Voice Capture Mobile: Speak Your Memories
Record voice memories anywhere, anytime
Voice capture on mobile makes preserving oral history effortless. Record thoughts while driving, capture grandparent stories during visits, save bedtime story voices. High-quality recording, auto-transcription, instant save. Most intimate memories are spoken - now easily preserved.
📋 How It Works
Quick Record
Tap mic icon anywhere in app. Red recording indicator. Speak naturally. Tap stop when done. That's it - memory captured.
Auto-Transcription
AI transcribes recording to text (optional). Searchable, readable, but original audio preserved. Best of both worlds.
Background Recording
Start recording, minimize app, keep talking. Great for long stories. Survives phone calls interruption (pauses, resumes). Robust recording.
Organize and Enhance
After recording, choose tree/branch, add title, attach photos if relevant. Context makes voice memories findable later.
💡 Use Cases
- •Recording grandparent stories during visits
- •Capturing thoughts while commuting
- •Documenting family recipes with voice instructions
- •Bedtime stories in parent/grandparent voice
- •Anniversary messages for future playback
- •Oral history interviews with elderly relatives
✨ Pro Tips
- →Use headphone mic for better quality in noisy environments
- →Airplane mode recording works - saves and syncs later
- →Can record up to 2 hours continuous (unlimited storage tiers)
- →Audio Spark quick capture for sub-30-second thoughts
- →Regular voice memo for longer stories and context
- →Transcription can be edited - correct AI misheard names
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What audio quality does mobile recording use?
High quality by default (128kbps AAC). Configurable to "Voice quality" (64kbps) to save storage. Both very clear for voice.
Can I record phone calls as memories?
Technically possible but check laws. Many jurisdictions require two-party consent. Not officially supported feature due to legal complexity.
How accurate is auto-transcription?
95%+ accuracy for clear audio. Struggles with heavy accents, mumbling, background noise. Always keeps original audio - transcription is bonus.
Can I import existing voice memos?
Yes! Share from Voice Memos app → Firefly Grove. Works with any audio file. Preserves existing recordings.
Does recording work with phone locked?
Yes if recording started while unlocked. Keeps recording with screen off. Saves battery on long recordings.
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