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On-device recognition
Supported languages use Apple Speech on the Mac, so speech does not need to leave the computer.
On-device Voice Follow
A voice-following teleprompter that keeps pace on your Mac.
Fixed-speed scrolling forces you to match a timer. TeleNotch can recognize nearby script words on-device and move the active line as you speak, while keeping manual and volume-based controls ready when word following is not the right fit.
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Choose the right kind of voice control.
Voice Follow works best when your delivery stays close to the script. When word recognition is unavailable or not right for the session, you can use local volume detection or direct controls instead.
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Word-based pacing
Recognized words advance the current position, so a natural pause does not force you to chase a fixed timer.
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Local volume fallback
When on-device word following is unavailable, speech level can start and stop movement without creating a transcript.
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Manual control remains
Turn Voice Follow off and use playback controls or global shortcuts whenever you want direct control. A separate iPhone remote is planned.
Step by step
Set up Voice Follow before the take.
A short rehearsal verifies the selected language, permissions, microphone level, and script pacing before the camera is live.
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Prepare the script
Paste or import the text you intend to say. Voice Follow matches nearby script words, so use the same wording you plan to deliver.
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Enable voice control
Open Voice settings and turn on Voice Activation. TeleNotch starts every app launch with microphone capture disabled.
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Grant only the needed permissions
Allow microphone access. For a supported language, allow Speech Recognition so Apple can perform on-device word following.
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Check the displayed mode
Confirm whether TeleNotch reports Voice Follow or Volume Mode. The label reflects the active path rather than implying word tracking is always available.
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Rehearse pauses and short departures
Read a few lines, pause, and try a brief unscripted phrase. Adjust the script or choose manual control if recovery does not fit your delivery.
Voice recognition still has boundaries.
Language support, microphone quality, pronunciation, and background noise affect recognition. TeleNotch matches nearby script words, so a large skip or long improvisation can exceed its matching range. Rehearse the exact script and keep a shortcut ready for important sessions.
Direct answers
Voice Follow questions
Does Voice Follow send audio to a cloud service?
No. Supported word recognition is requested on-device through Apple Speech, and volume detection runs locally on the Mac.
Why does TeleNotch show Volume Mode?
Volume Mode appears when on-device word following is unavailable or Speech Recognition permission is not granted. It responds to speech level but does not know which word you are saying.
Will Voice Follow work in every language?
No universal language claim is made. TeleNotch checks whether Apple supports on-device recognition for the detected script language before offering word following.
Can I use TeleNotch without the microphone?
Yes. Leave Voice Activation off and use fixed-speed playback, the menu controls, or global keyboard shortcuts. A separate iPhone remote is planned.
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