next refresh time.
- Language error: reload recognition languages and resolve any unsupported saved selection.
The result exists, but the target field is empty
Copy the available result, click the correct editable field and paste it manually. First check for partial text to avoid duplication. A retained result may also be available in History; a deleted or unretained record cannot be assumed to exist.
Focus changes, protected fields and app permissions can affect automatic insertion. An application running as administrator may reject input sent by an ordinary app. Use an editable destination that accepts normal paste; if the target intentionally restricts editing, resolve its access requirements rather than repeating the recording.
The text appears, but the wording is wrong
If many ordinary words are wrong, reduce background noise and check microphone placement and input level. Then check Input languages in Settings > Voice & translation. Use automatic detection or relevant supported language hints; changing display language does not change recognition.
If only a recurring name is wrong, add its intended spelling to Dictionary. If the draft changes a number, deadline or meaning, correct that text before using it.
If the problem continues, report the failed step
Use the contact page with your SayDart version, your operating system and its version, the approximate time and time zone, the exact error text, and the destination app. Say whether recording started, whether a result exists, and whether manual pasting works. Include a task or diagnostic identifier if the app provides one. This information helps distinguish recognition failures from delivery failures without needing an unrelated document or conversation.