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Big Sur and Dictation

Just installed Big Sur 11.2.3 and my the Dictation no longer works. When I hit the Fn key, the Dictation icon comes up and acts likes hearing the sound (level moves up and down), but doesn't write anything. When I check the audio input under the System Preferences Sound the microphone is working.


Any thoughts?


Pat

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Mar 18, 2021 10:49 AM

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Posted on Mar 18, 2021 2:13 PM

pasqualerose2 Said:

"Big Sur and Dictation: Just installed Big Sur 11.2.3 and my the Dictation no longer works.[...]"

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Reset the Core Audio:

With a new install, things probably need to re-sync. So, restart the Mac. Once restarted, if that does not work, then, reset the Core Audio. It's worth a go.


To Reset the Core Audio:

Type the following command in Terminal:

sudo killall coreaudiod

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Mar 18, 2021 2:13 PM in response to pasqualerose2

pasqualerose2 Said:

"Big Sur and Dictation: Just installed Big Sur 11.2.3 and my the Dictation no longer works.[...]"

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Reset the Core Audio:

With a new install, things probably need to re-sync. So, restart the Mac. Once restarted, if that does not work, then, reset the Core Audio. It's worth a go.


To Reset the Core Audio:

Type the following command in Terminal:

sudo killall coreaudiod

Big Sur and Dictation

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