Recording Modes
BiBi Keyboard provides two recording modes to fit different workflows.
Overview
| Mode | How to trigger | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Press and hold | hold the mic button to record; release to stop | classic IME feel; precise control |
| Tap to toggle | tap the mic button to start/stop | long dictation; hands-free |
Press and hold (default)
How to use
- Start: press and hold the mic button
- Continue: keep holding
- Stop: release finger
Setting
- Key:
micTapToggleEnabled = false(default) - Path:
Settings → ASR Settings → Tap mic to start/stop(off)
Pros / cons
Pros
- ✅ intuitive; matches most keyboards
- ✅ precise control of duration
- ✅ quick stop on release
Cons
- ⚠️ finger fatigue for long recordings
- ⚠️ you must keep holding, hard to do other actions
Gestures
- Swipe left: cancel recording
- Swipe right: send/commit recognition immediately
- Swipe down: temporarily lock recording (press-and-hold mode only)
Tap to toggle
How to use
- Start: tap the mic button
- Continue: hands-free recording
- Stop: tap the mic button again
Setting
- Key:
micTapToggleEnabled = true - Path:
Settings → ASR Settings → Tap mic to start/stop(on)
Pros / cons
Pros
- ✅ hands-free, good for long recording
- ✅ you can read/scroll while recording
- ✅ no finger pressure
- ✅ good for long dictation
Cons
- ⚠️ easy to forget to stop
- ⚠️ slightly higher accidental trigger risk
Gestures
- Swipe left: cancel recording
- Swipe right: send/commit recognition immediately
Recommended scenarios
- long dictation (articles, reports)
- meeting notes
- record while doing other actions
- combine with VAD auto-stop
Works best with VAD
Tap-to-toggle + auto-stop on silence (VAD) gives an experience close to continuous conversation:
Settings → ASR Settings → Tap mic to start/stop: ON
Settings → ASR Settings → Auto-stop on silence (VAD): ON