Voice Mode

Have natural, real-time voice conversations with AI. Voice Mode transforms your experience into hands-free, spoken dialogue — just like talking to a person.

Overview

Voice Mode enables natural voice conversations with your AI assistant. Simply speak your questions and hear AI responses in real-time. The conversation flows naturally — you can interrupt, ask follow-up questions, and have back-and-forth dialogue.

• Real-time speech recognition
• Natural voice responses
• Interrupt anytime
• Automatic transcript saving

Microphone Required

Voice Mode requires microphone access. Grant permission when prompted in your browser or app settings to start voice conversations.

Conversation-First Feature

Voice Mode is designed for spoken conversation: brainstorming, quick questions, practice, dictation, and hands-free help. For image, video, music, or other creation tasks, use chat or the dedicated AI tools.

Starting a Voice Conversation

Getting started with Voice Mode is simple:

How Voice Mode Works

Voice Mode uses advanced conversational AI technology to create a seamless voice experience: Key technical features:

• Speech-to-Text — Your voice is transcribed instantly
• AI Processing — Natural language understanding generates responses
• Text-to-Speech — Responses are converted to natural speech
• Auto-Reconnection — If connection drops, it reconnects automatically
• Transcript Saving — All dialogue is saved to your chat history

• The entire process happens in real-time with minimal delay

• You Speak
• Transcribe
• AI Thinks
• AI Speaks

Understanding Visual Indicators

The animated orb shows the current conversation state: A spinning indicator appears when the AI is "thinking" — processing your input before responding.

Purple

Listening — Ready for you to speak

Green

Speaking — AI is responding

Amber

Connecting or Reconnecting

Red

Error — Something went wrong

Controls & Keyboard Shortcuts

Control your voice session with these options: On the floating control bar:

• Status Dot — Shows current state (listening, speaking, thinking)
• Mute Button — Toggle your microphone on/off
• End Button — Close the voice session

Space

Toggle mute/unmute microphone

Escape

End the voice session

⌘⇧V

Start voice mode (from chat)

Voice Selection

Choose from multiple AI voices to personalize your experience:

Sarah

Soft, friendly

Rachel

Calm, professional

Adam

Deep, warm

Sam

Energetic, youthful

Daniel

British, authoritative

Voice Preference

Your voice preference is saved automatically. The next time you start a voice session, it will use your previously selected voice.

Best Uses for Voice Mode

Voice Mode excels in these scenarios:

• Hands-free assistance while cooking, driving, or working out
• Brainstorming sessions where typing slows you down
• Quick questions when you're away from the keyboard
• Language learning and pronunciation practice
• Accessibility for users who prefer speech over typing
• Natural conversation practice and roleplaying

Quiet Environment

For best results, use Voice Mode in a quiet environment. Background noise can affect speech recognition accuracy.

Tips for Better Voice Interaction

• Speak clearly at a natural pace — no need to slow down
• Pause briefly after your question to signal you're done
• Interrupt the AI anytime by starting to speak
• Be specific with your questions for better responses
• Use follow-up questions to refine or expand on answers
• Check your microphone if the AI isn't responding

Interrupting & Barge-In

Voice Mode supports natural interruption, called "barge-in". If the AI is speaking and you start talking, it will: This makes conversations feel natural — you don't have to wait for the AI to finish if you want to redirect, clarify, or move on.

• Stop speaking immediately
• Switch to listening mode
• Process your new input
• Respond to your interruption

Conversation History

All voice conversations are automatically saved to your chat history: When you end a voice session, you're automatically taken to the chat view where you can see the full transcript and continue the conversation via text if you prefer.

• Your spoken words are transcribed and saved
• AI responses are saved as text messages
• Access past voice chats like any text conversation
• Continue a voice conversation from any saved chat

Credit Usage

Voice Mode uses a flat rate billing model based on session duration: Credits are deducted based on active conversation time. If the connection drops or you're temporarily disconnected, billing pauses until you reconnect. Credit thresholds:

• Minimum to start: 30 credits (~30 seconds)
• Low warning: Under 180 credits remaining (~3 minutes)
• Critical warning: Under 60 credits remaining (~1 minute)

• 60 credits per minute

Credit Monitoring

Your remaining credits are displayed during the voice session. You'll receive a warning when credits are running low, and the session will end gracefully if credits are depleted.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

Microphone not working

Check browser permissions, ensure no other app is using the microphone, and try refreshing the page.

AI not responding

Make sure you're unmuted, speak clearly, and check your internet connection. The status dot should be purple (listening).

Frequent disconnections

Auto-reconnection handles brief drops. If disconnections persist, check your network stability or try a different location.

Insufficient credits

Voice Mode requires at least 30 credits to start. Purchase more credits or upgrade to Plus for monthly credit allocation.

Browser Support

Voice Mode works best in Chrome, Edge, and Safari. Some older browsers may have limited microphone support.

Microphone Required

Voice Mode requires microphone access. Grant permission when prompted in your browser or app settings to start voice conversations.

Conversation-First Feature

Voice Mode is designed for spoken conversation: brainstorming, quick questions, practice, dictation, and hands-free help. For image, video, music, or other creation tasks, use chat or the dedicated AI tools.

1. Click the Voice Button — Look for the purple microphone button in the chat composer or on the home screen. Click it to begin a voice session.
2. Grant Microphone Permission — If this is your first time, your browser will ask for microphone access. Click "Allow" to enable voice input.
3. Start Speaking — Once connected (purple orb appears), simply speak naturally. The AI will listen, process your speech, and respond with voice.
4. End the Session — Press the red X button, hit Escape, or say goodbye to end. Your conversation is automatically saved to chat history.

Voice Preference

Your voice preference is saved automatically. The next time you start a voice session, it will use your previously selected voice.

Quiet Environment

For best results, use Voice Mode in a quiet environment. Background noise can affect speech recognition accuracy.

Credit Monitoring

Your remaining credits are displayed during the voice session. You'll receive a warning when credits are running low, and the session will end gracefully if credits are depleted.

Browser Support

Voice Mode works best in Chrome, Edge, and Safari. Some older browsers may have limited microphone support.

Last updated: 2026-06-18