For the first time ever, I’m using voice dictation regularly. Wispr Flow has nailed it where every other app has failed. Let me show you what this thing can do…
I first tried voice dictation in the late 1990’s. For its time, it was incredible. But it made so many mistakes that typing was easier.
In recent years, I’ve tried to use Apple dictation. But even a generation later, it still makes so many mistakes that I turn it off.
So when Robert Scoble started talking about a new app called Wispr Flow, I was skeptical. Does it really work?
This week, I’ve tested Wispr extensively. The verdict: voice dictation is finally here!
Set-Up: A Little Tricky, But Doable
I had a little trouble installing Wispr on my MacBook Air.
I tried to log in using my Google account. Wispr kept rejecting the log-in, sending me back to square one. That may be because I’m using the Brave browser.
So, I tried logging in with my Apple account instead. That worked right away. I also installed Wispr on my iPhone.
On both desktop and iOS, Wispr needed me to set a few permissions. It gave me clear directions, which was super helpful.
If your app requires the user to change any settings, include a tutorial like Wispr. This will really improve your activation rate!
How Good Is the Dictation?
Now, the moment of truth: does the dictation actually work?
I held down Fn and started dictating a tweet. When I let Fn go, the text appeared.
Wispr didn’t make a single mistake!
Next, I switched over to LinkedIn. I often comment on my startups’ posts to boost them in the algo.
I wrote a comment on a post from Recall, an awesome app I have a small investment in. I used the founder’s name, Sankari, in my comment.
Wispr nailed it, even getting Sankari’s name right!
Saved by the Snippets
Wispr doesn’t just take beautiful dictation. You can also pre-load snippets of text. It’s like your own customizable clipboard.
I send the same little intro blurb to each new founder I meet telling them what I invest in, check size, etc. I loaded that into Wispr and called the snippet “about me.”
Now, I just press Fn and say “about me.” When I release the Fn key, the text pulls in.
Incredible!
Room for Improvement
Wispr is fantastic. But there are a few changes I’d like to see.
In the final sentence of a dictation, it usually omits end punctuation. This is an annoying quirk that makes extra work for me.
Also, the Fn to start dictation works on my laptop keyboard, but not my USB keyboard. This is an edge case, but it would still be a useful fix.
Finally, I want Wispr to do more. Control my entire computer!
I want to say “Wispr, open Brave and go to LinkedIn. Scroll down, comment on the post from Recall. Say…”
If Wispr could run my entire machine, it would be a multibillion dollar company.
Wrap-Up
Wispr is the first voice dictation that actually works.
It makes so few mistakes that I barely check the output anymore. The accuracy is really stunning.
Overall I’m giving Wispr an A-. If it could improve the issues with punctuation, I’d give it an A.
And if it could control my entire computer, I’d give it an A+!
Wispr is an incredible product, especially considering it comes from a 4-year-old startup. When my trial runs out, I’ll be upgrading to their paid Pro plan.
If you want to give it a try, use my promo code for a free month of Pro!
Have a great weekend and happy Halloween!
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