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On-device dictation

"On-device dictation helps protect your privacy by performing all processing completely offline." I am using an iphone XR updated to 14.1 and cannot find a way to switch to "on-device dictation"....is this the default, not a setting selection?

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 5, 2020 3:56 AM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2020 12:56 PM

Hello gtg500g,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!


We understand from your post that you would like to know if on-device dictation is the default and not a setting selection. That is correct, you do not need to enable the feature as it is already in place as described below:


Use Dictation on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


"On iPhone 6s or later, and iPad, you can use dictation without being connected to the Internet. Earlier models of iPhone and iPad require an Internet connection.1


  1. Not all languages are supported by offline dictation."


Best Regards.

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Nov 9, 2020 12:56 PM in response to gtg500g

Hello gtg500g,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!


We understand from your post that you would like to know if on-device dictation is the default and not a setting selection. That is correct, you do not need to enable the feature as it is already in place as described below:


Use Dictation on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


"On iPhone 6s or later, and iPad, you can use dictation without being connected to the Internet. Earlier models of iPhone and iPad require an Internet connection.1


  1. Not all languages are supported by offline dictation."


Best Regards.

On-device dictation

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