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Enabling Audio and Video Recording Permissions

To ensure a smooth experience recording audio and video in Speak Ai, follow these detailed, user-friendly instructions for your browser and device.

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Google Chrome

Desktop

  1. Open Chrome.

  2. Click the three-dot menu in the top right and select Settings.

  3. Go to Privacy and security > Site settings.

  4. Click either Camera or Microphone.

  5. Under Permissions, review your blocked and allowed sites.

  6. If Speak Ai is under "Blocked," select it and change to Allow.

  7. Reload the page for changes to take effect.


Chrome Pop-Up Method (Quick)

  1. When prompted by Chrome, click Allow for camera and microphone access in the pop-up under the address bar.

  2. If you don't see the pop-up, you can follow the steps in the desktop section above.


Android

  1. Open Chrome and visit the Speak Ai website.

  2. Tap the lock icon beside the address bar.

  3. Tap Site settings.

  4. Under the Permissions section, tap Camera or Microphone and select Allow.

  5. Refresh the page.


iOS (iPhone/iPad)

  1. Open the Chrome app, go to the Speak Ai website.

  2. When prompted, tap Allow for camera/microphone.

  3. If previously denied, go to device Settings > scroll to Chrome > enable Camera and Microphone permissions.


Mozilla Firefox

Desktop

  1. Open Firefox and go to the Speak Ai site.

  2. When prompted, you can click Allow in the pop-up to enable the camera/microphone.

  3. To manually adjust permissions:

    • Click the padlock icon in the address bar.

    • Click the right arrow for More information.

    • In the Permissions tab, set Camera and Microphone to Allow.

  4. Alternatively, go to Firefox menu > Settings > Privacy & Security > Permissions to manage global defaults.

  5. Reload the page after making changes.

Mobile

  1. Visit Speak Ai in Firefox Mobile.

  2. When prompted, you can tap Allow.

  3. If previously denied, go into the browser's Settings > Site permissions > find Speak Ai, and enable Camera/Microphone.


Safari

Mac (Desktop)

  1. Open Safari and go to Speak Ai.

  2. Click Safari in the top menu > Settings (or Preferences).

  3. Navigate to the Websites tab.

  4. Click Camera and Microphone in the sidebar.

  5. Besides Speak Ai, set to Allow.

  6. Restart Safari for the settings to take effect.

iPhone/iPad

  1. Visit Speak Ai in Safari.

  2. When prompted, tap Allow for camera/microphone access.

  3. If you do not get the prompt or previously denied, tap the " a " in the address bar > Website Settings.

  4. Find Camera/Microphone and select Allow.

  5. To manage app-level permissions: Go to iOS Settings > Safari > Camera/Microphone and allow as needed.


For Edge, Opera, Vivaldi

  • Follow steps similar to Chrome: Go to Settings > Site Settings > Camera/Microphone, and adjust for Speak Ai.

  • On mobile, permissions are often within the app settings or via the address bar security icon.

Troubleshooting and Tips

  • Always reload the page after changing permissions.

  • If you use a managed device (school/work), you may need admin help to adjust permissions.

  • If using an IFrame, ensure both parent/embedded domains have permissions set to Allow.

  • Sometimes, clearing the browser’s cache or restarting your device helps if changes do not apply.

  • On mobile browsers, check both browser and device settings for app-level permissions.


Quick Links

Ensuring these permissions are active will allow Speak Ai to access your camera and microphone for a seamless audio and video recording experience. If you still have trouble after following these steps, consult your device’s specific support resources or contact Speak Ai support for further assistance.

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