How to Access ChatGPT’s Voice Assistant Right from Your iPhone’s Action Button
How often does a simple tweak of your phone settings deliver a glimpse of the future? OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft are launching AI-powered voice assistants, with OpenAI’s iteration, Advanced Voice, boasting one major advantage: understanding your surroundings.
Early last year, ChatGPT’s Voice Mode was upgraded with video, screen share, and image uploads; last month, OpenAI brought that enhanced experience to Plus and Pro users. For the $20 per month, users can take advantage of video and on-screen awareness, which helps the assistant understand their surroundings and use that context to provide more informed and relevant answers.
The assistant also has access to the internet, allowing users to fulfill nearly all of their voice assistant needs with one tool. However, there is no native iOS integration for accessing the Advance Voice experience. But, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 users can tweak their Action Button to activate Advance Voice Mode when clicked, creating an experience almost as seamless as that of using Siri.
How to Access ChatGPT’s Voice Assistant Right from Your iPhone’s Action Button
Before you even get started, you’ll want to make sure you have an iPhone with the Action Button, which includes the iPhone 15 Pro and the entire iPhone 16 lineup. You will also need a ChatGPT Plus, Pro, or Teams subscription to access the video feature and to have unlimited access to advanced voice audio. Free users only have access to a monthly preview to try Advanced Voice.
Here’s how to get started:
- Download the ChatGPT app from the App Store, making sure to install the one from OpenAI, as there are many fake, copycat app listings.
- Go to your Settings and personalize the Action Button as you regularly would. The exact steps are: Settings > Action Button > Shortcut.
- When all your apps come up, you can select ChatGPT and pick the option you want it to do for you when tapped. The selection includes "Ask ChatGPT," "Start a new chat," "Start voice conversation," "Open ChatGPT," and "Open ChatGPT Search." For the purposes discussed in the article, you’ll want to click "Start voice conversation."
- You’re all set. Now, when you click the Action Button, the Advanced Voice assistant will automatically open within the ChatGPT app. You can use it in any scenario where you typically use a standard voice assistant, such as answering questions about the weather, news, trivia, history, etc.
Is ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Free?
Yes, but only a very limited preview of the voice capabilities is available for free users. The unlimited ChatGPT Advanced Voice — as well as access to video and on-screen awareness — is available only for ChatGPT Plus subscribers.
What Can I Do with ChatGPT Voice Mode?
ChatGPT Voice Mode can do everything an ordinary AI voice assistant can do, just in a more conversational way. Some standout features include the fact that it can be interrupted, understand emotions, and have multi-turn conversations.
Are There ChatGPT Voice Mode Alternatives?
Yes, there are two major alternatives: Gemini Live and Copilot Voice. To access Gemini Live, you need an Android device and the free Gemini app; no subscriptions are required. Copilot Voice is free to all users, and accessing is as easy as downloading the free app.
Conclusion
In conclusion, accessing ChatGPT’s Voice Mode on your iPhone’s Action Button is a simple yet powerful way to experience the future of voice assistants. By following the steps outlined above, you can start using the Advanced Voice assistant to answer questions, perform tasks, and more.
FAQs
Q: What is ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice?
A: ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice is a voice assistant that understands your surroundings and uses that context to provide more informed and relevant answers.
Q: How do I access ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice on my iPhone?
A: You can access ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice by downloading the ChatGPT app, personalizing the Action Button, and selecting "Start voice conversation" when the app opens.
Q: Is ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice free?
A: No, only a limited preview is available for free users. Unlimited access to Advanced Voice requires a ChatGPT Plus subscription.
Q: What are the alternatives to ChatGPT Voice Mode?
A: Gemini Live and Copilot Voice are two major alternatives.
