What is On-device STT?
On-device Speech-to-Text
It is a technology that converts audio into text directly on the device, without the need for internet.
Overview
On-device voice-to-text conversion runs on the device's own processor without the need for cloud servers. In this way, privacy is protected and it is not affected by internet outages.
How it works
Voice data is received by the microphone and instantly processed by the local artificial intelligence model in the device and transcribed into text.
Where it is used
It is used in voice memo applications on smartphones and voice command systems that require privacy.
Commonly confused with
The difference from cloud-based voice processing systems is that your data does not leave the device.
Frequently asked questions
Why should I choose this over the cloud?
It does not require an internet connection and is safer because your data remains on your device.
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