Voice to Text for Signal
Signal is where your most private conversations happen. The friends who value privacy, the family who wants security, the colleagues sharing sensitive information. But typing out thoughtful messages takes time you don't always have. Blurt lets you speak your Signal messages naturally. Hold a button, talk, release. Your words appear in the chat, properly punctuated, ready to send. Perfect for quick replies, lengthy discussions, and everything in between.
The Typing Problem
Quick replies take longer than they should
A friend sends you a message and wants a quick response. You know exactly what to say, but by the time you finish typing, the moment has passed. What should be a 5-second reply becomes a 30-second typing exercise. Your conversations feel slower than your thoughts.
Group chats move faster than your keyboard
Your privacy-conscious friend group uses Signal for everything. When plans are being made or debates are heating up, messages fly by while you're still typing your response. By the time you finish, the conversation has moved on. Your input arrives late and out of context.
Secure communication shouldn't mean slow communication
You switched to Signal because privacy matters. But now responding to messages feels like more work than before. You find yourself sending shorter replies or delaying responses because typing takes too long. Security shouldn't come at the cost of convenience.
Long messages feel like a chore
Sometimes you need to explain something properly. A detailed update, a thoughtful response, context for a decision. On Signal, that means typing paragraphs on your keyboard. So you abbreviate, leave things out, or worse, just send a thumbs up when a real response was needed.
Multitasking kills your typing flow
You're working on something when a Signal message comes through. Important enough to respond, but typing means losing focus on your current task. You either ignore the message or derail your work. Neither option feels right.
How It Works
Blurt works seamlessly with Signal Desktop on your Mac. Anywhere you can type a message, you can speak it instead.
Hold your hotkey
Press your chosen shortcut. A small indicator shows Blurt is listening.
Speak your message
Talk naturally at your own pace. Blurt handles punctuation and formatting automatically.
Release and send
Your message appears in the Signal text field. Review and hit send, or send immediately.
Real Scenarios
Replying quickly during busy moments
You're in the middle of something when your partner messages asking about dinner plans. With Blurt, you don't break stride. Hold the hotkey, say 'Running late, should be home by seven. Let's do that pasta thing you mentioned.' Release, send. Back to what you were doing. Two seconds instead of twenty.
Keeping up with active group chats
Your friends are planning a weekend trip in the Signal group. Everyone's weighing in on dates, locations, logistics. Instead of typing and missing the flow, you hold the button and speak: 'I'm good for either weekend, but prefer the cabin option. Happy to drive and can fit four people.' Your vote is in while the conversation is still happening.
Sending detailed updates
Your family wants to know how the job interview went. You could send a quick 'good' or you could tell them the full story. With Blurt, you choose the story: 'It went really well. The team seemed great and the role is exactly what I was looking for. They said they'd get back to me by Friday.' Real communication in seconds.
Coordinating sensitive matters
You're using Signal because the conversation matters. Maybe it's a business discussion or personal health updates with family. These messages deserve more than abbreviated typing. Speak your thoughts fully and send them securely. Privacy and convenience, together.
Late night messaging without strain
It's late and you're tired but want to check in with someone. Typing feels like effort. With Blurt, you just talk quietly: 'Hey, thinking about you. Hope your presentation went well today. Let me know how it went when you get a chance.' Sent without the typing fatigue.
Responding while your hands are busy
You're eating lunch when an important Signal message arrives. Your hands are occupied but the message needs a response. With Blurt, you hold the hotkey, speak your reply, and continue eating. No greasy keyboard, no interrupted meal, no delayed response.
Managing multiple conversations
Several Signal chats need attention and you're trying to work through them efficiently. Typing each response takes a minute. Speaking takes ten seconds. Clear your inbox in a fraction of the time, with fuller responses than you'd have typed.
Why Signal users choose Blurt over voice notes
| Blurt | Signal Voice Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient convenience | Text they can read anytime, silently | Audio they must play out loud or with headphones |
| Searchability | Messages are searchable as text | Voice notes cannot be searched |
| Edit before sending | Review and edit your text before sending | Re-record entirely to fix mistakes |
| Reading speed | Recipients can skim or read at their pace | Recipients must listen at recorded speed |
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