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@renkon40
There’s no going back. The shock of Aqua Voice turning voice input into a “weapon.” I can’t use Mac’s standard voice input anymore.
Signal
Signal Voice Dictation
Say it, send it. Nothing leaves the conversation.
Aqua is a system-wide dictation layer for Mac, Windows, and iPhone. Hold a key with Signal open and speak, and your message appears in the box, formatted and ready to send, in any chat, group, or note-to-self.
Does Signal have built-in voice dictation?
No. Signal has voice messages, which record audio for the other person to play, but there is no dictation that types your speech into the message box, and no transcription feature. That is a design consequence rather than an oversight: Signal's whole architecture is built so the service never sees your messages, and server-side transcription would cut against that. On mobile you can tap the mic on your phone keyboard, which is iOS doing the work. On desktop there is nothing, which is exactly the gap Aqua fills.
How to dictate in Signal with Aqua
- Download Aqua for Mac or Windows and grant microphone access, plus Accessibility access on macOS.
- Pick your hold-to-talk key in Aqua's settings.
- Open Signal Desktop and click into any conversation.
- Hold your key, speak, and release. The text lands in the message box.
- Add names and the shorthand you use with specific people to your custom dictionary.
Tips for dictating in Signal
- Send text rather than a voice note when the other person is likely to be somewhere they cannot listen. Text is faster to read than audio is to play.
- Aqua adapts to the conversation, so a group thread comes out clearer and a one-to-one stays casual.
- Note-to-self is a good place to start: it is the lowest-stakes way to get used to the key.
- Aqua is SOC 2 Type II, and turning on Privacy Mode means no transcript is stored on our servers.
What you get
97.3% accuracy on AISpeak, SOC 2 Type II, and 49 languages, on Mac, Windows, and iPhone. Start free with 1,000 words a week. Pro is $8 a month billed annually.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Signal have built-in voice-to-text?
- No. Signal supports voice messages, which send audio, but it has no dictation that types your speech into the message box and no transcription feature.
- Is dictating into Signal private?
- Aqua is SOC 2 Type II, and with Privacy Mode enabled no transcript data is stored on our servers. Your Signal messages themselves stay end-to-end encrypted as always.
- Does it work in groups and note-to-self?
- Yes. Aqua types into whatever field has focus, so every conversation type works the same way.
- Does it work on Windows?
- Yes. Aqua runs on Mac, Windows, and iPhone. There is no Android app.
- How much does it cost?
- Starter is free with 1,000 words a week. Pro is $8 a month billed annually, and Team is $12 a month billed annually.
Dictate in other apps
Aqua works in every text box on your Mac, Windows PC, and iPhone. These are some of the apps people use it in most.
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usutaku
@usutaku_channel
I used to think Mac’s built-in voice input was convenient enough, but after trying Aqua Voice, there’s no going back. The accuracy and overall experience are just on another level.
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@kurage313book
While researching voice input on Note, I came across an article praising an app called Aqua Voice. I decided to give it a try, and it completely blew me away. I was so impressed I subscribed immediately.
anna-sofia
@annasofialesiv
so @aquavoice_ is completely changing how I write — it's by far the most convenient speech-to-text product I've ever used
Stammy
@Stammy
i've been waiting for Aqua (YC W24) to have a mac app for ages; finally here. It's like a faster Superwhisper or Wisprflow but it also has context of your screen/apps so it's even more accurate. perfect for vibe coding
Tom Blomfield
@t_blom
I've been using Aqua Voice for the last few months and it's awesome. Talking with your computer beats typing.
Grzegorz Kossakowski
@gkossakowski
I find @aquavoice_ ’s voice dictation excellent for vibe coding. The effectiveness of vibing scales with how much context you can feed into the LLM. You can speak 3–4x more words per minute than you can type, and Aqua nails the low-friction experience voice needs to actually work.
Product Hunt 😸
@ProductHunt
"Every single comment I've made on Forums this week has been done with @aquavoice_ " - Product Hunt's Head of Product Operations.
kwindla
@kwindla
I have given many, many, many demos. I've been on stage at TED. I went to grad school at a place where the more-or-less official motto was "demo or die." @finnatsea 's mic drop moments in his @aquavoice demo are right up there with the best demos I've seen.
John Lindquist
@johnlindquist
Switching to @aquavoice_ as my default dictation app. Loving the "real-time" mode.
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Advanced features that give you more control, more accuracy, and a voice-to-text experience designed for the way you work.
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Custom dictionary
Teach Aqua the words you use most, like names, brands, or technical terms, and watch accuracy improve instantly.
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Set your tone and rules. From lowercase Slack messages to structured docs, Aqua adapts to your preferences automatically.
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Understands 49 languages with clarity and precision, adapting naturally to how you speak.
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Access your past transcripts any time. Turn on Privacy Mode and nothing is stored on our servers at all.
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