🔒 Permissions: All users who can access a Mini can use Speech to Text — no extra permissions needed. Learn more about roles →
When to use Speech to Text
Speech to Text is helpful when:
Your hands are busy — for example, during or right after a care interaction
You want to capture thoughts while they're fresh, before the details fade
You're describing something as it happens
Typing is difficult or slow
You can always edit or add detail after the Mini writes out your words.
How to use Speech to Text
Open the Mini you want to chat with.
Tap the microphone icon in the Mini toolbox.
Speak clearly. When you're finished, tap the tick mark to confirm.
Your spoken words will appear as text in the message field.
Review the text, make any corrections, then press Send.
⚠️ Always review before sending: Speech-to-text can occasionally mishear names, clinical terms, or words spoken in noisy environments. Take a moment to check the transcription before sending — especially if what you've said will become part of a care record.
💡 Tips:
If something looks off, you can correct it before sending, or edit and format after sending the message to the Mini.
A stable internet connection helps — speech-to-text needs to be online to work.
Try to avoid talking over background noise when you can.
Privacy and safety
Minikai only records the audio you choose to send through Speech to Text. Your spoken words are converted to text, then processed just like a typed message. No background audio or other sounds are captured.
Need help?
If Speech to Text isn't picking up your words correctly, or you have questions about how it works, message us through the Help Desk in the app.