Apple Air Pods Used for Pocket Recording

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Is there a way to use air pods as a listening device and still get the recording to Pocket ?

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I’m hoping for this feature too..

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When using AirPods with Pocket on an iPhone, Pocket cannot reliably capture the remote caller’s voice because it records through built-in microphones and AirPods route audio directly via Bluetooth, bypassing the room audio.

To record both sides while using AirPods, use the Pocket desktop app on Mac or Windows. The desktop app records system audio directly, capturing both your voice and the remote party even when audio is routed through AirPods.
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So yes, you can listen via AirPods and record with Pocket by using the desktop app on your computer, not the mobile device.

You can also do the creative route as our member @Peekfi did :eyes:

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Call recording is not my primary use-case, but I think an effective workaround (when facing issues with magsafe attachment or if using Airpods) is to record the call in the Phone app and then export the recording to Pocket if you want the summary of that call to be merged into your overall Pocket summarisation history.

On iPhone (iOS 18 or later), recorded calls are saved to the Notes app, including an Apple transcription. Since the phone records through the system audio, its the best quality call recording available. The iPhone will automatically inform both parties that a recording is in progress, which also addresses privacy and consent issues.

You can import external audio files directly into the Pocket app as follows:

From the Mobile App:

  1. Open the Pocket app and navigate to the Home screen.
  2. Tap the overflow menu (three dots in the top right corner).
  3. Select Upload Audio.
  4. Choose the file from your device.

You can also upload audio files from your computer using the Pocket Web App or the Pocket Desktop App. Once uploaded, the audio is processed by Pocket’s AI exactly like a native Pocket recording.

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