Claude Voice Mode

What is Claude Voice Mode?

Claude Voice Mode lets you speak to Claude and listen to voice responses, including the ability to switch between voice and text within the same conversation. It's a beta feature that enables spoken conversations with Claude instead of typing prompts and reading responses. You can speak to Claude, listen to its responses, and keep talking using audio as your primary interaction method.

Voice mode is available in English to all plans on Claude and the Claude Mobile apps (iOS and Android). Its core purpose is to make conversations with Claude easier in situations where typing and reading are inconvenient, including when your hands are busy.

Key Features

• Spoken conversations (speak + listen): You can talk to Claude and hear Claude’s voice responses, turning chat into an audio conversation.
• Switch between text and voice in the same conversation: You can continue using either voice or text without losing prior context.
• Voice conversations with web search access: Voice conversations can use web searches as part of the experience.
• Hands-free mode (default): Claude listens continuously and responds at natural pause points, designed to follow your natural speaking pace.
• Push-to-talk mode: You press and hold while speaking, giving you more control over when Claude listens in noisier environments.
• Selectable voice (with preview): You can choose from preset voice options when you start voice mode, and you can change voice later from voice settings.
• Usage counted toward subscription limits: Voice conversations count toward your regular usage limits based on your plan.

How to Use Claude Voice Mode

1. Start a new chat: Log in to your Claude account (web) or open the Claude app (mobile).
2. Enable voice mode:
   • Web: Tap the sound wave symbol in the lower-right corner of the chat window.
   • Mobile (iOS/Android): Tap the voice mode icon (sound wave symbol next to the microphone icon) in the text input field.
3. Speak your prompt: Your spoken prompt populates automatically in the chat input; then Claude responds to continue the conversation.
4. Control the session: Claude remains in voice mode until you click Stop (web) / use the stop control in the voice mode UI (mobile) shown in the lower-right corner on web.
5. Choose or change a voice (optional):
   • Web: Go to Settings > General, scroll to Voice settings, and select a voice option (with preview).
   • Mobile: Use the settings button during a voice chat, then choose your preferred voice and pace.

Use Cases

• Daily planning while getting ready: Ask Claude for a rundown of what’s coming up, then continue refining the plan hands-free while you move around.
• Learning during commute or chores: Explore new topics by conversing with Claude while you’re walking, commuting, or doing household tasks.
• Creative thinking with back-and-forth ideation: Talk through your reasoning naturally and iterate on ideas with Claude when typing would slow you down.
• Interview or difficult conversation preparation: Practice key points through dialogue, using natural turn-taking to rehearse what you might say.
• Capturing ideas immediately: Speak a thought the moment it occurs to you, even if you can’t stop to type.

FAQ

Is voice mode available to all users? Voice mode is a beta feature available in English to all plans on Claude and Claude Mobile (iOS and Android).

How do I switch between voice and text? You can switch within the same conversation, and your previous context carries over so you don’t lose what you already said or wrote.

What’s the difference between hands-free and push-to-talk? Hands-free mode listens continuously and responds when you pause naturally (best in quiet environments). Push-to-talk requires you to hold a button while speaking, which can be more reliable in noisy settings.

Can I choose a voice for voice mode? Yes. Claude offers several preset voice options when you first start voice mode. You can change the voice later from voice settings (web: Settings > General > Voice settings; mobile: voice chat settings).

Do voice conversations count toward usage limits? Yes. Voice conversations count toward your regular usage limits based on your subscription plan.

Alternatives

• Text-based Claude chat: If you prefer reading responses or have a quiet environment for typing, using standard chat avoids audio and relies on written prompts and answers.
• Other voice assistant experiences (general-purpose): Voice assistants that focus on hands-free tasks can be an alternative when your goal is quick spoken interaction rather than a full conversational workflow with Claude.
• Push-to-talk workflows without voice responses: If your primary need is dictation or speech input, consider tools that accept voice input but return text responses, especially in high-noise environments.
• No-audio research and planning via web/text: For planning or learning tasks that don’t require spoken turn-taking, using web search and note-based workflows may be simpler than voice conversations.