Hit a problem? Start here.
VoiceInput is a macOS menu-bar voice-input tool. We've grouped the most common questions below — find your answer by topic.
PermissionsTOP
Microphone, Accessibility, Input Monitoring — how to grant the three macOS permissions and fix lost authorizations.
Shortcuts
Default hotkeys, customization, conflict troubleshooting with other apps.
Recognition Accuracy
Local vs cloud engine, hotword dictionary, mixed CN/EN speech, accent handling.
AI Tidy
Turn spoken text into written prose. Config, quota rules, BYOK (OpenAI / Kimi / DeepSeek).
Flash Route
Capture a thought without an input field — AI auto-routes to flomo / Notion / Reminders / Calendar.
License & Billing
Pro activation, multi-device, cancellation, referral rewards, redeem codes.
TroubleshootingTOP
Hotkey unresponsive · text not inserted · launch crash · Pro not active — find fixes by symptom.
Quick fixes · 90% of issues live here
- Hotkey doesn't respond? Almost always one of the three permissions isn't granted — System Settings → Privacy & Security → check Input Monitoring / Accessibility / Microphone.
- Recognition inaccurate? Switch to the cloud engine (more accurate + auto punctuation). See Recognition Accuracy.
- Pro not activated? Check status at My Account, or read License docs.
- Launch / upgrade issues? See Troubleshooting — find your fix by symptom.