Allow Microphone in Open WebUI
You may have seen this error message when trying to use voice recognition features in Open WebUI:
In this guide, we’ll teach you how to allow microphone access for Open WebUI. This will enable you to use voice recognition features within the application, such as Speech-To-Text (STT).
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Why Is Microphone Access Disabled by Default?
By default, browsers have security measures that block websites from accessing your microphone without explicit permission. Only enable microphone access if you’re using the application within your local network or a VPN due to potential privacy risks when accessed over public networks.
Configuring this will depend on your specific browser and operating system. To make the microphone work, you need to configure your browser to treat the website as secure (https).
Fixes for Common Browsers
The table below provides general instructions for some popular browsers:
| Browser | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Brave | Brave Forum (post 6) |
| Chrome/Chromium | StackOverflow |
| Edge | Microsoft Forum (first answer, option 2) |
| Firefox | Unsupported |
| Opera | StackOverflow (use opera://flags instead of chrome://flags) |
| Safari | Unsupported |
| Vivaldi | Vivaldi Forum |
Please note that these instructions are general and may not be accurate for your specific setup or version of the browser. If you’re having trouble, it might be helpful to search online for more specific instructions based on your exact situation.
Example: Microsoft Edge
Here is an example of how to allow microphone access in Microsoft Edge, with a placeholder for the IP address:
- In Edge, type
edge://flags/into the URL bar and press Enter. - Search for “Insecure origins treated as secure”.
- Enter the IP address to your Tiny Llama instance (e.g.,
http://192.168.0.52:8080) in the text box next to this option, then click Enable. Note: You must include “http” at the beginning of the URL and specify port “:8080”. - Restart Edge for changes to take effect.
