Dictation does not start
The dictation control depends on browser recording support, microphone permission, a valid WordPress session, and the local upload limits.
Before recording
- Use a current browser that supports
MediaRecorder. - Open WordPress over HTTPS or another browser-approved secure context.
- Allow microphone access for the exact WordPress origin.
- Confirm another tab or application has not locked the microphone.
- Use a WordPress user who can edit posts or upload files.
If permission was blocked, use the browser’s site-permission panel to reset the microphone decision, then reload the WordPress page. POM AI cannot reopen a browser permission prompt after the browser has permanently denied it.
Recording limits
The default maximum duration is 180 seconds and the upload limit is 4 MB. POM AI chooses from browser-supported WebM, Ogg, MP4, MPEG, WAV, AAC, or 3GPP-style audio formats and validates the real uploaded type. A recording with no captured audio is rejected.
If recording starts but transcription fails, test a short spoken sentence. Then check the POM AI license, domain authorization, credits, and the public transcription error. Audio is sent only after you stop recording.
The keyboard shortcut is Ctrl+Shift+. when the control is available and focused in a supported interface.
Related guides: browser permissions, transcribe audio, and audio privacy.