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Getting Started
Setting up Diction takes under a minute:
- Open the Diction app and grant microphone permission when prompted.
- Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard and select Diction.
- Tap Diction in the keyboard list and enable Allow Full Access (required for transcription).
- Open any app with a text field, tap the globe icon to switch to Diction, and tap the mic.
TIP
The Diction app must be running in the background for the keyboard to work. Launch it once and it stays ready. After a period of inactivity, you may need to open the app again.
Troubleshooting
Keyboard does not appear
Make sure Diction is added in Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards. If it still does not appear, restart your iPhone.
Microphone not working
Open the Diction app and grant microphone permission. The keyboard extension cannot request mic access on its own. Permission must be granted through the main app first.
"Open Diction to start" message
The Diction app needs to be running in the background. Open the app, then switch back to your text field and try again.
"Enable Full Access" message
Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Diction and enable Allow Full Access. iOS requires this for any keyboard that uses network access.
On-device transcription not working
Make sure you have downloaded a speech model in the Diction app. The Standard model downloads automatically on first launch. Check the On-Device section in the app to confirm.
Transcription fails or times out
Check your internet connection (not needed for on-device mode). If you are using a self-hosted server, verify your endpoint URL is correct and the server is reachable from your phone's network.
Self-Hosting
Diction works with any speech-to-text server that supports the standard transcription API format. For setup guides, Docker Compose files, and documentation, see the GitHub repository.
Managing Your Subscription
To manage or cancel your Diction One subscription:
Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions on your iPhone.
You can cancel at any time. Your subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period.
Contact
Need help? Reach out:
- Email: ondrej@diction.one
- GitHub: Open an issue