Natural voice interaction
Tap the on-screen pill and use natural spoken requests without learning a command syntax. Sayonic can read its response aloud and show the words in the pill.
Sayonic
Sayonic is a voice assistant for Mac that turns plain-language spoken or typed requests into actions such as opening apps, finding files, typing text, and adding notes or calendar events. It is intended for Mac users who want hands-free control and can use built-in, personal API, coding-agent or compatible local-model backends.
Mac voice assistant for everyday actions
Sayonic is a voice assistant for Mac that appears as a small pill at the edge of the screen. Tap it and describe a task in ordinary language; it can open apps, type into the current field, search for files, add Apple Notes entries and create Calendar events. Requests can also be typed when speaking is inconvenient.
The app is designed for direct Mac workflows rather than a separate chat workspace. It can see the active screen when needed, answers aloud, and uses the selected built-in brain, coding agent, API provider or local OpenAI-compatible model to process requests. Sayonic is available for Apple silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Features
Mac and browser controls
Ask Sayonic to open or switch to an app, press Return, change the volume, open Mission Control or lock the screen. In Chrome and Safari, it can locate a relevant tab and play, pause or mute media.
File search
Search for files by name or by words inside documents, with results ordered newest first. It searches Spotlight, including iCloud Drive and folders you add, then opens the selected file.
Notes and Calendar actions
Dictate a note into Apple Notes or describe an event for Calendar. Sayonic adds requested events but does not read your calendar.
Multiple AI backends
Choose the built-in Sayonic brain, a supported coding agent, your own API key, or a local model through an OpenAI-compatible endpoint such as Ollama or LM Studio.
Permission controls
Review or limit agent permissions with Limited, Ask first or Full access. Sayonic asks for confirmation when a step is unclear, and lets you stop or continue unfinished tasks.
Use cases
Hands-free Mac control
Use a short spoken request to launch or switch applications, adjust volume, open Mission Control or lock the Mac without navigating menus.
Finding documents
Ask for a document using remembered details such as its name or contents. Sayonic searches Spotlight, including iCloud Drive and added folders, and opens the matching file.
Browser and media tasks
While working in Safari or Chrome, identify the tab playing media and pause, play or mute it. Sayonic can also type text into the field currently in use.
Quick capture and scheduling
Capture a shopping item or other brief thought in Apple Notes, or state the details of a meeting so Sayonic adds it to Calendar without reading existing calendar entries.
Conversation and agent-assisted work
Use conversation mode for a spoken back-and-forth, or route more involved requests through a coding agent or another selected AI backend with configurable access levels.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Works with spoken or typed requests and requires no command syntax.
- Combines app control, browser tab actions, file search, notes and calendar workflows in one Mac interface.
- Supports built-in cloud access, personal API keys, coding agents and local models through compatible endpoints.
- Provides explicit permission modes and states that recordings are not saved; API keys are kept in the macOS Keychain.
- Available on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs from macOS 14 Sonoma onward.
Cons
- Voice features and AI brains require an internet connection.
- The service is English-language and licensed per Mac.
- Some agent actions require confirmation or permission settings before they run.
FAQ
Do I need my own API keys?
No. Pro and Max include Sayonic Cloud credits and can be used without adding your own API key. BYOK is available for users who prefer to use their own API keys or a coding agent.
How do I set up Sayonic?
Download the signed and notarized macOS app, open the DMG, drag Sayonic into Applications, then launch it. Tap the pill and grant microphone access when prompted.
What Mac and operating-system requirements apply?
Sayonic supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 14 Sonoma or later. It understands English and needs an internet connection for voice and its AI brains.
How does Sayonic handle requests?
You can speak requests or type them using the pencil control. Sayonic can open or switch apps, type into the active field, find and open files, add Apple Notes entries and create Calendar events. It can also answer aloud in conversation mode.
Can I use Sayonic on multiple Macs?
A licence covers one Mac. You can buy additional licences for additional Macs; one key works across the Macs covered by your licences.
Quick Facts
- Category
- AI voice assistant
- Platform
- macOS 14 Sonoma or later
- Hardware
- Apple silicon and Intel Macs
- Input
- Voice or typed requests
- Core workflows
- Apps, browser tabs, files, Apple Notes and Calendar
- Licensing
- Per Mac
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