Accessibility and Voice Control on macOS: A Complete Guide

macOS offers powerful accessibility features. Combined with modern dictation apps, you can control your Mac almost entirely by voice.

Built-in macOS Features

• Voice Control: Navigate and control macOS with voice commands
• Dictation: Basic speech-to-text built into the system
• Siri: Voice assistant for system tasks

Where Dedicated Apps Help

Built-in dictation is limited. Apps like Sotto provide:

• Higher accuracy with Whisper AI
• Custom vocabulary for specialized terms
• Works offline without cloud dependency
• Global hotkey that works anywhere

Creating a Full Voice Workflow

1. Enable Voice Control for navigation
2. Use Sotto for high-quality dictation
3. Set up keyboard shortcuts for common actions
4. Configure app-specific commands

Tips for Success

• Practice in low-stakes situations first
• Build muscle memory for common commands
• Keep a quiet workspace when possible
• Use a quality microphone for best results