# Dictation troubleshooting
URL: https://jarvis.ceo/docs/dictation/troubleshooting
Status: now

Nothing typing? Mic not detected? The two permissions Jarvis needs and how to fix the most common dictation problems on macOS.

Almost every dictation problem comes down to one of two macOS permissions. Here is how to spot which one, and fix it in under a minute.

## Text is not appearing

This is the most common issue. You hold the hotkey, speak, release, and nothing types. The cause is almost always Accessibility permission: Jarvis transcribed your words but macOS blocked it from inserting them into your app.

1. Open System Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Accessibility.
2. Find Jarvis in the list and turn it on. If it is not there, add it with the plus button.
3. Quit and reopen Jarvis, then try again.

> [privacy] Accessibility is what lets Jarvis type the transcript at your cursor and watch for the Fn key. macOS requires it for any app that types into other apps.

## Microphone not detected

If Jarvis cannot hear you, grant Microphone access. If you tapped Do Not Allow once, the toggle is now in System Settings.

1. Open System Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Microphone.
2. Turn Jarvis on.

## It hears me but transcription is off

Jarvis transcribes on-device by default using a local model. If accuracy is low, try a larger local model in settings. Everything stays on your Mac.

> [note] The app is signed and notarized by Apple, so it opens normally. You should not see a Gatekeeper warning on first launch.

Related: Your first 5 minutes (https://jarvis.ceo/docs/start), Dictation: getting started (https://jarvis.ceo/docs/dictation/getting-started)