Voice Input

Speak your ideas naturally and let Prompt Assistant transcribe and improve them automatically. No typing required.

Requirements

• Pro subscription - Voice input is a Pro-only feature
• Microphone permission - Grant access in System Settings or during onboarding
• Working microphone - Built-in or external

How It Works

1. Record - Speak your prompt idea naturally
2. Transcribe - Whisper AI converts your speech to text
3. Improve - The transcribed text is automatically improved
4. Use - Copy the polished prompt

Using Voice Input

Method 1: Keyboard Shortcut

1. Press Cmd+Shift+U from anywhere
2. The popover opens and recording starts automatically
3. Speak your prompt idea
4. Press Cmd+Shift+U again or click Stop
5. Wait for transcription and improvement
6. Copy your improved prompt

Method 2: Microphone Button

1. Open the Prompt Assistant popover
2. Click the microphone icon in the input area
3. Speak your prompt
4. Click the stop button when done
5. The text appears and is improved automatically

Recording Interface

While recording, you'll see:

• Waveform visualization - Shows audio levels in real-time
• Timer - Displays recording duration (MM:SS)
• Stop button - Red button to end recording
• Cancel button - X button to discard the recording

Tips for Better Results

Speaking Clearly

• Speak at a normal pace - not too fast or slow
• Enunciate clearly, especially technical terms
• Minimize background noise
• Position microphone at appropriate distance

Structuring Your Thoughts

• Think about what you want to say before recording
• Start with the main idea, then add details
• It's okay to pause briefly - the transcription handles it
• You can re-record if needed

What to Say

You don't need perfect grammar or structure. Just express your idea:

Transcription Technology

Voice input uses OpenAI Whisper for transcription:

• Supports multiple languages
• High accuracy even with accents
• Handles technical terminology well
• Processes in a few seconds

Troubleshooting

Microphone Not Working

1. Check System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone
2. Ensure Prompt Assistant has permission
3. Try a different microphone if available
4. Restart the app after granting permission

Poor Transcription Quality

• Reduce background noise
• Speak closer to the microphone
• Speak more slowly and clearly
• Check your internet connection

Feature Not Available

• Verify you have an active Pro subscription
• Check Settings > Account for subscription status
• Try signing out and back in

Best Use Cases

Brainstorming

Quickly capture ideas without stopping to type. Great for:

• Creative concepts for images/videos
• Rough drafts of messages
• Quick notes that need polishing

On the Go

Record prompts when typing isn't convenient:

• Walking or commuting
• When hands are busy
• Quick captures between tasks

Long-Form Content

Speaking is faster than typing for longer prompts:

• Detailed video scene descriptions
• Complex image compositions
• Multi-paragraph text requests

Customizing the Shortcut

You can change the voice input keyboard shortcut:

1. Open Settings > Shortcuts
2. Find "Voice Recording"
3. Select a new key combination

Default is Cmd+Shift+U

Next Steps

• Learn about Pro subscription
• Configure voice input settings
• Master the full app workflow