Voice Mode: access, controls and credits
Find Voice Mode in Chat, use the call controls, understand credit use and get help with microphone or audio problems.
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Voice controls on your computer and phone
Open Voice Mode from Chat
Sign in, open Chat and choose Voice Mode beside the message box. Allow microphone access, review the setup and select Start talking. Opening Chat or the setup dialog does not start a call.
Voice controls
Use the Voice panel to mute, change voices or end the call. In a desktop browser, Space toggles mute outside editable fields and Escape ends the call.
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Voice setup in the browser.
Controls and permissions
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Start talking | Begins the live session after access and microphone requirements are satisfied. |
| Mute / unmute | Controls the microphone; the session remains open. Space toggles it on the web outside editable fields. |
| End call | Closes the session. Escape is the web shortcut; use the visible End control if a shortcut is unavailable. |
| Choose a voice | Choose a voice in the Voice panel. Changing it during a call can briefly reconnect audio; use the current list shown in your app. |
| Microphone | Allow only the microphone you intend to use. Check the selected input, operating-system permission and browser/site permission. |
Plus, starting balance and billable time
Voice requires Plus. The reference rate is 35 credits per active minute, with 18 available credits needed to start. This minimum is a balance check, not a flat opening charge. The setup dialog shows the current rate for your session.
Mute, disconnect and ending the call
Active time includes listening to replies and quiet time while connected and unmuted. Muting or disconnecting pauses active-time tracking; muting keeps the call open. Usage is deducted periodically and reconciled when the call ends. Select End when finished, then review the completed session in Usage History.
Balance and usage
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Which balance is used? | Eligible included Plus credits are used first, followed by available purchased credits. |
| Final usage | Audio usage is rounded up from tracked active time, with periodic deductions reconciled. Open the completed session in Usage History. |
| Camera or screen input | Visual processing has separate charges and device/permission requirements. |
Platform and audio requirements
Use gab.ai in a desktop browser, or look for Voice Mode in Chat in a supported Gab AI app. You need a working microphone and audio output, with browser/site and operating-system permissions. Controls and interruption behavior can differ by platform; use the browser if your installed app does not offer Voice Mode.
Transcripts, Memory and privacy
Voice turns are saved in the conversation so you can return to Chat. Check names, numbers and meaning before reusing the transcript. Audio is processed by the voice provider; Memory has separate settings. See the privacy policy for data and provider handling.
If Voice does not start or stops
Read any access or connection message, then check the matching symptom below. If a call disconnects, check whether the earlier session has ended before starting another.
Check the symptom first
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Voice is missing or won’t start | Confirm that you are signed in with Plus access and have the starting balance shown in setup. Allow microphone access in your browser and operating system. If Voice Mode is missing from your installed app, try gab.ai in a desktop browser. |
| Voice cannot hear me | Check that the microphone is unmuted, the intended input is selected, and both the browser/site and operating system permit microphone access. Check whether a headset or another input device was selected. |
| I cannot hear the reply | Check speaker/headset volume, the selected output device and browser/tab audio. Confirm that the session is connected; changing the output device may require checking its system settings. |
| A voice change reconnects audio | A voice change can briefly reconnect the audio. Wait for the connection status, then check the selected voice. End the session and review Usage if the connection does not recover. |
Are 18 credits charged when I start?
18 credits is the minimum available balance required to start. Session usage is calculated separately from tracked active time; it is not a flat opening price.
Is a free account with purchased credits enough?
Voice Mode requires Plus as well as available credits. Purchased credits alone do not replace the subscription requirement.
Does muting guarantee no charge?
Muting pauses active-time tracking while the call stays open. Earlier active time still counts. End the call when finished and check the completed Usage entry; contact support if it does not match what you expected.
Why can’t Voice hear me?
Check mute, the selected microphone and site/operating-system microphone permissions. Use the symptom checklist above before starting another session.
Why can’t I hear the AI?
Check your speaker or headset volume, selected output device, browser/tab audio and connection status.
Where can I use Voice Mode?
Use gab.ai in a desktop browser or find Voice Mode in a supported Gab AI app. App version, audio devices and permissions affect availability. If Voice is missing in your installed app, use the browser.
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