Using Voice Input for mobile

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 22, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • The Voice Input feature allows users to easily transcribe spoken words into written text. Voice-to-text can be accessed directly from the search bar or Otto chat.

    Figure 1. Voice input
    Otto search bar shows it's listening to the user's voice

    To begin, tap the microphone button in your Otto chat search bar to start the transcription. To show that Otto is listening, the listening icon will display while you're speaking. Once your message has been transcribed, it will appear as text in your search bar.