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Troubleshooting Voice Control and Accessibility Features

Issue Description 

Voice Control fails to activate or accessibility features behave incorrectly. 

Common Causes 

  • Microphone permissions blocked 
  • Accessibility services disabled 
  • Corrupt voice data 

Step-by-Step Solution 

Step 1: Enable Voice Control 

  • System Settings → Accessibility → Voice Control 
  • Turn Voice Control ON 

 

Step 2: Check Microphone Permissions 

  • Privacy & Security → Microphone 
  • Enable access for Voice Control 

 

Step 3: Restart Voice Control 

  • Turn OFF → Restart Mac → Turn ON again 

 

Step 4: Download Voice Files Again 

  • Disable Voice Control 
  • Restart Mac 
  • Re-enable to force redownload 

Explore Further 

  • Test with external microphone 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Keep accessibility features updated.