[GH-ISSUE #22684] issue: Voice mode doesn't work at all #19787

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opened 2026-04-20 02:17:21 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 2 comments
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Originally created by @frenzybiscuit on GitHub (Mar 14, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/22684

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  • I have searched for any existing and/or related discussions.
  • I have also searched in the CLOSED issues AND CLOSED discussions and found no related items (your issue might already be addressed on the development branch!).
  • I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.

Installation Method

Docker

Open WebUI Version

0.8.10

Ollama Version (if applicable)

N/A

Operating System

Linux

Browser (if applicable)

Firefox

Confirmation

  • I have read and followed all instructions in README.md.
  • I am using the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama.
  • I have included the browser console logs.
  • I have included the Docker container logs.
  • I have provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.
  • I have clearly listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc).
  • I have documented step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation. My steps:
  • Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used,
  • Specify exact install/launch/configure commands,
  • List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed),
  • Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed,
  • Include any files or environmental changes,
  • Identify the expected and actual result at each stage,
  • Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue.

Expected Behavior

Works

Actual Behavior

Doesn't work. I think my voice isn't being translated (STT) so the assistant doesn't start replying. There are no errors in docker logs.

Steps to Reproduce

Use the docker cuda image.
Start open-webui
Use docker exec open-webui-openWebUI-1 bash -lc "pip install datasets==3.6.0"
Start trying voice mode - doesn't work.

STT works when using the microphone icon "Dictate"

TTS works when using "Read Aloud" on the prompt.

Voice mode (Call) pops up but doesn't respond or do anything.

I have confirmed the GPU is being utilized with nvidia-smi in both instances, so it should be working.

Attached docker-compose and screenshot of the admin panel.

Logs & Screenshots

Image

docker-compose.txt

Additional Information

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Originally created by @frenzybiscuit on GitHub (Mar 14, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/22684 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related issues. - [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related discussions. - [x] I have also searched in the CLOSED issues AND CLOSED discussions and found no related items (your issue might already be addressed on the development branch!). - [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI. ### Installation Method Docker ### Open WebUI Version 0.8.10 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) N/A ### Operating System Linux ### Browser (if applicable) Firefox ### Confirmation - [x] I have read and followed all instructions in `README.md`. - [x] I am using the latest version of **both** Open WebUI and Ollama. - [x] I have included the browser console logs. - [x] I have included the Docker container logs. - [x] I have **provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.** - [x] I have clearly **listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup** (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc). - [x] I have documented **step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation**. My steps: - Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used, - Specify exact install/launch/configure commands, - List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed), - Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed, - Include any files or environmental changes, - Identify the expected and actual result at each stage, - Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue. ### Expected Behavior Works ### Actual Behavior Doesn't work. I think my voice isn't being translated (STT) so the assistant doesn't start replying. There are no errors in docker logs. ### Steps to Reproduce Use the docker cuda image. Start open-webui Use docker exec open-webui-openWebUI-1 bash -lc "pip install datasets==3.6.0" Start trying voice mode - doesn't work. STT works when using the microphone icon "Dictate" TTS works when using "Read Aloud" on the prompt. Voice mode (Call) pops up but doesn't respond or do anything. I have confirmed the GPU is being utilized with nvidia-smi in both instances, so it should be working. Attached docker-compose and screenshot of the admin panel. ### Logs & Screenshots ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1cd73c77-d0d1-4934-90d0-15c93fac3083) [docker-compose.txt](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/26000313/docker-compose.txt) ### Additional Information .
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-04-20 02:17:21 -05:00
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@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Mar 16, 2026):

I'm commenting to say that Speech-to-Text, Text-to-Speech, and the Voice mode features all work perfectly fine for me on Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS using Mozilla Firefox Snap for Ubuntu v148.0.2 (64-bit).

I am not using the cuda tagged image of Open WebUI though. I personally use the dev tagged image.

I'm also not running docker exec open-webui-openWebUI-1 bash -lc "pip install datasets==3.6.0". I just run docker compose up -d.

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<!-- gh-comment-id:4064717784 --> @silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Mar 16, 2026): I'm commenting to say that Speech-to-Text, Text-to-Speech, and the `Voice mode` features all work perfectly fine for me on Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS using Mozilla Firefox Snap for Ubuntu v148.0.2 (64-bit). I am not using the `cuda` tagged image of Open WebUI though. I personally use the `dev` tagged image. I'm also not running `docker exec open-webui-openWebUI-1 bash -lc "pip install datasets==3.6.0"`. I just run `docker compose up -d`. <img width="2334" height="663" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/794a254a-d8cd-4d78-9c59-25ce3788868b" />
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Mar 22, 2026):

Unable to reproduce

<!-- gh-comment-id:4106070835 --> @tjbck commented on GitHub (Mar 22, 2026): Unable to reproduce
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#19787