# Kõnele

> Multi-modal (speech, swipe, buttons) user interfaces for text input

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ee.ioc.phon.android.speak](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ee.ioc.phon.android.speak)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ee.ioc.phon.android.speak`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kaarel Kaljurand
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 22,246
- **Rating:** 1.00 / 5 (217 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.14
- **Last updated:** 2024-03-04
- **First published:** 2011-12-20
- **Publisher country:** AT
- **Size:** 1.71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ee.ioc.phon.android.speak)
- **Website:** [http://kaljurand.github.io/K6nele/](http://kaljurand.github.io/K6nele/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/Kaljurand/K6nele/blob/master/privacy\_policy.rst](https://github.com/Kaljurand/K6nele/blob/master/privacy_policy.rst)

## Description

Kõnele is an innovative Chrome extension offering multi-modal user interfaces including speech-to-text, swiping, and button controls for efficient text input on Android devices. Its unique input method editor (IME) replaces traditional keyboards with a speech-optimized interface, minimizing screen space and enhancing natural, speedy communication. Supporting operations such as cursor movement, text selection, and quick search activation, Kõnele connects seamlessly with any speech recognition service but excels with its native Kõnele service — a lightweight backend running the advanced kaldi-gstreamer-server software providing excellent Estonian language support.

Beyond typical Android apps, Kõnele integrates with microphone buttons linked to standard speech recognition activities, enabling voice commands, note-taking, messaging, and information retrieval. Its architecture supports customization and deployment on private networks for other languages, making it a versatile and accessible tool for developers and users seeking efficient voice input solutions. Visit the official website and GitHub repository for setup, release notes, and beta testing details.

## Rankings

- #421,659 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `ee.ioc.phon.android.speak.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `ee.ioc.phon.android.speak.permission.FETCH_URL`

## Review summary

User reviews for Kõnele show mixed experiences. While some appreciate its accurate speech recognition and smooth performance on certain devices, others report frequent inaccuracies especially with slang and phrase beginnings. The app sometimes pops up unexpectedly, misinterpreting language context and interfering with other apps. Server issues and text mix-ups also affect usability. Despite these problems, users value the app and developer efforts, noting that with some adjustment it can work satisfactorily.

### Pros

- Accurately understands speech in some cases, including whispers.
- Works flawlessly on some devices like the Moto G.
- Can recognize words well generally.
- Users appreciate the app and the developer support.
- App can be made to work with some effort.

### Cons

- Inaccurate recognition for some phrases and slang.
- Interferes with other apps by launching unexpectedly and misinterpreting language context.
- Server connectivity issues causing failures.
- Text recognition can be mixed up between users.
- Inconsistent performance depending on context or device.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ee.ioc.phon.android.speak)