Get Started in Minutes
Download VoiceVibe, grant permissions, and start dictating.
No API keys. No complex setup. First offline Voice Typing use requires a one-time local model download.
Video tutorial coming soon
For now, follow the text guide below.
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Download & Install
- Download VoiceVibe for macOS from the download page
- Open the .dmg file
- Drag VoiceVibe to your Applications folder
- First launch: Open VoiceVibe from Applications. If macOS shows a first-launch security prompt, use Open or Open Anyway only for the installer downloaded from voicevibe.ai.
Grant Permissions
VoiceVibe needs these permissions to work properly:
| Permission | Why It's Needed | When Prompted |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | Global keyboard shortcuts | On first launch |
| Microphone | Voice input | On first recording |
| Screen Recording | Screenshot features (Pro) | When using screenshot modes |
| Automation | Typing into other apps | On first text insertion |
How to grant permissions:
- When prompted, click "Open System Settings"
- In Privacy & Security, find the permission category
- Check the box next to VoiceVibe
- You may need to unlock the padlock first
Test Voice Typing
- Open any app with a text field (Notes, TextEdit, browser, etc.)
- Press and hold Right Ctrl (⌃)
- Speak clearly: "Hello, this is a test"
- Release the key
- Your text should appear!
If the first test sounds wrong or misses words, check your system microphone input. Make sure the correct input device is selected, reduce background noise, and adjust the input level so your voice is clear but not clipping. Restart VoiceVibe after changing audio settings.
Default shortcut: Right Ctrl (⌃) — customizable in Settings
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Select “Try Pro” in the app to try additional modes with a free usage allowance.
Not working as expected? Visit our support page for troubleshooting help.
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Download & Install
- Download VoiceVibe for Windows from the download page
- Run the .exe installer
- If Windows SmartScreen appears, click More info, then Run anyway. This can happen while a new Windows app builds download reputation.
- Follow the installation wizard
- Launch VoiceVibe from the Start menu
Permissions
Windows typically handles permissions automatically:
| Permission | Status |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Granted automatically or prompted on first use |
| Keyboard access | No special permission needed |
| Screen capture | May show notification on first use |
Note: Windows Defender may briefly scan VoiceVibe on first run. This is normal. If SmartScreen appears during install, use More info → Run anyway only for the installer downloaded from voicevibe.ai.
Test Voice Typing
- Open any app with a text field (Notepad, Word, browser, etc.)
- Press and hold Right Ctrl
- Speak clearly: "Hello, this is a test"
- Release the key
- Your text should appear!
If the first test sounds wrong or misses words, check your system microphone input. Make sure the correct input device is selected, reduce background noise, and adjust the input level so your voice is clear but not clipping. Restart VoiceVibe after changing audio settings.
Default shortcut: Right Ctrl — customizable in Settings
Try More Modes with Pro Preview
Select “Try Pro” in the app to try additional modes with a free usage allowance.
Not working as expected? Visit our support page for troubleshooting help.
No account needed for free Voice Typing. Sign up to try the Pro Preview, or subscribe for full Pro access.
Before you begin
Check Linux compatibility
| Requirement | Supported configuration |
|---|---|
| Display server | X11 (Wayland is not currently supported) |
| Architecture | x86_64 (ARM Linux is not currently supported) |
| Audio | PulseAudio or ALSA |
Check your system:
echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPE # Expected: x11
uname -m # Expected: x86_64
VoiceVibe's initial Linux QA was performed on Linux Mint.
Download & Install
- Download VoiceVibe for Linux from the download page
-
DEB package: Double-click to open in Software Center, or right-click → "Open with Software Install"
-
AppImage: Right-click → Properties → Permissions → "Allow executing as program", then double-click to run
Prefer the command line?
DEB: sudo dpkg -i voicevibe_*.deb
AppImage: chmod +x VoiceVibe-*.AppImage && ./VoiceVibe-*.AppImage
Test Voice Typing
- Open any app with a text field (terminal, text editor, browser, etc.)
- Press and hold Right Ctrl
- Speak clearly: "Hello, this is a test"
- Release the key
- Your text should appear!
If the first test sounds wrong or misses words, check your system microphone input. Make sure the correct input device is selected, reduce background noise, and adjust the input level so your voice is clear but not clipping. Restart VoiceVibe after changing audio settings.
Default shortcut: Right Ctrl — customizable in Settings
Troubleshooting:
- • If the keyboard shortcut doesn't work, confirm you are on an X11 session; Linux Mint is the initial QA target
- • Check that your microphone is set as the default input device in system settings
Try More Modes with Pro Preview
Select “Try Pro” in the app to try additional modes with a free usage allowance.
Not working as expected? Visit our support page for troubleshooting help.
Quick Tips
Activation Modes
| Push-to-Talk | Hold to speak, release to stop |
| Toggle | Press to start, press again to stop |
Change in: Settings → General → Activation Mode
Customize Shortcut
Don't like Right Control? Choose from:
- Modifiers: L/R Control (⌃), Option (⌥), Shift, Command (⌘)
- Function keys: F6–F12
- Combos: Modifier + letter/number
Change in: Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts
Customize Shortcut
Don't like Right Ctrl? Choose from:
- Modifiers: L/R Ctrl, Alt, Shift
- Function keys: F6–F12
- Combos: Modifier + letter/number
Change in: Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts
Word Replacements
Fix commonly misheard words:
- Go to Settings → Word Replacements
- Add a replacement (e.g., "voice vibe" → "VoiceVibe")
- Supports case-sensitive matching
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