Anthropic has started rolling out a new voice mode for its Claude chatbot apps, making it easier to have spoken conversations without needing to type. Available in English and currently in beta, this update will gradually reach users of the Claude mobile app over the next few weeks.
According to Anthropic’s official post on X (formerly Twitter) and updates on its support page, the voice mode lets you speak to Claude and hear responses in return. If you’re using your hands or prefer talking to typing, this new feature offers a more flexible and natural way to use the chatbot.
We’re rolling out voice mode in beta on mobile.
— Anthropic (@AnthropicAI) May 27, 2025
Try starting a voice conversation and asking Claude to summarize your calendar or search your docs. pic.twitter.com/xVo5VHiCEb
A post on X confirmed that at least one user gained access to the voice feature as of Tuesday evening. By default, it’s powered by Claude Sonnet 4, the company’s latest model known for its balance of speed and performance.
🚨 BREAKING: Claude’s voice mode seems to gone live! pic.twitter.com/iSeHHJT4xC https://t.co/evzo1ENMPB
— BLCNYY (@BLCNYY) May 27, 2025
A hands-free way to use Claude
The voice mode is designed to help you when you’re busy or on the move. The Anthropic support page explains that it “enables you to speak to Claude and hear responses through voice, making it easier to use Claude when your hands are busy but your mind isn’t.”
While Claude speaks, important points from the conversation are shown on-screen, helping you keep track of what’s being said. You can also respond by speaking or switch to text at any point, giving you full control over how you interact with Claude.
This feature stands out because it allows you to hold full conversations about various topics, including documents and images. You can choose from five different voice options and receive a transcript and summary once your chat ends.
How does it compare to other voice AI?
Anthropic is not the only tech company exploring voice-enabled chatbots. OpenAI, for example, offers a similar voice interaction feature for ChatGPT, Google has Gemini Live, and xAI offers Voice Mode for Grok. These tools all aim to make conversations feel more personal and less like typing into a computer.
Claude’s voice mode allows access to documents, images, and tools like a transcript, giving it a flexible edge. However, it’s worth noting that these voice chats do count toward your regular usage. For free users, this usually means about 20–30 conversations.
Only those with paid Claude subscriptions can use voice mode to connect with Google Workspace tools such as Calendar and Gmail. You must be on a Claude Enterprise plan to connect Claude to Google Docs.
What to expect in the future
The voice feature has been in the works for a while. In a March interview with the Financial Times, Anthropic’s Chief Product Officer Mike Krieger confirmed that voice capabilities were on the roadmap. At that time, Anthropic was reportedly in talks with Amazon—one of its major investors—and ElevenLabs, a startup focused on voice AI. These discussions may help shape future updates to Claude’s voice mode.
While it’s still not clear which partnerships have gone ahead, this voice rollout marks a big step for Anthropic as it works to make chatbot use more natural and accessible for everyone.
