Poor Accuracy

Symptom

TalkWriter transcribes your speech, but the text contains frequent errors — wrong words, missing words, or garbled output.

Quick Fix

Move to a quieter environment and speak at a natural pace, not too fast or too slow.

Step-by-Step Diagnostic

Use this decision tree to find the cause:

✅ Step 1: Check Your Microphone

A poor microphone is the most common cause of bad accuracy.

1. Open System Settings → Sound → Input
2. Speak and watch the input level meter
3. If the level is very low, your microphone may be too far away or muted
4. If the level is maxed out (clipping), your microphone is too loud — move it further away

Microphone Type	Expected Accuracy	Tip
MacBook built-in	Good	Works well in quiet rooms
AirPods / headset	Better	Mic is closer to your mouth
USB condenser mic	Best	Ideal for noisy environments
Speakerphone	Poor	Too far from your mouth

✅ Step 2: Check Your Language Setting

1. Open TalkWriter Settings
2. Go to the Dictation tab
3. Verify the Language is set correctly (e.g., English US, English UK, Bangla)
4. If you are speaking a different language than what is selected, accuracy will be very low

✅ Step 3: Check Your Speaking Speed

• Too fast — Words get merged or dropped
• Too slow — Unnatural pauses may be interpreted as sentence breaks
• Just right — Speak at the pace you would use in a normal conversation

✅ Step 4: Reduce Background Noise

Background noise confuses the speech engine:

• Close windows to block street noise
• Turn off fans, music, or TV
• Use a headset microphone in noisy environments (isolates your voice)
• Avoid dictating in crowded spaces

✅ Step 5: Add Words to Your Custom Dictionary

If TalkWriter consistently gets specific words wrong (names, technical terms, acronyms):

1. Open TalkWriter Settings
2. Go to the Dictionary tab
3. Click Add Word
4. Type the word exactly as you want it transcribed
5. Optionally add a pronunciation hint

✅ Step 6: Check Your Internet Connection

TalkWriter processes speech on remote servers. A slow or unstable connection causes:

• Words appearing out of order
• Long delays before text appears
• Partial transcriptions

Test your connection:

1. Open a browser and go to fast.com
2. You need at least 5 Mbps upload for reliable dictation
3. If your connection is slow, switch to a stronger Wi-Fi network or use Ethernet

Accuracy Tips Summary

Factor	Impact	Recommendation
Microphone quality	⚡ High	Use a headset or external mic
Background noise	⚡ High	Dictate in a quiet environment
Speaking speed	⚡ Medium	Natural conversational pace
Language setting	⚡ High	Match your spoken language
Internet speed	⚡ Medium	5+ Mbps upload
Custom dictionary	⚡ Medium	Add names and jargon

Still Not Working?

• Try dictating a simple sentence like "The quick brown fox" to test baseline accuracy
• If baseline accuracy is also poor, the issue is likely your microphone or internet connection
• Contact support@talkwriter.ai with details about your setup

FAQ

Does TalkWriter learn from my voice over time? TalkWriter uses a general-purpose speech model. It does not adapt to individual voices, but the custom dictionary helps with specialized vocabulary.

Is accuracy different for non-English languages? Accuracy varies by language. English has the highest accuracy, followed by other widely spoken languages. Check our supported languages list in Settings.