# Voice Input (Mobile)

Ask questions about your data without typing a single character. Voice input on iOS lets you dictate messages, review the transcript, and send — useful for quick queries while multitasking or when a full keyboard is inconvenient.

Note
Voice input transcribes your speech locally on-device using iOS speech recognition. The transcribed text is inserted into the chat input for review before sending — nothing is sent automatically.

## Objective

Dictate a message hands-free and confirm the transcript before sending, reducing friction for quick questions like "How many rows in the pageviews table?" or "Show me the top audiences by size."

## Prerequisites

- **iOS only** — voice input is not available on Web or Desktop
- **Microphone permission** granted to Treasure AI Studio in iOS Settings


## How to Use Voice Input

### Mobile (iOS)

1. **Tap the microphone button** in the chat input toolbar (next to the Send button)
2. The voice input interface opens, replacing the standard text input
3. **Speak your message** — Studio transcribes your speech in real time
4. **Review the transcript** displayed at the bottom of the voice input area
5. Tap the **checkmark button** to confirm and insert the text into the chat input
6. Tap the **X button** to cancel and return to the standard input without inserting any text


## The Voice Input Interface

When voice input is active, you see:

| Element | Description |
|  --- | --- |
| **Waveform visualization** | A 50-bar audio waveform that responds to your voice level in real time |
| **Recording indicator** | A pulsing red dot that indicates active recording |
| **Elapsed timer** | Shows how long you have been recording (e.g., "0:05", "1:23") |
| **Transcript preview** | Your transcribed speech appears at the bottom, updated as you speak (up to 2 lines visible) |
| **Confirm button** | Checkmark icon — inserts the transcript into the chat input |
| **Cancel button** | X icon — discards the recording and returns to the standard input |


## After Confirming

When you tap the **checkmark button**:

- The transcribed text is inserted into the chat input area
- If you already had text in the input, the voice transcript is **appended** to the existing text (separated by a space)
- The voice input interface closes and the standard chat input returns
- You can edit the inserted text before sending, or send immediately


Voice input does **not** automatically send the message. You always have a chance to review and edit before tapping **Send**.

## Permissions

Voice input requires **microphone access** on your iOS device. The first time you use it, iOS prompts you to grant microphone permission to Treasure AI Studio.

If microphone permission was previously denied:

1. Open the iOS **Settings** app
2. Scroll to **Treasure AI Studio**
3. Enable **Microphone** access
4. Return to the app and try voice input again


## Language Support

Voice input uses your device's speech recognition engine. The transcription language is determined by your device settings.

Technical Note
Voice input uses on-device audio recording with real-time metering (driving the waveform visualization) and on-device speech recognition for transcription.

## Verification

- [ ] Tap the microphone and see the waveform respond to your voice
- [ ] See a real-time transcript appear at the bottom of the voice input area
- [ ] Tap the checkmark and see the transcript inserted into the chat input field


## Troubleshooting

| Issue | Solution |
|  --- | --- |
| Waveform doesn't respond to your voice | Check that microphone permission is granted in iOS Settings > Treasure AI Studio > Microphone. If permission was recently changed, restart the app |
| Transcript is empty or inaccurate | Speak clearly at a natural pace. Background noise reduces accuracy. iOS speech recognition works best in quiet environments |
| Voice input button not visible | Voice input is available on Mobile (iOS) only. It does not appear on Web or Desktop |


Pro Tip
Combine voice input with typing. Start typing a complex message, then tap the microphone to dictate the rest — the transcript appends to your existing text.

## Next Steps

- [AI Chat Interface](/products/ai-studio/chat/chat) — Full chat interface guide
- [Getting Started](/products/ai-studio/getting-started) — Set up Studio on iOS
- [Chat Persistence & History](/products/ai-studio/chat/chat-history) — How conversations are saved across devices