# Audio Input Display Fix ## Issue The audio input (microphone button) was not displaying in the ChatInterface multimodal textbox. ## Root Cause When `multimodal=True` is set on `gr.ChatInterface`, it should automatically show image and audio buttons. However: 1. The buttons might be hidden in a dropdown menu 2. Browser permissions might be blocking microphone access 3. The `file_types` parameter might not have been explicitly set ## Fix Applied ### 1. Added `file_types` Parameter Explicitly specified which file types are accepted to ensure audio is enabled: ```python gr.ChatInterface( fn=research_agent, multimodal=True, file_types=["image", "audio", "video"], # Explicitly enable image, audio, and video ... ) ``` **File:** `src/app.py` (line 929) ### 2. Enhanced UI Description Updated the description to make it clearer where to find the audio input: - Added explicit instructions about clicking the 📷 and 🎤 icons - Added a tip about looking for icons in the text input box - Clarified drag & drop functionality **File:** `src/app.py` (lines 942-948) ## How It Works Now 1. **Audio Recording Button**: The 🎤 microphone icon should appear in the textbox toolbar when `multimodal=True` is set 2. **File Upload**: Users can drag & drop audio files or click to upload 3. **Browser Permissions**: Browser will prompt for microphone access when user clicks the audio button ## Testing To verify the fix: 1. Look for the 🎤 microphone icon in the text input box 2. Click it to start recording (browser will ask for microphone permission) 3. Alternatively, drag & drop an audio file into the textbox 4. Check browser console for any permission errors ## Browser Requirements - **Chrome/Edge**: Should work with microphone permissions - **Firefox**: Should work with microphone permissions - **Safari**: May require additional configuration - **HTTPS Required**: Microphone access typically requires HTTPS (or localhost) ## Troubleshooting If audio input still doesn't appear: 1. **Check Browser Permissions**: - Open browser settings - Check microphone permissions for the site - Ensure microphone is not blocked 2. **Check Browser Console**: - Open Developer Tools (F12) - Look for permission errors or warnings - Check for any JavaScript errors 3. **Try Different Browser**: - Some browsers have stricter permission policies - Try Chrome or Firefox if Safari doesn't work 4. **Check Gradio Version**: - Ensure `gradio>=6.0.0` is installed - Update if needed: `pip install --upgrade gradio` 5. **HTTPS Requirement**: - Microphone access requires HTTPS (or localhost) - If deploying, ensure SSL is configured ## Additional Notes - The audio button is part of the MultimodalTextbox component - It should appear as an icon in the textbox toolbar - If it's still not visible, it might be in a dropdown menu (click the "+" or "..." button) - The `file_types` parameter ensures audio files are accepted for upload