Known Issues

This page lists known issues with Groupthink and any available workarounds. We update this page as issues are resolved.

Bot Join Delays

Issue: The Groupthink bot may take 1–2 minutes to join a meeting after it starts.

Workaround: The bot will still capture the full meeting once it joins. If the bot hasn't joined after 3 minutes, try removing and re-adding Groupthink to the meeting from the Calendar view.

Private Desktop Recording on macOS

Issue: macOS may not grant audio capture permissions automatically, causing silent recordings.

Workaround: Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording and ensure Groupthink is enabled. You may need to restart the app after granting permission. See Troubleshooting Private Meeting Recording for more details.

Google Meet — Bot Name Display

Issue: The Groupthink bot may appear as "Unknown" briefly when joining Google Meet calls.

Workaround: The name typically resolves within a few seconds. No action needed.

Calendar Sync Delays

Issue: Recently added or modified calendar events may take a few minutes to appear in Groupthink.

Workaround: You can manually refresh by visiting the Calendar page in the Groupthink dashboard. If events still don't appear after 10 minutes, try disconnecting and reconnecting your calendar in Settings.

Transcript Accuracy

Issue: Transcription accuracy may decrease with heavy accents, background noise, or overlapping speakers.

Workaround: Use a headset or dedicated microphone for best results. Private Desktop Recording sometimes provides better audio quality than bot-based recording.


Last updated: February 2026. If you encounter an issue not listed here, contact us at support@groupthink.com.