Getting Started with SpeakONUpdated 12 days ago
Article type: Product Guide | Covers: Device + App
What SpeakON is
SpeakON is a voice input system made up of two parts that work as one: the SpeakON device and the SpeakON app.
The device is a compact magnetic accessory that attaches to the back of your iPhone. It has a physical Record button and a dedicated microphone. Press it in any app, speak, and your text appears at the cursor — without touching a keyboard.
The app is where all the intelligence lives. It processes your voice, applies features like tone adjustment and list formatting, and delivers the output to wherever you're writing. It also works on its own using your iPhone's built-in microphone.
The two are designed to be used together. The device gives you a frictionless way to trigger input from anywhere; the app makes sure what comes out is clear, correctly formatted, and right for the context you're writing in.
What's in the box
SpeakON Device (V1-M) The magnetic recording device | SpeakON App Available on the App Store (free) |
Also included in the box:
• USB-C charging cable
• Magnetic ring (for cases without magnetic attachment)
• App QR code
• Quick Start Guide
• Safety and Warranty Guide
Set it up
Setup takes a few minutes. Follow these steps in order to get everything ready.
1 | Download the SpeakON app and log in Download from the App Store. Supported login methods: Apple, Google, or email (verification code). Logging in creates your account — no separate registration. |
2 | Add the SpeakON keyboard Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard. Select SpeakON, then tap it and turn on Allow Full Access. This is required once — after that it works in any app. |
3 | Turn on the SpeakON device Hold the Power button on the back of the device for 2 seconds. The front indicator light glows blue. |
4 | Pair through the SpeakON app In the app, go to Device and tap Add Device. Follow the on-screen steps. Connect here — not through your iPhone's Bluetooth settings. |
5 | Attach the device to your iPhone Press it magnetically to the back of your phone. If your case doesn't support magnetic attachment, use the included magnetic ring. |
After pairing once, the device reconnects automatically when it's in range and Bluetooth is on.
How it works
Once the device is paired and attached, the workflow is three steps.
1 | Open any app and click on the text-box field SpeakON works in any app with a text field — email, messages, notes, documents, social apps, and more. Tap the field where you want text to appear. |
2 | Long-press the Record button The indicator light turns solid green when recording is active. |
3 | Speak, then release Say what you want to write. Release the button when you're done. The processed text appears at your cursor. |
Each session runs for up to 5 minutes. When the limit is reached, the light flashes red and you'll feel one long vibration. Press again to start a new session.
The device also records on its own when it's not connected to your phone. Those recordings sync to the app the next time you connect via Bluetooth.
Features
Four features run on every recording. They work together, and most are on by default.
Smart Polish
Smart Polish cleans up your speech before it reaches the text field. It removes filler words ("um," "uh"), cuts repeated content, and handles self-corrections. You speak the way you naturally think. The output is ready to send.
You say: | "Let's meet Friday... actually no, Monday morning." |
You get: | "Let's meet on Monday morning." |
Settings:
• On — polishes every recording automatically (default)
• Off — keeps exactly what you said
• Ask — shows both versions and lets you choose after each recording
Smart List
Smart List detects when you're listing items and formats the output as a structured numbered or bulleted list. Speak a list the way you'd say it out loud and it arrives organized.
You say: | "Three things: meet the deadline, check quality, and send the report." |
You get: | 1. Meet the deadline 2. Check quality 3. Send the report |
Settings:
• On — auto-formats lists when detected (default)
• Off — keeps all output in paragraph format
Attune
Attune adjusts the tone and register of your text based on the app you're writing into. You choose a mode; Attune reads which app is active and applies the right style for that context. The same Cordial setting writes differently in Gmail than in Slack.
Mode | What it does | Works well for |
Off | Your words as spoken, with Smart Polish applied | When you want full control over tone |
Casual | Conversational, contractions, lighter tone | Messages, quick chats, social posts |
Cordial | Professional but warm | Work emails, Slack, team messages |
Formal | Full formal register | Official emails, reports, formal docs |
You say: | "Hey Emma, the report was due yesterday, we need it today, the client is waiting." |
Cordial: | "Hi Emma, Just a quick follow-up — the report was due yesterday, and we'll need it today as the client is waiting. Thanks," |
Formal: | "Dear Emma, I wanted to follow up regarding the report that was due yesterday. We would need it completed today, as the client is awaiting it. Thank you," |
Attune only works when your transcription language is set to English.
Translation
Translation converts your speech into another language in real time. Speak in one language and receive output in another, with no extra steps.
You say (English): | "We're a small team. Could we start with a trial order of around 500 units?" |
You get (Japanese): | 「私たちは小さなチームです。まずは500個ほどのトライアル注文から始められますか？」 |
Default: Speaking English outputs Japanese. Speaking any other language outputs English. Both can be changed in Settings.
Supported languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese.
Plans
SpeakON has three plans. Smart Polish, Smart List, and Translation are available on all of them with no usage limits.
| Free | Starter | Pro |
Price | Free | Bundled with hardware | $9.08/mo (annual) or $12/mo |
Voice-to-text | 2,000 words/week | 5,000 words/week | Unlimited |
Smart Polish | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Smart List | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Translation | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Attune | 5 uses | 5 uses | Unlimited + custom |
Customer support | Standard | Priority | Dedicated |
New accounts get a 14-day Pro trial automatically after completing onboarding. No payment needed. After the trial, your plan reverts to Free or Starter depending on your setup.
Common questions
Can I use the app without the device?
Yes. The app works on its own using your iPhone's built-in microphone. The device adds a physical button, a dedicated microphone, and the ability to record when your phone isn't nearby.
Does SpeakON work in every app?
Yes, in any app with a standard text field. Email, messages, notes, documents, social apps — anywhere you can type, you can use SpeakON.
What if I record when my phone isn't nearby?
The device saves recordings locally. The next time you connect the device to the app via Bluetooth, those recordings sync automatically, oldest first.
Which iPhones are compatible?
Any iPhone running iOS 16 or above. The device attaches magnetically to iPhone 12 and above. Check your iOS version in Settings > General > About.
Do I need to connect the device every time?
No. After the first pairing, the device reconnects automatically when it's in range and Bluetooth is on.
What happens when my Pro trial ends?
Smart Polish, Smart List, and Translation stay available on all plans with no limits. Your word quota returns to the Free or Starter level. You can upgrade to Pro at any time from the Account page.
If you have an issue that isn't covered, contact the SpeakON support team. Have your device serial number, app version, iPhone model, and iOS version ready.