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Hands-Free Mode provides a complete voice conversation loop for logging entries when you can’t use your hands. Perfect for driving, cooking, exercising, or any situation where touching your phone isn’t practical.
Hands-Free Mode costs approximately 21 credits per entry: Speech-to-text (8) + AI parsing (1) + Text-to-speech (12).

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How It Works

Hands-Free Mode creates a full-screen overlay with a continuous voice conversation:
  1. You speak your entry naturally
  2. Peanuts processes and extracts the data
  3. Peanuts reads back what it understood
  4. You confirm with voice commands
The loop continues until you save or cancel.

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Activating Hands-Free Mode

1

Open a Helper

Navigate to the helper where you want to add an entry.
2

Tap the Headphone Icon

Look for the headphone icon in the entry area (mobile only).
3

Grant Microphone Access

Allow microphone access if prompted.
4

Start Speaking

The overlay appears with a pulsing waveform. Speak your entry naturally.

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Voice Commands

During a Hands-Free session, use these commands:
CommandAction
”Save” or “Confirm”Save the entry and exit
”Cancel” or “Exit”Discard and exit
”Edit” or “Change”Modify what was captured
”Read back” or “Repeat”Hear the entry again
”Next”Move to next field (multi-field entries)
Speak naturally. You don’t need to use exact command words. “That’s correct, save it” works just as well as “Save.”

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Session Flow

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Visual Feedback

The Hands-Free overlay shows:
  • Pulsing waveform: Indicates active listening
  • Processing indicator: Shows when speech is being analyzed
  • Entry preview: Displays what was captured
  • Status text: Current state (listening, processing, confirming)

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Tips for Best Results

Use a normal speaking pace. Avoid mumbling or speaking too quickly.
Find a quieter environment when possible. The AI handles some noise, but clarity helps.
Mention all relevant fields in one statement: “Lunch at Chipotle, $12.50, paid with credit card.”
After activation, wait for the listening indicator before speaking.

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Credit Costs

Each Hands-Free entry uses approximately 21 credits:
ComponentCreditsPurpose
Speech-to-Text (STT)8Transcribe your voice
AI Parsing1Extract entry data
Text-to-Speech (TTS)12Read back confirmation
To save credits, use regular Voice Input (9 credits) when you can see the screen for visual confirmation.

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Difference from Voice Input

FeatureVoice Input ButtonHands-Free Mode
InterfaceStays in normal viewFull-screen overlay
ConfirmationManual reviewVoice confirmation
Multi-turnSingle inputContinuous conversation
Credits9 per entry~21 per entry
Best forQuick entriesCan’t touch phone

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Supported Helpers

Hands-Free Mode works best with helpers that have:
  • Clear, distinct fields
  • Numeric or short text values
  • Date/time fields
Complex helpers with many optional fields may require more back-and-forth to capture all data.

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Exiting Hands-Free Mode

To exit at any time:
  • Say “Cancel” or “Exit”
  • Tap anywhere on the screen
  • Press the back button (Android)
  • Swipe down (iOS)
If you exit without saving, the entry is discarded.

Voice Input

Quick voice entry without full-screen mode

Telegram Voice

Send voice messages via Telegram