Getting Started4 min read

Using Voice Scribe

Dictate health entries hands-free using Voice Scribe — on-device speech recognition powered by Apple Intelligence on iOS and Android Insights on Android.

For informational and educational purposes only. VitalSync is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. All content presents health data against established clinical reference ranges. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Using Voice Scribe

Voice Scribe lets you log health data entirely by voice — no typing required. It uses on-device speech recognition (Apple Intelligence on iOS 18+ / Android Insights on Android) so your spoken words are never sent to a server.

Where Voice Scribe is Available

The microphone icon appears on every manual-entry form in VitalSync:

Screen

What you can dictate

Vital Signs (BP, HR, SpO₂)	Reading values and optional note
Blood Sugar	Glucose value, meal context, time of day
Weight	Weight value and unit
Medications	Dose taken, time, any side-note
Allergy log	Allergen name, reaction type, severity
Reminders	Reminder title, date, time, recurrence
General notes	Free-form health notes on any entry

How to Use Voice Scribe

Open any Log form (e.g., tap Log → Vital Signs → Blood Pressure).

Tap and hold the microphone icon (🎙️) next to the input field.

Speak naturally — for example:

> "My blood pressure was 122 over 78 this morning after breakfast."

Release the button. Voice Scribe transcribes your speech and pre-fills the form fields automatically.

Review the pre-filled values and tap Save.

Tip: You do not need to use exact field names. VitalSync's on-device model understands natural language — "one twenty-two over seventy-eight" and "122/78" are both recognised.

Supported Phrases — Examples

What you say

What gets filled

"Blood pressure 118 over 76"	Systolic 118, Diastolic 76
"Heart rate 64 beats per minute"	HR 64 bpm
"Blood sugar 95 fasting"	Glucose 95 mg/dL, context: Fasting
"Weight 74 kilograms"	Weight 74 kg
"Took Lisinopril 10mg at 8am"	Medication dose logged
"Allergic to penicillin, severe reaction"	Allergen: Penicillin, Severity: Severe

Privacy — How It Works

Voice Scribe processes your speech entirely on your device:

iOS 17+: Uses Apple's on-device speech framework (no internet required).
iOS 18+ with Apple Intelligence: Enhanced accuracy and natural language understanding — still fully on-device.
Android: Uses Android Insights on-device speech recognition (no cloud upload).
No audio is stored — the microphone is active only while you hold the button.
No transcript is sent to VitalSync servers or any third party.

Your voice data never leaves your device. This is a core part of VitalSync's privacy-first design.

Microphone Permission

Voice Scribe requires microphone access. If you have not granted it:

iOS:

Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone.

Find VitalSync and toggle it on.

Android:

Open Settings → Apps → VitalSync → Permissions.

Tap Microphone → Allow.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Fix

Microphone icon is greyed out	Grant microphone permission (see above)
Transcription is inaccurate	Speak clearly in a quiet environment; try rephrasing
Fields not auto-filling	Ensure you include the metric name in your phrase
"Voice Scribe unavailable" message	iOS 16 or earlier — upgrade to iOS 17+ for on-device recognition

Using Voice Scribe