Published March 17, 2025 6:00am EDT close 'CyberGuy': How to record voice notes on your iPhone Tech expert Kurt Knutsson talks about easily recording voice notes on iPhone via Notes. Voice notes are an incredibly convenient way to capture ideas, reminders or important information without needing to type or write. Whether you're using an iPhone or an Android device, we'll walk you through the steps to record voice notes effortlessly.. A man recording voice notes on his phone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Recording voice notes on your iPhoneWant to easily capture and organize voice notes on your iPhone? Heres how you can do it in just a few simple steps using the Notes app. We captured the images below on an iPhone 15 Pro running iOS 18.3.1.Step 1: Open the Notes appSwipe down from the top of your screen and type Notes in the search barTap on theNotes app to open it Steps to record voice notes on your iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Step 2: Create a new noteTap thecompose icon (a square with a pencil) at the bottom right corner to create a new note Steps to record voice notes on your iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Step 3: Start recordingWith your note open, tap thepaperclip icon above the keyboardFrom the menu that appears, select Record AudioPress thelarge red button to begin recording your voice Steps to record voice notes on your iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Step 4: Stop and save your recordingTap thered button again to stop recordingYou can play back your recording using the play buttonTo view a transcript, tap thespeech bubble icon in the bottom left corner of your screen Steps to record voice notes on your iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Words will behighlighted as they play, making it easy to review Steps to record voice notes on your iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Step 5: Edit and shareTo rename your recording,tap the three-dot menu in the upper-right cornerSelectRenameType anew name Steps to record voice notes on your iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Next, click returnThen,tapDoneShare your recording by tapping the share icon Steps to record voice notes on your iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Then, choose options likeAirDrop,Messages orMail to share it Steps to record voice notes on your iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)This feature is especially useful for creating searchable transcripts directly within your notes, making it ideal for meetings or lectures.Recording voice notes on your AndroidWant to quickly capture your thoughts or important moments on your Android? Heres how you can easily record voice notes using a simple voice recorder app. We captured the images below on a Galaxy S24 Ultra.Settings may vary depending on your Android phones manufacturer.Step 1: Locate or install a Voice Recorder appOpen yourapp drawer and search forVoice RecorderOr click the search bar and typeVoice RecorderIf it's not pre-installed, download avoice recorder app from theGoogle Play Store Steps to record voice notes on your Android (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Step 2: Start and stop recordingOpen theVoice Recorder appTap thered record button at the bottom of your screen to begin recordingTap thestop button when you're done speaking Steps to record voice notes on your Android (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Step 3: Save your recordingThen, next to the record button, tap theblack squareType a name for your recordingTapSave Steps to record voice notes on your Android (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Step 4: PlaybackTap it from the list of saved recordings tolisten to your recordingPress play Steps to record voice notes on your Android (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Step 5: ShareTo share it, tap onyour recordingThen select thethree-dot menu in the upper-right cornerClick theShare iconChoose yourpreferred method of sharing, such as Messages, Email or Google Drive Steps to record voice notes on your Android (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Kurts key takeawaysRecording voice notes is a simple way to stay organized and capture ideas on the go. Whether youre using an iPhone or an Android, these steps will ensure you never lose track of important thoughts. With just a few taps, you can save time and boost productivity while keeping all your notes easily accessible.Do you prefer traditional written notes, or do you think voice notes are easier and more convenient for capturing ideas, reminders or important information on the go? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/Newsletter.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." Got a tech question? 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