How do I install ApisVoice?
Install it from the Chrome Web Store in one click. Press Add to Chrome, confirm, pin the icon in the bar and you are done. Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave and Opera.
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Frequently asked questions
The questions people ask before and after installing ApisVoice. If you cannot find yours, write to us.
Installation and first steps
Which browsers support ApisVoice?
ApisVoice works on any Chromium-based browser with Web Speech API: Chrome, Edge, Brave and Opera. It does not work on Firefox or Safari because their Web Speech API has different limitations.
How do I start dictation?
Click the floating microphone on the page or use the Alt+Shift+V shortcut. The icon turns red with a halo while recording. Click again to stop.
Why does Chrome ask for microphone permission the first time?
It is the browser, not the extension, asking for permission. The Web Speech API needs your browser to have microphone access for any dictation extension to work. AppsDom does not receive the audio; only the browser engine does.
Privacy
Do I need an account to use ApisVoice?
No. ApisVoice does not require signup, login or email. It works as soon as you install it.
Where is my voice data stored?
It is not stored on any AppsDom server. The audio is transmitted to the browser speech recognition engine (on Chrome, Google servers) and then discarded. AppsDom stores nothing.
Is my dictated text sent to any AppsDom server?
No. The text recognized by the browser is inserted directly in the focused field. AppsDom neither receives nor stores the text.
Does ApisVoice use telemetry, analytics or tracking?
No. No Google Analytics, no Mixpanel, no Sentry, no advertising pixels, no tracking cookies.
What data does the extension store locally?
Only your preferences (selected language, icon position, domains where you hid it, pause settings). They are saved in chrome.storage.local, inside the browser itself, on your machine. They never leave.
Usage
Which pages does ApisVoice work on?
On any page with an editable text field. That includes Gmail, ChatGPT, LinkedIn, Notion, Slack, forms, comments, social networks, admin panels, etc.
Does it work on Google Docs, Figma or Miro?
Not directly: those editors are canvas-based and do not accept text insertion from extensions. ApisVoice detects that and copies the recognized text to the clipboard for you to paste with Ctrl+V. The limitation is from the platform, not the product.
How do I change the dictation language?
Open the extension popup and pick one of the 10 languages in the selector. The change is immediate.
How do I add comma or period while speaking?
By pauses: a short pause inserts a comma; a long pause inserts a period. Thresholds are adjustable in the popup (comma slider 500-1500 ms, period slider 1000-3000 ms).
Exactly which languages does ApisVoice support?
Ten verified languages: en-US, en-GB, es-ES, es-MX, fr-FR, de-DE, it-IT, pt-BR, ja-JP, ko-KR. Any other language is untested.
Does it work offline?
No. The browser Web Speech API needs a connection to reach the recognition engine. Without internet there is no transcription.
How do I move the floating icon?
Drag it with the mouse. The position is saved and respected across pages.
How do I hide the icon on a specific site?
Click the Show microphone on this site toggle in the popup. To revert all hidden domains, use the Show microphone on ALL sites button.
Cost
How much does ApisVoice cost?
It is free. No tricks, no hidden premium tier, no in-extension purchases, no ads.
Are there ads or pop-ups?
No. ApisVoice never shows advertising.
Is there a Pro version?
Not at launch. If a Pro version exists in the future, its terms would be published before release.
Support
The microphone button does nothing when I press it, what do I do?
Check the browser microphone permission at chrome://settings/content/microphone and confirm the current page is not in the blocked list. If the issue persists, press Test my microphone in the popup to diagnose.
The text does not insert where my cursor is, why?
The editor you are using might be canvas-based (Google Docs, Figma, Miro). In that case, the text is copied to the clipboard automatically; paste it with Ctrl+V.
How do I report a bug or request a new feature?
Write to app-apisvoice@apisdom.com. We read every proposal, but cannot guarantee individual response or implementation.
Did not find your question?
This FAQ will grow in future versions. The extension is free and does not include personalized support. If you have an idea or suggestion, write to us.
Email app-apisvoice@apisdom.comWe read every proposal with interest, but cannot guarantee individual response or implementation.
Support ApisVoice
If ApisVoice is useful to you, you can support its development with a voluntary donation. Any contribution helps keep it alive.
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