Voice Input

Voice Input allows you to speak your prompts instead of typing, making Chat Video Pro hands-free and faster to use.

Where to Find It

The Voice Input button is located in the Composer toolbar, typically to the left of the send button. It appears as a microphone icon (🎤).

What It Does

When you click the Voice Input button:

1. Starts recording from your selected microphone

2. Transcribes speech to text in real-time (when supported)

3. Stops recording when you click again or after a timeout

4. Inserts transcribed text into the composer

5. Ready to send - Review and edit if needed, then send

How to Use

Basic Workflow

1. Click the Voice Input button (🎤) and wait for it to pulse red

2. Speak your prompt clearly

3. Click again to stop recording

4. Review the transcribed text in the composer

5. Edit if needed (add details, fix transcription errors)

6. Send your message

Setting Up Your Microphone

1. Gear icon → Settings → Microphone

2. Select your input device from the dropdown

3. Test the microphone using the test button

4. Adjust volume if needed

5. Save settings

Best Practices

1. Speak clearly - Enunciate words for better transcription

2. Minimize background noise - Use a quiet environment

3. Speak at normal pace - Not too fast or too slow

4. Review transcription - Check for errors before sending

5. Edit as needed - Add details or fix mistakes

Voice Input States

Idle State

• Microphone icon (🎤) - Ready to record

• Click to start recording

Recording State

• The button will pulse

• Click again to stop recording

Processing State

• Shows processing indicator - Transcribing audio

• Wait for completion - Text appears when ready

Error State

• Shows an error message - If recording fails or no dialog is detected

• Check microphone settings and permissions

Use Cases

Quick Prompts

Perfect for:

• Fast iterations

• Quick questions

• Simple requests

• When typing is inconvenient

Hands-Free Operation

Great when:

• Your hands are busy (adjusting Premiere Pro)

• You're describing what you see

• You want to speak naturally

• You're working with a team (can speak while others watch)

Long Prompts

Useful for:

• Detailed descriptions

• Complex requests

• Natural language explanations

• When typing would be slow

Technical Details

Microphone Requirements

• Any USB or built-in microphone

• System default or manually selected device

• Permissions - Browser must have microphone access

Tips for Best Results

1. Use a good microphone - Better hardware = better transcription

2. Speak clearly - Enunciate, don't mumble

3. Minimize noise - A quiet environment works best

4. Review before sending - Always check transcription

5. Edit as needed - Add details or fix errors

6. Practice - Gets easier with use

Troubleshooting

"Microphone not working."

Solutions:

• Check that the microphone is connected and powered

• Verify microphone permissions in browser/OS

• Select the correct device in Settings → Microphone

• Test the microphone using the test button

• Check system audio settings

"Transcription is inaccurate."

Solutions:

• Speak more clearly and slowly

• Reduce background noise

• Use a better microphone

• Edit transcription manually

• Check microphone volume levels

"Voice input button doesn't appear."

Solutions:

• Check the browser supports the Web Speech API

• Verify you're in a supported environment

• Try refreshing the panel

• Check for extension updates

"Recording stops immediately."

Solutions:

• Check microphone permissions

• Verify the microphone is working in other apps

• Try a different microphone

• Check system audio settings

Related Features

• Text Input - Type prompts manually

• Microphone Settings - Configure input device

• Composer - Where transcribed text appears

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