Voice
Voice input across all Anthropic surfaces — Claude Desktop, iOS, and system-level dictation. Say what you want, Claude does it.
Voice Modes
| Mode | Platform | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Desktop Voice | macOS/Windows Desktop App | Planning, brainstorming, quick decisions |
| Claude iOS Voice | iPhone app | On-the-go decisions, mobile review |
| System Dictation | macOS/Windows built-in | Typing into terminal or any field |
Voice Tools
| Platform | Tool | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | macOS Dictation | Free |
| Windows | Windows Voice Typing (Win+H) | Free |
| Claude Desktop | Voice mode | Included |
Use Cases
Quick Decisions
Voice: "Yes, ship the admission module"
Voice: "No, hold off on the pricing change until Ali reviews"
Voice: "Approve the $50 Vercel upgrade"
Brain Dumps
Voice: "I'm thinking about the notification system for hogwarts.
We need email, SMS, and in-app. Start with in-app because
it doesn't need external services. Use the pattern from
souq if they have notifications..."
→ Claude transcribes, structures into a plan, creates issues
Review Dispatches
Voice: "Read me the latest captain dispatch"
→ dispatch.sh read captain → speaks the content
Create Issues by Voice
Voice: "Create an issue for hogwarts about the admission page being slow"
→ gh issue create --repo databayt/hogwarts --title "Admission page performance"
Voice → Cowork → Code Flow
1. Voice (iPhone): "Plan the notification system"
2. Cowork (Desktop): Structures plan, creates issues
3. Code (Terminal): Picks up issues, builds the feature
Accessibility
Voice is critical for accessible workflows:
- Claude Desktop voice mode for content creation
- VoiceOver on iOS for mobile testing
- Windows Voice Typing for dictation into any field
System-Level Dictation
macOS
Press Fn Fn (double-tap Function key) to activate dictation in any text field, including the terminal.
Windows
Press Win+H to activate Voice Typing in any text field.
Both work directly in Claude Code's terminal input.