# 🎥 Audio/Video Troubleshooting Guide ## Common Issues and Solutions ### 1. Video Recording Issues **Problem:** Video recording creates 0-second files or doesn't work at all. **Solutions:** - **Browser Compatibility**: Use Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Safari may have issues. - **Camera Permissions**: Make sure to allow camera access when prompted. - **HTTPS Required**: Some browsers require HTTPS for camera access. Use `streamlit run --server.address 0.0.0.0 --server.port 8501` for local testing. - **Refresh Page**: If buttons don't respond, try refreshing the page. ### 2. Audio Recording Issues **Problem:** Voice input doesn't work or produces no audio. **Solutions:** - **Microphone Permissions**: Allow microphone access when prompted. - **Browser Settings**: Check browser settings for microphone permissions. - **Clear Browser Cache**: Clear browser cache and cookies. - **Try Different Browser**: Some browsers handle WebRTC better than others. ### 3. Dependencies Issues **Problem:** Import errors or missing modules. **Solutions:** ```bash # Install all dependencies pip install -r requirements.txt # If you get errors, try installing individually: pip install streamlit-webrtc pip install opencv-python-headless pip install av pip install SpeechRecognition pip install gTTS pip install PyAudio ``` ### 4. Windows-Specific Issues **Problem:** PyAudio installation fails on Windows. **Solutions:** ```bash # Try installing PyAudio with pipwin pip install pipwin pipwin install pyaudio # Or download from: https://www.lfd.uci.edu/~gohlke/pythonlibs/#pyaudio ``` ### 5. Performance Issues **Problem:** Slow video/audio processing. **Solutions:** - **Reduce Video Quality**: The app uses 640x480 resolution by default. - **Close Other Apps**: Close other applications using camera/microphone. - **Check System Resources**: Ensure sufficient RAM and CPU available. ## Testing Your Setup Run the test script to verify everything is working: ```bash streamlit run test_audio_video.py ``` This will check: - ✅ All dependencies are installed - ✅ Directories are writable - ✅ Basic functionality ## Browser Requirements - **Chrome**: Best compatibility - **Firefox**: Good compatibility - **Edge**: Good compatibility - **Safari**: Limited compatibility (not recommended) ## Network Requirements - **Local Development**: Works fine on localhost - **Production**: HTTPS required for camera/microphone access - **Firewall**: Ensure ports 8501 (or your chosen port) is accessible ## Error Messages and Solutions | Error | Solution | |-------|----------| | "Camera not found" | Check camera permissions and browser settings | | "Microphone not found" | Check microphone permissions and browser settings | | "WebRTC not supported" | Update browser or try different browser | | "Permission denied" | Allow camera/microphone access in browser | | "Video file too small" | Record for at least 2-3 seconds | ## Getting Help If you're still having issues: 1. Check the browser console for JavaScript errors 2. Run the test script: `streamlit run test_audio_video.py` 3. Check if your camera/microphone work in other applications 4. Try a different browser 5. Restart the Streamlit server ## Development Tips - Use `st.debug()` to add debugging information - Check `st.session_state` for state management issues - Monitor browser console for WebRTC errors - Test on different devices and browsers