--- title: How can I capture an audio recording with the Heardstone App?  description: Directions on how to capture an audio recording through the Heardstone App. --- [Skip to content](https://help.tukios.com/help/how-can-i-capture-an-audio-recording-with-the-heardstone-app-#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Call or Email Here](https://help.tukios.com/help/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![tukios gradient logo-1.png\]](https://help.tukios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tukios%20gradient%20logo-1.png?height=40&name=tukios%20gradient%20logo-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Call or Email Here](https://help.tukios.com/help/kb-tickets/new) - Go to tukios.com Go to tukios.com Search articles or call us at (801) 682-4391 - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Desk](https://help.tukios.com/help?hsLang=en) 2. [Websites](https://help.tukios.com/help/websites?hsLang=en) 3. [Heardstone](https://help.tukios.com/help/websites?hsLang=en#heardstone) # How can I capture an audio recording with the Heardstone App? 1. Tap any of the three buttons to add assets and kickstart the AI auto-fill process. Next, we will walk through Capturing an Audio Recording![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2026-07-15/36828132-0b44-46cf-be79-af741ddfea26/File.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T190545Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=083750477a7a2aa861f2a7e9336e773e6886fb9201baa1b24b145c62e573cc6e) 2. Tap the **microphone icon** to bring up the recording controls on your screen.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2026-07-16/803685e4-9578-43ad-ba62-a11e5687bfff/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T190545Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=d0a8679edfaeb8c4e3a45c8e0b4ff054563ca61e8410acf5b1fa3d0e77ced9f9) 3. Tap the **microphone icon** to record relevant audio, such as an arrangement meeting with the family to help draft the obituary.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2026-07-16/7bf06678-78d6-4718-ae2f-b3ab55e2b9ef/screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T190545Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=01ddfda0b5b2d52efbeea360a7a06ec8d171700d39b7f7536357108027e8191b) 4. While recording, you can pause at any time and tap the button again to resume whenever you are ready.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2026-07-16/ca45665a-6a3d-4a53-b90a-c6d213a6669e/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T190545Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=c83789798e660d36a66f485d520dce80d8ba12033ce1955cf36a7c743f2e74da) 5. Once you are finished, tap the **Stop** button to complete the recording and begin processing the audio for the obituary draft.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2026-07-16/75706a3e-d664-4585-9811-3238f8484c80/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T190545Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=fa85d53f8de4695a54aff544b1aafe9b15f04cab4ac7bf438e7d0ad117150bca) 6. Your new audio file will appear on the **Heardstone Obituary Dashboard**. Depending on the length of the recording, processing may take a few minutes to complete.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2026-07-16/23a01a89-64d6-4133-8dee-046a4bea81f9/screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T190545Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=d26a0d47f3d663e51ab59a56a2e6a765fc63e912741dcfc5e52d89d8af27619e) 7. Once processing is complete, a green checkmark with the status **"Completed"** will appear. Tap the audio file to review it.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2026-07-16/d746c4c1-1342-41cb-92f5-e57cfc08fa46/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T190545Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=11403b4e21c5123152d33e2e300d24e89c5efdb34d0c4f9af2f0e261a515eb38) 8. To change the name of your newly processed audio, tap the name field and type your preferred title.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2026-07-16/9ba27edd-cfb6-4921-bd57-54564de4a2e2/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T190545Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=8f8c24e62c576c020a4fcb733e7fc89411efc2c56c488d4c3f440df3585c0d04) 9. Tap the **Play** button to listen to your recorded audio and review its quality.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2026-07-16/0eb4aeec-881e-4a41-ab75-457fc5e7d79a/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T190545Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=2e742a68eb86eeaa6d941f7448a9a72f63b8a59a7be12609116a5f43c8a7e25f) 10. Tap the **AI Summary** button to view a written overview of your recorded audio.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2026-07-16/5e9198e4-bd00-4829-b332-24f676ede85f/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T190545Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=0340ac7e3604a711ba430bae57666f26c58770b38702dfc532f1ff377e941d3c) 11. This screen displays key details extracted from your recording—such as the deceased's name, age, and interests—allowing you to quickly verify the AI's findings.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2026-07-16/0e7b1cc4-c8ea-48ea-8e95-994c1a3aba54/screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T190545Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=c7d0a26b8b50a8989d3ffe519d6cb6050c2de290d967b7578a7ec49b424c7d16) 12. Tap the **Share** button to send these details to family members for verification. Alternatively, tap the **X** icon to return to the recording settings.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2026-07-16/7bea2a42-e3f8-48f4-963d-17bfa8a519a8/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T190545Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=b069d765c31fcf39f8551e275447733c9c8dedd61c3bb144dfc418d4e41aafe5) 13. To delete a recording click the red trash symbol![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2026-07-16/377de4a8-43e4-495f-a959-5451627252e1/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T190545Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=a35df2a3fd291dd60865431e5e3204aa655d3accbdcc552c4162a7f790a0b680) 14. A pop-up will appear asking if you want to permanently delete the file. 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