Troubleshooting
Quick solutions for common issues with IceCubes extension, sync, and platform-specific problems.
Quick Fixes to Try First
Extension Issues
Extension not capturing meetings
If your meetings aren't being captured, follow these steps in order:
- Open
chrome://extensionsand verify IceCubes is enabled - Click the IceCubes icon and check that you're signed in
- Make sure captions/transcription is enabled in your meeting
- Refresh the meeting page (Ctrl/Cmd + R)
- If still not working, restart Chrome completely
Sidebar or overlay not appearing
The IceCubes interface should appear automatically on supported meeting pages. If it doesn't:
- Click the IceCubes extension icon in your toolbar to manually open
- Verify you're on a supported page (meet.google.com, zoom.us/wc, teams.microsoft.com)
- Check that the extension has permission to access the site
- For Teams/Zoom: the overlay appears after joining the meeting
Can't sign in to the extension
Authentication issues are usually resolved by:
- First, create an account at the IceCubes web app if you haven't
- Use the same Google account in both the extension and web app
- Clear browser cache: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
- Try removing and reinstalling the extension
Sync Issues
Meeting not appearing in dashboard
After a meeting ends, it may take a moment to sync. Try these steps:
- Wait 30-60 seconds after the meeting ends
- Refresh the meetings page in the web app
- Verify you're signed in with the same account
- Check your internet connection stability
Note: Meetings with very short transcripts (under 10 lines) may not sync.
Transcript is incomplete or has gaps
Incomplete transcripts are usually caused by:
- Late caption start: Captions weren't enabled from the beginning
- Network issues: Intermittent connectivity during the meeting
- Platform problems: The meeting platform's transcription service had issues
- Tab focus: On some platforms, captions pause when the tab loses focus
For best results, enable captions before the meeting starts and keep the meeting tab active.
Platform-Specific Issues
Google Meet: Captions not detected
Google Meet requires captions to be manually enabled:
- In your meeting, click the "CC" button or go to More options → Turn on captions
- Wait 2-3 seconds for IceCubes to detect the captions
- If captions were already on before you joined, refresh the page
- The IceCubes sidebar should show "Capturing" status when working
Zoom: Live transcription unavailable
Zoom transcription depends on meeting host settings:
- The meeting host must enable "Live Transcription" for the meeting
- Some Zoom plans (Basic free) don't include live transcription
- Ask the host to enable it: Security → Enable Live Transcription
- Once enabled, click "Show Captions" in your Zoom controls
Important: IceCubes only works with Zoom's web client, not the desktop app.
Microsoft Teams: Overlay issues
The Teams overlay is designed to be flexible:
- Move it: Click and drag the title bar to reposition anywhere
- Resize: Drag the edges to make it larger or smaller
- Minimize: Click the minimize button to collapse
- Missing overlay: Refresh the page after joining the meeting
Note: Use the Teams web client (teams.microsoft.com), not the desktop app.
Still Need Help?
If these solutions don't resolve your issue:
- Check the browser console (F12 → Console) for error messages
- Try removing and reinstalling the extension from the Chrome Web Store
- Contact support at support@icecubes.app with details about the issue