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🎤 Music Recognition

EchoMusic features built-in music recognition with both microphone input and system audio capture modes, helping you quickly identify songs playing around you.

Recognition Modes

Microphone Recognition

Ideal for identifying music in your environment:

  1. Click "Music Recognition" on the navigation bar
  2. Ensure microphone permission is granted
  3. Hold your device close to the audio source
  4. Click the "Start Recognition" button
  5. Wait a few seconds for the result

Use cases:

  • Cafes, malls, restaurants, and other public spaces
  • Music playing at a friend's gathering
  • Background music in TV shows and movies

System Audio Capture

Ideal for identifying audio playing on your computer:

  1. Click "Music Recognition" on the navigation bar
  2. Switch to the "System Audio" tab
  3. Click "Start Recognition"
  4. The system captures the currently playing audio for identification

Use cases:

  • Identifying songs playing in web pages
  • Identifying background music in videos
  • Identifying songs heard in live streams

Recognition Results

On successful recognition, you'll see:

  • Song Name — The matched song title
  • Artist — Performer information
  • Cover — Album cover art
  • Action Options:
    • 🎵 Play Now
    • ➕ Add to Play Queue
    • ❤️ Add to Favorites
    • 📋 Copy song info

Recognition History

All recognition records are saved locally for easy review:

  • View history on the "Music Recognition" page
  • Support for clearing individual or all history records
  • History is stored locally only and is never uploaded to the cloud

Tips

TipDescription
Reduce ambient noiseIn microphone mode, get as close to the audio source as possible
Ensure stable networkRecognition requires an internet connection
Choose the right segmentAim for the chorus section for higher recognition accuracy
Moderate volumeToo loud or too quiet may affect accuracy

WARNING

Microphone recognition requires microphone permission. On macOS, the system will prompt for permission on first use — select "Allow".

Privacy

  • Audio captured during recognition is used solely for fingerprint matching
  • Audio clips are not saved after recognition completes
  • All data transmission is through encrypted channels