GoKawiilTL;DR Gboard is working on a new feature that lets you use your Bluetooth earbuds or headphones for voice typing.
Users have been asking for this convenience for years.
The feature is already functional in testing, but there’s no word yet on when it will roll out publicly.
Gboard is easily one of the best keyboard apps you can install on your phone. It’s packed with useful features, and if you’re using a Google Pixel, you get even more to play with, including exclusive perks like voice commands for editing dictated text and advanced voice typing tools that let you dictate multiple messages in one go.
Now, Gboard might finally be getting a feature users have been asking for years — the ability to use your connected Bluetooth device’s microphone for voice typing.
While digging through version 17.1.2 (beta) of the Gboard app, we found evidence that Google is working on support for voice input through Bluetooth devices like earbuds and headphones.
The feature appears as a new setting in Gboard’s voice typing section. It lets you switch from your phone’s microphone to the mic on your connected Bluetooth device.
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Right now, Gboard relies entirely on your phone’s mic for voice typing. That means you often have to bring your phone closer to your mouth, especially in noisy environments.
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