In this article I’ll talk about using your Android device as a dictate box for your CAT tool or any other program where you need to type on your computer. Before going into specifics of this little recipe, let us overview the components in general. You’ll need these ingredients:

1. Android keyboard that has a voice recognition option.
2. Android application that works as a remote keyboard for your computer.
3. Desktop application that receives input from the Android remote app.

There are quite a few nice Android keyboards and Android remote controls out there that would allow you to brew a similar goody, but I’ll describe what I believe is the most efficient mix. Continue reading →