[BUG] Microphone input not captured on Mac when using Bluetooth headphones
Author: kurtmarcinkCreated Apr 25, 2026Updated Sep 12, 2026
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Bug Description
Meetily Pro does not capture or transcribe local microphone input when Bluetooth headphones are set as the audio input device. Other input sources work correctly: built-in MacBook microphone and a USB webcam microphone both transcribe as expected. The issue reproduces with two different Bluetooth devices (AirPods and Bose QC Ultra), suggesting it's not device-specific.
Current Behavior
Local mic input from Bluetooth headphones is not transcribed. System audio from other participants is transcribed correctly.
Expected Behavior
Voice is transcribed alongside system audio.
Steps to Reproduce
- Connect Bluetooth headphones and set as input in macOS Sound settings
- Confirm the input level meter under System Settings → Sound → Input responds to voice (it does)
- Ensure the bluetooth microphone is selected in Meetily Pro under Settings → Recordings → Microphone
- Start a recording in Meetily Pro
- Speak
Environment
- OS: macOS Tahoe 26.4.1
- Version: Meetily Pro v1.5.0
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Additional Context
Meetily Pro is enabled under System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone. macOS shows the Bluetooth mic working correctly at the OS level.
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Source: Zackriya-Solutions/meetily