Setup Guide
Up and running in 60 seconds
Four steps. That's it.
Download & install
Mac
Open the .dmg file, drag Tap2Talk to your Applications folder, then launch it from Applications.
First launch on Mac? See install instructions →
Windows
Run the installer (.exe). Follow the prompts. Tap2Talk will appear in your system tray after installation.
iOS
Download from the App Store. Enable the Tap2Talk Keyboard in Settings → General → Keyboards. Premium via in-app purchase; advanced users can configure a Custom AI Endpoint under Settings → Advanced.
Android — Beta
Download from Google Play or sideload the APK. Enable the Tap2Talk accessibility service and floating bubble in Settings.
Get your Groq API key
Go to console.groq.com/keys and sign up. It takes about 30 seconds. No credit card required — the free tier is generous and covers normal dictation use.
Once signed in, click Create API Key, give it a name (e.g. "Tap2Talk"), and copy the key. You'll paste it into the app in step 4.
Grant permissions
macOS: On first launch, macOS will ask for Accessibility permission. You can also enable it manually:
System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility → Enable Tap2Talk
Windows: No extra permissions needed. The installer handles everything.
Enter your API key
Click the Tap2Talk icon in your menu bar (Mac) or system tray (Windows), then select "Groq API Key..." from the menu.
Paste the API key you copied in step 2 and click Save. That's it — hold your hotkey and start talking.
Remote Dictation (Optional)
Tap2Talk can paste text into remote desktops — Chrome Remote Desktop, Microsoft RDP, Parsec, and others. It auto-detects when a remote desktop app is focused and sends your dictation to the remote machine instead of pasting locally.
On the remote machine, install the Tap2Talk Receiver — a lightweight companion app that listens for dictation and pastes it. Download it from the Tap2Talk menu: Remote → Install Receiver on Remote Machine.
Pro · v1.8.0+
Want a wireless mic?
Tap2Talk Pro can pair with your iPhone or Android over your practice Wi-Fi. Dictate from anywhere in the operatory; the cleaned note pastes onto your desktop automatically.
See the phone companion guide →