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Record voice memos with the Action Button

The Action Button on iPhone 15 Pro and later can be configured to start recording with a single press - even when your phone is locked.

Action Button setup for Whisper Memos

How to set it up

  1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
  2. Create a new shortcut that opens Whisper Memos with the "Start Recording" action.
  3. Go to Settings > Action Button.
  4. Select Shortcut and choose the shortcut you just created.

How it works

Press and hold the Action Button on the side of your iPhone. Whisper Memos launches and starts recording immediately. This works even from the lock screen.

The Action Button is ideal for situations where you can't look at your screen - like when you're driving or in a dark room.

Get started now

Whisper Memos is free to try, and surprisingly inexpensive to use. Get it in the App Store, and start writing by talking!