Revolutionized how users interact with AI, ChatGPT’s Voice Mode is a breakthrough technology. But, of course, the app does not offer direct access to Voice Mode on all devices. It is now possible to make ChatGPT Voice Mode operating from such platforms as PCs Windows, macOS; Android devices, and iPhone phones. This article will explain the process to you.
Note: Using Advanced Voice Mode is possible only if you have a ChatGPT Plus subscription. The free version allows you to use the app’s Standard mode. The procedure for using them is similar for both editions.
Desktop (Windows/macOS)
The official ChatGPT desktop app comes with a feature that allows using keyboard shortcuts, but still, Voice Mode activation is manual and takes several steps. Use the instructions here to create the shortcuts:
Official Keyboard Shortcuts
- Windows: You can launch the ChatGPT app by pressing
Alt + SpaceBut it will still be required to operate the App by other manual methods. - macOS: Press
Option + Spaceto open the app.
So, when you have opened the app, click on the Voice Mode icon to start it.
Streamlined Shortcut Using the Extensions
The shortcut below prompts you to say, “Activate Voice Mode”.
- Install the ChatGPT Voice Shortcut Chrome Extension:
- Locate the extension in the Chrome Web Store and complete the installation.
- Set Custom Shortcuts:
- Standard: Alt + Q (Windows) or Option + Q (macOS).
- Personalize in the extension settings under the Chrome Extensions menu.
- Optimize the Window Size:
- Make the extension behave in a way that suits your personal needs: you can either start a new chat or continue the existing one.
Note: The Chrome browser must be open for this shortcut to work. If it is not, the shortcut will not perform the desired task in any other application.
Android
Native tools and third-party apps allow Android users to access ChatGPT Voice Mode smoothly.
Using Widgets
The ChatGPT app comes with a widget that has a Voice Mode shortcut:
- Making a long tap on the home screen, choose “Widgets.”
- Insert the ChatGPT voice mode in your screen.
Quick Settings Shortcut
You have the option to toggle the voice mode in Quick Settings too:
- Bring Quick Settings down by pulling the status bar.
- Press to Voice Mode toggle under ChatGPT.
Replace Google Assistant with ChatGPT
For more advanced usage, you need to replace Google Assistant with ChatGPT via the VoiceGPT plugin:
- Download the VoiceGPT Plugin:
- Get to the GitHub and download the newest APK file.
- Install and Configuration:
- Open the APK and attach the instructions.
- Go to settings, tap “Default Voice Assistant,” and select VoiceGPT from the list.
- Use Triggers:
- Connect ChatGPT via voice commands, power button presses, or shortcuts.
iPhone
Even though ChatGPT is connected to Siri, Voice Mode is not a live feature, so the user must configure additional settings for uninterrupted and harmonious integration.
How to Create a Siri Shortcut
- Enter the Shortcuts application and press the “+” instrument for a new shortcut.
- Type “Start Voice Conversation with ChatGPT” into the search box.
- Invent a label for the shortcut such as “Hey ChatGPT,” and type and save the shortcut.
- To the shortcut (by long-press), hit “Details” and then press “Add to Home Screen.”
Using Siri for Voice Mode
- Start the application and say, “Hey ChatGPT.” The application will then engage the Voice Mode automatically.
The functionality included here is enabling the user to communicate with speed and without the need to navigate around the system or open the required app.
Custom Shortcuts for Voice Mode
Arranging shortcuts on different devices serves to make them more user-friendly. Here are the major points of each platform:
| Device | Shortcut Setup | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Use the Chrome extension and set Alt + Q. | Works within Chrome only. |
| macOS | Use the Chrome extension and set Option + Q. | Customizable for Chrome. |
| Android | Add Quick Settings toggle or use the VoiceGPT plugin. | VoiceGPT replaces Assistant. |
| iPhone | Create a Siri shortcut: “Hey ChatGPT.” | Direct activation via Siri. |
Conclusion
These steps ensure that ChatGPT Voice Mode is a smoothly accessible tool on any device. A transposition of voice commands and chatbots can be achieved by the methods of widgets, chrome extensions, or Siri shortcuts, which allow easy communication with a server. Try out the encoder and decoder codes written in the article and see how much your AI contribution changes your life!