> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.echophrase.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Common Issues

> Solutions to frequently encountered problems

# Common Issues

Quick fixes for the most common Echophrase problems.

## Transcription Not Working

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="No text appears after speaking">
    1. Check that your microphone is selected in Settings → Audio
    2. Ensure Echophrase has microphone permissions
    3. Try speaking louder or closer to the mic
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wrong language detected">
    1. Open Settings → Language
    2. Set your preferred language explicitly
    3. Disable auto-detect if it's causing issues
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Transcription is slow">
    1. Try the smaller **Parakeet Lite** model
    2. Confirm GPU acceleration is active in Settings → GPU Acceleration
       (DirectML on Windows, Metal on Apple Silicon — *in testing*)
    3. Close other resource-intensive applications
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Application Issues

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Echophrase won't start">
    1. Check if it's already running in the system tray
    2. Try running as administrator (Windows)
    3. Check the logs in Settings → Advanced → Logs
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Hotkeys don't work">
    1. Ensure Echophrase is running (check system tray)
    2. Check for conflicts with other applications
    3. Try resetting hotkeys to defaults in Settings
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Still Need Help?

* Check [GPU Troubleshooting](/troubleshooting/gpu) for graphics issues
* Check [Audio Troubleshooting](/troubleshooting/audio) for microphone problems
* [Open an issue](https://github.com/dylanh724/echophrase/issues) on GitHub