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Troubleshoot Stream Captions — 10 Common Problems Fixed

Fix the most common StreamTranslate and OBS caption problems fast. From captions not showing up to accuracy issues — solutions for every scenario.

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10 Common Stream Caption Problems and Fixes

1. Captions Not Showing

Check that your StreamTranslate browser source is in your active scene and not hidden. Right-click the source and select Interact to verify it's loading.

2. Wrong Microphone

In OBS, go to Audio Settings and set your microphone as the default monitoring device. Also check Windows/Mac system audio settings.

3. Captions Delayed

Check your internet speed. StreamTranslate needs stable broadband. Try refreshing the browser source or switching to a wired connection.

4. Inaccurate Captions

Move your mic closer (6-12 inches), enable OBS noise suppression, and verify your source language in the StreamTranslate control panel is correct.

5. Captions Stopped Mid-Stream

Your internet briefly disconnected. StreamTranslate auto-reconnects. If it doesn't, right-click the browser source in OBS and select Refresh.

6. OBS Browser Source Not Loading

Check that your StreamTranslate URL is correct and your account is active. Try copying a fresh URL from your control panel.

7. Captions Overlapping Game UI

Resize and reposition the browser source in OBS. Reduce the source height or move it to an unobstructed part of your scene.

8. No Translation Appearing

Make sure you've selected target translation languages in your StreamTranslate control panel and saved the settings before starting your stream.

9. Captions Only Showing Partial Sentences

This may indicate audio dropouts. Check for USB microphone power issues, improve your internet connection, or reduce OBS encoding load.

10. Captions Wrong Language

Verify your source language setting in the StreamTranslate control panel matches the language you're speaking. Reload the browser source after changing settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my StreamTranslate captions not showing up?

The most common cause is the browser source not being active in your current OBS scene. Check that the StreamTranslate browser source is visible and in the correct scene.

Why are my stream captions inaccurate?

Inaccurate captions are usually caused by a noisy audio environment, microphone positioned too far away, or incorrect source language setting. Check your audio setup and control panel settings.

Why are captions delayed on my stream?

If captions are significantly delayed (more than 1 second), check your internet connection speed. StreamTranslate requires a stable broadband connection for sub-300ms caption latency.

My captions stopped working mid-stream — what happened?

A brief internet interruption can pause captions. StreamTranslate will reconnect automatically. If captions don't resume, refresh the browser source in OBS by right-clicking it and selecting Interact > Refresh.

Why is StreamTranslate not picking up my microphone?

Make sure your microphone is set as the default input device in your operating system's audio settings. StreamTranslate captures the default system microphone from the browser.