Using Voice Input

Quick Answer

Click the microphone button to speak your question instead of typing. Your speech is automatically converted to text when voice input is available in your browser.

How to Use Voice Input

Step 1: Click the Microphone

1. Look for the 🎤 microphone icon in the chat input area
2. Click once to start recording
3. The icon will highlight or pulse when active

Step 2: Speak Your Question

• Speak clearly at a normal pace
• Ask your question naturally
• Example: "Show me stores in Texas with revenue over one million dollars"
• You'll see your words appear as you speak

Step 3: Stop Recording

• Click the microphone again to stop
• Or pause speaking—recording may stop automatically
• Review the transcribed text before sending

Step 4: Send Your Message

• Edit the text if needed
• Press Enter or click Send
• The assistant will respond to your question

Browser Permissions

First Time Setup

When you first use voice input:

1. Your browser will request microphone access
2. Click "Allow" in the permission popup
3. This permission is saved for future visits

If You Accidentally Denied Permission

Chrome:

1. Click the lock icon in the address bar
2. Find "Microphone" in the permissions list
3. Change from "Block" to "Allow"
4. Refresh the page

Firefox:

1. Click the shield icon in the address bar
2. Click "Connection secure" → "More information"
3. Go to Permissions tab
4. Find Microphone and allow

Safari:

1. Go to Safari → Preferences → Websites
2. Click Microphone on the left
3. Find Zeus.ai and change to "Allow"

Tips for Best Results

Speak Clearly

• Enunciate words, especially numbers and names
• "Location one two three four five" vs mumbling

Reduce Background Noise

• Find a quiet environment
• Mute or move away from noise sources
• Consider using a headset microphone

Use Natural Language

• Speak as if talking to a colleague
• "Find me all the stores in Dallas" ✅
• "QUERY SEARCH FILTER DALLAS" ❌

Review Before Sending

• Check that numbers were captured correctly
• Verify location names are spelled right
• Edit any mistakes before sending

Troubleshooting

Voice Input Button Not Appearing

• Voice input depends on browser support and permissions
• Check that JavaScript is enabled
• Try refreshing the page

Recording Not Starting

1. Check browser microphone permissions
2. Ensure microphone is not muted at system level
3. Try a different browser
4. Check if another app is using the microphone

Words Not Accurate

• Speak slower and more clearly
• Move closer to your microphone
• Reduce background noise
• Try spelling out unusual terms: "Z-E-U-S-T-I-M-A-T-E"

Recording Stops Too Quickly

• Some browsers stop after a pause
• Keep speaking without long pauses
• Or type longer queries instead

Browser Compatibility

Voice input support depends on your browser's speech-recognition capabilities and microphone permissions. If voice input is unavailable, use typed chat input instead.

Related

• AI Assistant Overview
• Asking Effective Questions