Question 1

Why isn't my voice being recognized?

Accepted Answer

Make sure you're using Chrome on desktop or Safari on iPhone/iPad for the web version � many other browsers don't support the Web Speech API. Also check that microphone permission is granted. On native apps, speech recognition still depends on device permissions and the installed recognition service.

Question 2

What does "SYNCED" mean on search results?

Accepted Answer

Songs marked SYNCED have precise timestamps for every line. Selecting one unlocks the "Tap when song starts" button on the perform screen. Tap it at the same moment you press play in your music app — after a 3-second countdown, the lyrics scroll automatically in time with the song. Without tapping, only mic recognition is active.

Question 3

The lyrics jumped to the wrong line — what do I do?

Accepted Answer

Tap any line directly to jump to it instantly. The matcher searches forward from your last known position, so tapping the correct line gets you back on track right away.

Question 4

How does the 3-2-1 countdown work?

Accepted Answer

When you tap "Tap when song starts", a 3-second countdown begins. This gives you time to set your phone down before the timer starts tracking. The timer marks zero at the end of the countdown — start your music at the same time you tap.

Question 5

Can I use my own lyrics?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Paste or type any lyrics into the text box on the home screen. Plain lyrics without timestamps still work with mic recognition — the app will match your voice to lines as you sing.

Question 6

Does LyricFollow work offline?

Accepted Answer

Lyrics search and speech recognition both require an internet connection. Once lyrics are loaded into the app, the perform screen can run offline when using timer sync. Mic recognition typically requires internet access on most devices.

Question 7

Why does the highlighted line feel one step ahead?

Accepted Answer

That's intentional — the highlighted line shows what you're about to sing, not what you just sang. It acts like a teleprompter, keeping the next line in front of you.

Question 8

The app only works in Chrome — is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for the web version. Browser speech recognition support is limited, so Chrome on desktop and Safari on iPhone/iPad are the most reliable choices. Native builds are usually more consistent, but they still depend on the device speech recognition service and permissions.

Question 9

How do I search for a song?

Accepted Answer

Type the song title or artist name into the search bar on the home screen and tap Search. Results from lrclib.net appear below — songs with a blue SYNCED badge have timestamps for timer sync.

Question 10

What if a song has no lyrics on lrclib.net?

Accepted Answer

You can paste the lyrics manually into the text box. Type or paste the lyrics line by line and the mic matching will still work. For timer sync you'd need a synced song from the search results.