Anthropic has officially introduced a new voice mode for its Claude chatbot, bringing natural spoken conversation to the mobile experience. Currently in beta, the feature is rolling out gradually to English-speaking users over the next few weeks.
Now, instead of typing, users can simply talk to Claude and hear it respond in real time—ideal for when you’re multitasking or on the move. Powered by Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 model, the voice mode brings a more intuitive, hands-free experience to AI interaction.
Anthropic quietly confirmed the update on its X (formerly Twitter) account and also updated its support documentation. One early user reported gaining access late Tuesday, hinting that the feature is already reaching some mobile devices.
According to Anthropic’s help page, voice mode makes chatting with Claude more seamless. As Claude speaks, the app highlights key points on screen and offers a running transcript. It’s designed to help users talk through complex tasks, like reviewing documents or summarizing emails, using only voice commands.
“Voice mode 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,” the company explained.
Users can switch fluidly between voice and text, and select from five distinct voices to personalize the experience. There’s even a post-conversation summary to help users recap what was discussed.
Just like with other voice AI systems—such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT voice experience, Google’s Gemini Live, or xAI’s Voice Mode for Grok—Anthropic is entering a space that’s rapidly becoming a standard in chatbot UX. These tools aim to make AI feel more like a natural conversation partner, not just a text-based assistant.
However, Claude’s voice mode does come with limits. Free users are typically allowed around 20 to 30 voice chats before hitting their usage cap. And while basic features are open to all mobile users, advanced integrations—like syncing with Google Calendar or Gmail—require a paid Claude subscription. Access to Google Docs is even more restricted, available only through Claude Enterprise plans.
This launch follows hints dropped earlier this year. In March, Anthropic’s Chief Product Officer Mike Krieger revealed that the team was working on voice capabilities. At the time, the company was reportedly in talks with Amazon (one of its largest investors) and AI voice specialist ElevenLabs about powering these new features. Whether those partnerships played a role in this release remains unclear.
Anthropic’s move signals how quickly voice is becoming the next frontier in AI usability. With a growing number of platforms racing to offer more natural and dynamic interfaces, users can expect smarter, more human-like conversations across the board.
