Using voice mode

Voice mode allows you to have complete spoken conversations with Claude. Instead of typing a prompt and reading a written response, you can speak to Claude and listen to its responses, making it easier to use when your hands are busy but your mind isn't.

What is voice mode?

Voice mode transforms how you interact with Claude by:

Enable voice mode

On the web

On mobile (iOS and Android)

Use voice mode

Voice mode offers two ways to talk with Claude, depending on your environment.

Hands-free mode

In hands-free mode, Claude listens continuously and responds to natural pauses in your speech. This is the default mode — just start talking, and Claude will respond when you finish a thought.

Hands-free mode works best in quiet environments. Claude is designed to handle natural pauses without cutting you off, so you can speak at your own pace without rushing.

If Claude does interrupt you, simply start speaking again — Claude will stop and listen.

Push-to-talk mode

If you're in a noisy environment or Claude is having trouble distinguishing your voice from background sounds, switch to push-to-talk mode. In this mode, you hold a button while speaking and release it when you're done.

Push-to-talk gives you more control over when Claude listens, which makes it more reliable in challenging environments like busy streets, crowded rooms, or when other people are talking nearby.

Choose a voice

Claude offers several voice options you can choose from when you first start voice mode.

To change the voice later:

Switch between text and voice

You can switch between text and voice within the same conversation. Your previous context carries over, so you don't lose anything when you switch. This is useful when you start a conversation by typing but want to continue hands-free, or when you need to type something specific (like a URL or code) mid-conversation.

Use cases

Voice mode is particularly useful for:

Tips for a good experience

Safety measures in voice mode

Voice mode has been developed with safety as a top priority. Several safeguards have been implemented to mitigate potential risks:

Troubleshooting

Claude isn't recognizing my voice correctly

Voice responses sound choppy or cut out

Claude stops responding in voice mode

Claude keeps interrupting me

Frequently asked questions

Will my voice conversations be saved?

Yes. Textual transcripts of your audio conversations are saved in your chat history just like text conversations.

What's the difference between dictation and voice mode?

Dictation converts your speech to text so you can type prompts by speaking. Voice mode is a full two-way conversation — you speak to Claude, and Claude speaks back.

Can I use voice mode in languages other than English?

Voice mode is currently available in English only.

Can Enterprise Admins disable voice mode for their organizations?

If you are an Enterprise owner and would like to disable voice mode for your organization, please reach out to Support.