# \#speechmatics

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## [Speechmatics STT plugin always reports confidence=1.0 instead of provider confidence](https://community.livekit.io/t/speechmatics-stt-plugin-always-reports-confidence-1-0-instead-of-provider-confidence/1270)

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**Author:** [@mmyrt](https://community.livekit.io/u/mmyrt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.livekit.io/t/speechmatics-stt-plugin-always-reports-confidence-1-0-instead-of-provider-confidence/1270 "2026-05-28T13:47:17Z")

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Speechmatics raw API supports confidence values, but LiveKit’s Speechmatics plugin currently hardcodes SpeechData.confidence to 1.0, causing LiveKit Sessions and transcript\_confidence-based logic to always show 100%. Is …