Practice with Confidence: Get help with AI conversation coaching, voice recognition, and improving your communication skills. We're here to support your conversation practice journey!
Quick Help
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Frequently Asked Questions
🎤 How does voice recognition work in Speakeasy?
Speakeasy uses advanced voice recognition to understand your speech during practice conversations:
- Local Processing: Voice analysis happens on your device for privacy
- AI Models: We use local AI models (including Qwen) for conversation responses
- No Cloud Storage: Your voice is never stored on remote servers
- Real-time Feedback: Get immediate responses during practice sessions
For best results, use Speakeasy in a quiet environment with clear speech.
🤖 What AI models does Speakeasy use?
Speakeasy employs multiple AI technologies for conversation coaching:
- Local Models: Qwen and similar models run entirely on your device
- Speech Recognition: Advanced voice-to-text processing
- Response Generation: Context-aware conversation responses
- Future Integration: Apple Foundation Models when available
AI Limitations: AI responses are for practice only and should not replace professional coaching or therapy.
🔒 Is my voice data safe and private?
Your privacy is our top priority. Here's how we protect your voice data:
- Local Processing: Voice analysis happens entirely on your device
- No Recording Storage: Voice recordings are deleted immediately after processing
- No Transmission: Voice data never leaves your device
- Biometric Protection: Voice patterns treated as biometric data with special safeguards
- User Control: You can delete all voice-related data at any time
Read our Privacy Policy for complete details.
💼 Can I use Speakeasy for professional training?
Speakeasy is designed for conversation practice and skill development:
- Interview Preparation: Practice job interviews and difficult questions
- Presentation Skills: Work on public speaking and communication
- Difficult Conversations: Prepare for challenging personal or professional discussions
- Leadership Training: Practice management and team communication
Important: Speakeasy is a practice tool, not a replacement for professional coaching, therapy, or medical advice.
📱 What devices are supported?
Speakeasy system requirements:
- iOS: iOS 18.0 or later
- macOS: macOS 15.0 or later (future release)
- Microphone: Required for voice input
- Storage: 1GB available space for AI models
- Processing: A12 Bionic chip or newer recommended
Older devices may experience reduced AI performance.
⚠️ The app isn't responding to my voice properly
If voice recognition isn't working well, try these solutions:
- Check permissions: Ensure microphone access is enabled in Settings
- Reduce noise: Use Speakeasy in a quiet environment
- Speak clearly: Use natural pace and clear pronunciation
- Restart the session: Close and reopen the conversation
- Check device resources: Close other apps if device is slow
- Update the app: Ensure you have the latest version
If problems persist, contact support with your device model and iOS version.
📊 How can I track my conversation improvement?
Speakeasy provides several ways to monitor your progress:
- Session History: Review past practice conversations
- Skill Metrics: Track communication improvements over time
- Scenario Completion: See which conversation types you've mastered
- Personalized Feedback: AI-driven suggestions for improvement areas
All progress data is stored locally on your device for privacy.
🚨 How do I report inappropriate AI responses?
Report AI Issues: Help us improve AI safety and appropriateness.
To report problematic AI responses:
- Screenshot: Capture the inappropriate response if possible
- Context: Note what you were practicing and what triggered the response
- Report: Email synclively@gmail.com with details
- Immediate Action: End the session if responses are harmful
We take AI safety seriously and investigate all reports promptly.
Technical Support
Voice and Microphone Issues
- No microphone access: Check Settings → Privacy → Microphone → Speakeasy
- Poor audio quality: Use wired headphones or move to quieter location
- Voice not detected: Speak louder or closer to device microphone
- Delayed responses: Restart app or check device memory usage
AI Performance Issues
- Slow responses: Close other apps to free device resources
- Inaccurate responses: Try rephrasing your input more clearly
- App crashes: Update to latest version or restart device
- Model loading errors: Check available storage space
Data and Privacy
- Delete voice data: Settings → Privacy → Delete Voice Data
- Export practice history: Settings → Data → Export Progress
- Reset AI preferences: Settings → AI → Reset to Defaults
- Account deletion: Contact synclively@gmail.com