Help & Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Troubleshooting

I clicked “Start” but hear nothing on iPhone.: • Make sure the Ring/Silent switch (left side of device) is not orange.
• Disable Lockdown Mode (Settings ▶ Privacy & Security).
• Refresh the page and press Start again.
Safari says the voice list is empty.: Our code sends a silent “kick” utterance, but some older iOS builds need a second tap on Start. If you still see no voices, switch to Chrome or update iOS.
Can I use the tool offline?: Yes—once the page loads, system voices work without a connection. If your browser has no voices, the fallback robotic voice (meSpeak) requires the initial download but then works offline.
Does any text I paste leave my device?: No. Speech is generated by the browser’s own engine; we never send your text to our server.
Can I download the spoken audio?: Not yet. The current release is browser-only playback. We’re exploring a safe way to export MP3 in the future without exposing user text to third-party servers.