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Launch the app 1–2 minutes before the meeting begins. Tap Record to start capturing audio immediately.
Place the iPhone face-up in the centre of the table for best audio capture. You don't need to hold it.
Tap the stop button. Sono Note begins on-device transcription automatically — no internet required.
Transcription time depends on recording length. A 30-minute meeting typically takes 1–3 minutes to transcribe.
Read through the text and correct any errors. Proper nouns and technical terms often need manual correction.
Copy the transcript to your notes app, or use the share sheet to send it via email or save to Files.
No. Sono Note processes everything on-device using Apple's Speech framework. Your audio never leaves your iPhone.
Accuracy is good for clear speech in quiet conditions. Multiple overlapping speakers, accents, and background noise reduce accuracy.
No. Sono Note produces a single-stream transcript without speaker identification. You will need to add speaker labels manually.