WatchOS dictation timeout

Hi!

Great to see this forum!

I’m new to developing WatchOS apps, and I have a question with regard to dictation.

As far as I know I can develop an independent Apple Watch app with dictation capabilities that can connect to Apple services for speech recognition through WiFi, 4G, etc.

I’ve experienced with another app that after about 30 seconds, live dictation cuts off, and the “Done” button on the top disappears, leaving only the “Cancel” button. I’m not sure if this is an app specific issue, but it results in loss of input due to being forced to press the “Cancel” button.

Apart from that, I like to prepare speeches while I take a jog, so I want to develop a practical app where I can continue to speak with dictation.

My questions are:
  1. Is there a way to increase live dictation timeout?

  2. Can we expect offline dictation anytime soon?


  • Did this ever get answered. I am currently working on a Swift based iPhone/iPad app that require continuous voice transcription. I mechanism to extend the time limit is relevant to me.

    Arthur Sera

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