Voice Recording & Transcription
Ayumi lets you record voice memos and automatically transcribe them into journal entries using the Gemini API.
Recording Audio
Section titled “Recording Audio”From the App
Section titled “From the App”- Navigate to the recording view
- Tap the Record button to start
- A timer shows the recording duration
- Tap Stop to finish recording
Quick Action (iOS)
Section titled “Quick Action (iOS)”Long-press the Ayumi app icon and select Record Audio to start recording immediately.
Dynamic Island (iOS)
Section titled “Dynamic Island (iOS)”While recording, a Live Activity appears in the Dynamic Island showing the recording status and duration. You can stop recording directly from there.
Technical Details
Section titled “Technical Details”- Audio format: AAC encoding at 44.1 kHz (mono)
- Files are stored in the entry’s assets folder
Transcription
Section titled “Transcription”After recording, the audio is queued for transcription via the Gemini API.
Transcription Presets
Section titled “Transcription Presets”Ayumi includes 3 built-in prompt presets:
| Preset | Description |
|---|---|
| Clean Transcript | Produces a clean, readable transcript of the audio |
| Meeting Summary | Generates a structured summary with key points |
| Journal Reflection | Creates a reflective journal entry from the recording |
You can also create custom prompt presets with your own instructions.
Transcription Queue
Section titled “Transcription Queue”Transcription tasks run in the background. You can:
- View the status of pending, running, and completed tasks
- Retry failed transcription tasks
- Delete tasks from the queue
On iOS, tasks continue processing in the background even when the app is not in the foreground.
Transcription Results
Section titled “Transcription Results”Each transcription produces:
- Summary — A brief overview of the content
- Transcript — The full text transcription
- Response — The AI’s response based on your selected prompt
- Language — The detected language of the audio
iOS Shortcuts Integration
Section titled “iOS Shortcuts Integration”See iOS Shortcuts for recommended Shortcut workflows, including background recording, Action Button triggers, and using Apple’s native transcription.