Important:
- This feature is currently only available to Alpha users.
- This feature requires an eligible Google Workspace subscription and Voice add-ons. Learn about Gemini features and plans.
- This feature is available in English.
- This feature supports one language at a time. Multiple languages spoken in the same call aren't currently supported.
- This feature is available in Web, Android, iOS.
Use "take notes for me"
Important:
- The feature is recommended for meetings that last between 30 seconds and an hour.
- If your admin has enabled automatic calls, then incoming calls, outgoing calls, or all calls will be recorded, transcribed, and summarized as default. Learn more about the admin settings.
- On your computer or a mobile device, open Google Voice.
- When in a call, to record, transcribe, and take notes, at the bottom right of your screen, click Notes
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- After you start taking notes, all parties in the call will hear: "This call is being recorded and captured by AI."
Learn what happens after you end the call
- For on-demand call recording: Only the person who turned on the feature will receive an email that consists of the meeting summary and next steps.
- For automatic call recording: The user(s) who have the feature enabled directly by their admin will receive an email that consists of the meeting summary and next steps.
Troubleshoot issues
Sometimes, you can't select "take notes for me." It can be because:
- Smart features are off: To turn on this feature, go to Gmail's settings. Learn more about smart features.
- Gemini in Workspace is off: Learn more about Gemini in Workspace Admin settings.
Learn more about "take notes for me"
Get started
How can I turn on AI note-taking for my calls?
To use this feature, your administrator must first enable Gemini for Google Workspace and Voice Gemini features in the Admin Console. After these are active, turn on Smart Feature Consent within your Google Workspace settings which is available in the Settings menu of apps like Gmail, Meet, or Voice.
Who can start or stop note-taking during a call?
- For On-demand recording: You can start or stop "take notes for me" manually as long as your admin has turned on the feature.
- For automatic recording: If your organization records calls automatically, only an administrator can turn "take notes for me" on or off for the entire organization.
Consent & privacy
What announcement do callers hear when "take notes for me" is active?
All parties in the call will hear the audio notification: "This call is being recorded and captured by AI." For standard telephony calls, this audio announcement is the primary method of consent and notice, as visual indicators aren't available through carrier networks.
How do participants acknowledge receipt of recording notice?
Staying on the line after the audio announcement serves as transparency that AI note-taking takes place. If a participant doesn't wish to participate in a call driven by AI tooling, they should hang up before the announcement ends.
Access & sharing
Who receives the summary and notes after a call?
The person who initiates "take notes for me" during the call receives an email. This email includes a meeting summary and next steps.
Who has permission to access the transcription?
The person who initiates "take notes for me" during the call has exclusive access to the recording, transcription, and summary.
How do I share the notes with other people?
Direct sharing of the notes document isn't currently supported. Email forwarding is possible and the recipient will be able to view the summary not the recording.
Data usage & retention
Is my call data used to train AI models?
No. User data isn’t used for training or evaluation purposes. Learn more about Gemini data retention.
Feature availability
| Google Voice Starter (Gmail) | Google Voice Starter | Google Voice Standard | Google Voice Premier | |
| Gemini for Workspace admins | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| "take notes for me" | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |