Push-to-talk with ChatGPT Windows-app

ChatGPT Feature requests
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I’d love to see a Push-to-Talk (PTT) feature integrated into the ChatGPT Windows app. It doesn’t need to be anything overly advanced—just a simple option for voice-to-text input that can be triggered with a PTT button. Ideally, it would work like this:

  • Press a button (preferably a customizable button) to dictate your message (voice-to-text).
  • Release the button to send the text into the chat window.
  • Optionally, receive a basic spoken response from ChatGPT for a more hands-free experience.

This would be incredibly useful for multitasking, situations where typing isn’t convenient, or for supporting people with various disabilities. While a fully-fledged voice assistant mode would be amazing, even a lightweight PTT solution could add a lot of value for everyday users.

I like the idea of PTT because it avoids the “ever-listening” paranoia that some people feel with always-on voice assistants. It’s also great for noisy environments, where it eliminates the hassle of constantly pausing and restarting to get a message through.

Here are a few use cases where a PTT feature could shine:

  • Setting up a lightweight machine in the garage with a Bluetooth PTT button, allowing you to ask quick questions or get advice while working on a project.
  • Using it at your desk for quick lookups or calculations without needing to switch windows or disrupt your workflow.
  • Helping users with disabilities who might find PTT more accessible than a keyboard or touch interface.

What do you think? Would this make the app even better? How would you use a PTT-button?

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I was literally thinking about this while sitting at work. My initial thought was to remap the new Windows Copilot button to ChatGPT using Windows PowerToys. However, when I opened the app, I accidentally pressed the microphone button and immediately denied it access since I’m at work, where it would pick up several ongoing conversations. Additionally, I’m cautious about leaving my microphone open for privacy reasons. That’s when the idea of a push-to-talk (PTT) system, like the one I use on Discord, came to mind. A quick Google search led me to this. It’s safe to say we’re definitely not alone in thinking this feature would be useful—it’ll just require some implementation in the app or possibly heavy macros and key binds. Just wanted to share my two cents. Have a good day!

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