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    Make your first recording.

    Give permission, record and stop.

    Applies toMacWindowsiPhoneAndroidUpdated on 24 October 2026

    Short answer

    First time
    permission for the microphone
    To start
    Start recording
    To stop
    Stop recording, then confirm
    Then
    check the names and send the report

    On iPhone and Android.

    1. 1Tap Start recording.The first time, ‘Before you start’ opens.
    2. 2Tap Allow next to ‘Microphone’.If your phone asks as well, say yes. If you also allow notifications, Notuly warns you when the recording doesn’t start or goes silent.
    3. 3Tap Start recording again.You see the recording time counting up.
    4. 4Let everyone know you’re recording.Put your phone on the table. You can lock your screen.
    5. 5Done? Tap Stop recording.Notuly then asks if you’re sure.
    6. 6Tap End recording.Then you check that the names are right and choose who receives the report.

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    Email us and tell us what you use: Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android.Or open Settings in the app (the cog) and choose Report a problem.