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Use Voice Trigger Phrases In ExtraBrain

Voice Trigger lets ExtraBrain start analysis when it hears a short configured phrase during an active session. Find it in Settings -> Audio.

ExtraBrain audio settings focused on Voice Trigger controls

DetailBehavior
Active-session onlyExtraBrain listens for trigger phrases only while recording is active.
Phrase listYou can use the default phrases or add your own short phrases.
Transcript cleanupMatched trigger phrases are removed from transcript history and excluded from analysis input after they trigger.
Analysis behaviorThe phrase acts like a spoken control for starting analysis.
  • Use short phrases that are unlikely to appear in normal conversation.
  • Avoid common words or phrases a participant might naturally say.
  • Test the phrase in a short session before relying on it live.
  • Keep privacy expectations the same as recording: microphone capture must be active for trigger detection.

Does Voice Trigger listen when recording is stopped?

Section titled “Does Voice Trigger listen when recording is stopped?”

No. Voice Trigger listens only during an active session.

Are trigger phrases saved in the transcript?

Section titled “Are trigger phrases saved in the transcript?”

Matched phrases are removed from transcript history and excluded from analysis input after they trigger.