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Conjuay

(3,001 posts)
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 01:01 PM Feb 9

Merlin (grumble, grumble) always drops out while recording

I was hoping for a solution before GBBC.
It doesn't seem to be able to record for more than a few seconds, and doesn't even register that it is hearing a bird.
Any of you folks who know of solutions; thank you.
Btw I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times w/0 success.

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Merlin (grumble, grumble) always drops out while recording (Original Post) Conjuay Feb 9 OP
Make sure your Bluetooth is off. If that doesn't work, contact them... Enter stage left Feb 9 #1
Google says to download the regional bird packs (a Merlin option) so that the app ... HeartachesNhangovers Feb 9 #2
Follow up - tried the suggestions offered and everything remains the same. Conjuay Feb 9 #3

Enter stage left

(4,437 posts)
1. Make sure your Bluetooth is off. If that doesn't work, contact them...
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 01:27 PM
Feb 9

They were able to help me about 2 years ago.

2. Google says to download the regional bird packs (a Merlin option) so that the app ...
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 01:28 PM
Feb 9

continues to work when you are offline (no phone signal). I haven't had to do this, but I'll probably do it now.

Conjuay

(3,001 posts)
3. Follow up - tried the suggestions offered and everything remains the same.
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 04:51 PM
Feb 9

So I contacted Them directly.
Thanks for the help.

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