OpenAI’s ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode can now be mapped to newer iPhone models’ Action Button, providing easier access to voice-based AI interactions.
Setup process: Mapping ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode to the Action Button involves several steps in the iPhone’s settings.
- Navigate to Settings > Action Button
- Scroll to the “Shortcut” option
- Select ChatGPT from the third-party app list
- Choose “Start voice conversation” with the headphones icon
- Long-press the Action Button to activate the feature
Usage and accessibility options: The feature offers multiple activation methods to suit user preferences.
- The Action Button provides tactile activation without looking at the screen
- Users can alternatively add a Lock Screen widget for tap-access
- Free ChatGPT users have limited monthly voice interactions
- Paid subscribers (starting at $20/month) receive higher or unlimited usage caps
Device compatibility and requirements: The Action Button feature is available on specific iPhone models running iOS 18 or later.
- Compatible devices include iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
- The Action Button is physically located on the left edge of the device, above the volume controls
- Users need to download the official ChatGPT iOS app from the App Store
Background and context: Voice assistant technology has evolved significantly since Apple’s Siri in 2011 and Amazon’s Alexa in 2014, with ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode offering more natural and capable interactions.
- ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode launched in September 2024, featuring web searching capabilities, image analysis, and natural conversation flow
- The feature allows for mid-conversation interruptions and topic shifts, mimicking human conversation patterns
- OpenAI president Greg Brockman highlighted the iPhone Action Button integration, expanding accessibility options for users
Looking ahead: While voice assistant technology has historically faced adoption challenges, ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode represents a significant step forward in natural language interaction, with the iPhone integration potentially driving increased regular usage among tech enthusiasts and casual users alike.
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