Anthropic Launches Voice Mode for Claude Chatbot, Enhancing User Interaction

Anthropic has officially rolled out a voice mode for its Claude chatbot applications, marking a significant step in enhancing user interaction. This new feature, currently in beta, enables users of the Claude mobile app to engage in spoken conversations with the AI, providing a hands-free and more intuitive experience.

According to Anthropic’s official account on X and updated documentation, the voice mode will be available in English over the coming weeks. One user reported access to the new mode as early as Tuesday, suggesting a phased rollout.

The voice mode is powered by Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 model by default, enhancing the chatbot’s ability to understand and respond to spoken queries. This upgrade allows users to speak directly to Claude and receive audible responses, making the AI more accessible in situations where typing is inconvenient.

As stated on a support page, “Voice mode transforms how you interact with Claude by displaying key points on-screen as Claude speaks and allowing you to speak to Claude and hear Claude’s voice responses.”

We’re rolling out voice mode in beta on mobile.

Try starting a voice conversation and asking Claude to summarize your calendar or search your docs. pic.twitter.com/xVo5VHiCEb

— Anthropic (@AnthropicAI) May 27, 2025

Anthropic joins a growing list of AI companies offering voice chat capabilities. OpenAI, Google (with Gemini Live), and xAI with Voice Mode for Grok all provide similar features that allow users to interact with AI through speech, fostering a more natural communication.

With Claude’s voice mode, users can discuss documents and images, choosing from five different voice options. The feature also allows for seamless switching between text and voice inputs and provides both a transcript and summary of the conversation post-interaction.

While the feature is generally available, certain limitations apply. Voice conversations contribute to regular usage caps, with free users expected to have 20-30 conversations. Paid Claude subscribers gain the advantage of a Google Workspace connector, granting voice mode access to Google Calendar and Gmail; however, Google Docs integration remains exclusive to Claude Enterprise plans.

Anthropic CPO Mike Krieger confirmed the development of voice capabilities for Claude earlier this year. The company has reportedly been in discussions with Amazon and voice-focused AI startup ElevenLabs to potentially enhance voice features. However, the extent and nature of these partnerships remain unclear.