Bug: 3-5 Second Delay When Activating Voice Recording After April 29, 2025 Update
Problem Description:
After installing the update from April 29, 2025, a significant delay (approximately 3-5 seconds) has appeared between the moment of activating the extension (via hotkeys or button on the popup panel) and the ability to start dictation. Before the update, recording was activated instantly.
System Information:
Extension version: 4.2.3
Operating system: Windows 11 Home (24H2)
Browser: Google Chrome 136.0.7103.49 (Official Build) (64-bit)
Additional Comments:
This issue creates serious inconvenience, considering that the extension is activated hundreds of times during the workday. The situation is especially critical when using headphones, which are not always worn during work. Because of this, I don't receive the audio signal about the start of recording and don't understand when I can start dictation.
I suggest the following solutions:
Restore the previous speed of voice input activation without delay
Add an additional visual indicator of readiness for recording, for example:
Different colors for different states of the panel (red - recording is possible/active, yellow - waiting for connection)
Animated icon during connection waiting
Text message about readiness status
Such visual indicators would significantly improve the user experience, especially when audio signals are unavailable or inaudible.
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BlabbyAI Dev
May 6, 2025
Hey Web, this one should be fixed. Let me know if everything works as expected for you.
Web
May 6, 2025
Yeah, I already tested it—problem’s gone for real.
Thanks a ton for fixing it.
BlabbyAI Dev
Apr 30, 2025
Can you provide some infomation about your hardware? Also, could you share a video? This will help me pinpoint the issue.
Web
Apr 30, 2025
In this video: https://jmp.sh/xOINBMIb
I’m dictating in Russian, and as you can see, the recording only started when I said “three” or “four.” So basically, my voice started getting picked up around the third or fourth second after I turned the extension on.
Yeah, no problem. What kind of info do you need about my hardware?
BlabbyAI Dev
Apr 30, 2025
Thanks for the video. Does it transcribe your speech from the beginning or starting from “four”?
And it would be useful to know what CPU and how much RAM you have.
Web
Apr 30, 2025
Yeah, transcription only kicked in after I said “three.” So there was honestly a two or three second delay.
My computer specs:
* Processor: 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12450H 2.00 GHz
* RAM: 16.0 GB (Available: 15.7 GB)
* System Type: 64-bit operating system, x64 processor
BlabbyAI Dev
Apr 30, 2025
By the way, can I ask why you don't use the Windows version? Is there a problem with it, or do you just not like it?
Web
Apr 30, 2025
Yeah, I’ve been using the browser extension from the start, and it does everything I need, so I don’t really see the point of switching to the Windows version.
Web
May 1, 2025
Today, I finally decided to test the program for Windows, and I must say, it works much better—its response speed is noticeably higher than when using the browser extension.
But I'd really love to see the same additions that were made to the browser extension over the past month: https://blabbyai.featurebase.app/p/the-program-is-missing-the-same-useful-features-that-are
Web
May 1, 2025
Honestly, I'm surprised why you haven't showcased this amazing product on Product Hunt yet.
When I was searching for voice-to-text transcription software among all the solutions available in 2025, your product was the standout.
After testing it, I found the alternatives (https://www.producthunt.com/products/wisprflow) were far inferior compared to what you're offering. You've got a killer feature: the ability to add custom mods with your own prompts, and the freedom to choose the model that suits you best, both for transcription and prompt processing.
BlabbyAI Dev
May 1, 2025
Thank you so much. This really makes me happy.
I will post on Product Hunt!
BlabbyAI Dev
May 11, 2025
Hey Web
I took your great advice and just launched the extension on Product Hunt!
If you have a moment, I’d love a quick comment or an up-vote 🙏
https://www.producthunt.com/posts/blabbyai-speech-to-text
Web
May 2, 2025
Hello! I'd like to inquire about the progress on addressing the 3-5 second delay issue when activating voice recording?
Have you been able to identify the cause of this delay following the April 29 update? Unfortunately, the problem continues to hinder efficient work, especially with frequent extension activation throughout the day.
I would appreciate any information about the status of the fix or possible temporary solutions.
BlabbyAI Dev
May 2, 2025
Yes, I've figured out the problem, and it'll be fixed in the next update.