Voice
BlinkLife has three independent voice surfaces. Each does something different and can be used independently.
Dictation (mic button)
Tap the microphone icon in the Chat input bar to dictate a message instead of typing. Hold to record, release to transcribe. The transcribed text appears in the input field so you can review it before sending.
Use dictation for quick queries, voice-to-text notes, or hands-free input.
Live Call
The Live Call button starts a real-time voice conversation with your companion — like a phone call. Your voice goes in, your companion responds out loud, and the conversation flows naturally without tapping send.
To start a live call: tap the phone icon in the Chat header.
During a call:
- Speak naturally — the call detects when you pause and responds
- Your companion can run tools (check your calendar, create tasks, look up notes) during the call
- The full transcript is saved to Chat when the call ends
Ending a call: tap the red hang-up button or say “Goodbye”.
Read Aloud
Any message in Chat has a speaker icon. Tap it to have your companion read that message aloud in your chosen voice. This works for both your companion’s responses and notes or pages it generates.
To change the voice used for read-aloud: go to My AI → Voice and preview the available options.
Browser support
| Browser | Dictation | Live Call | Read Aloud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Safari | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Firefox | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ | ✅ |
| Edge | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Chrome or Safari are recommended for full voice support.
Microphone permissions
BlinkLife needs microphone access for dictation and live calls. When prompted, click Allow. If you accidentally blocked it:
- Chrome: click the lock icon in the address bar → Site settings → Microphone → Allow
- Safari: Safari → Settings → Websites → Microphone → Allow for blinklife.com
Voice on mobile
All three voice surfaces are available in the BlinkLife mobile app. Live calls work over both Wi-Fi and mobile data — a stable connection reduces latency.
Troubleshooting
If voice isn’t working, see Voice Not Working? for step-by-step fixes.