Does KeyVox Send Audio to the Cloud?
Your recording stays on the device doing the dictation.
No. KeyVox does not send your dictation audio to a cloud transcription service. The downloaded Whisper or Parakeet model turns your voice into text on your Mac or iPhone. Internet use for downloads, updates, iCloud sync, and Apple purchases is separate from transcription.
Local work and internet tasks
| Task | Where it happens |
|---|---|
| Turn voice into text | On your Mac or iPhone |
| Apply Vibes | On your device |
| Play Speak audio | On your iPhone |
| Download apps and models | Over the internet |
| Optional settings and dictionary sync | Through Apple iCloud |
| Purchases and restoration | Through Apple |
iCloud does not transcribe speech
iCloud sync can keep supported settings and dictionary entries in step. It does not upload recordings or transcripts for KeyVox transcription.
After insertion
Once KeyVox inserts text into Mail, Notes, ChatGPT, Claude, or another app, that app controls the text and may store or sync it under its own policy.
Questions people ask
Does KeyVox upload transcripts?
KeyVox does not maintain or sync a chronological transcript history. iCloud sync does not include dictation transcripts.
Keep your recording on your device.
Download KeyVox for private local dictation.
No KeyVox account. Dictation has no recurring subscription.