Configuring your mobile device as a dictation source

To use your mobile device as a dictation source, your device and the computer where Dragon is installed must be on the same wireless network. For network considerations, see Network considerations for the Dragon Remote Microphone application.

Complete the following steps to use your mobile device as a dictation source.

Step	Task
Step 1	Download and install the Dragon Remote Microphone application on your device. You can download the app from: Apple iTunes (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad) Google Play (Android) http://www.nuance.com/dragon/remote-microphone/index.htm
Step 2	Do one of the following: Create a new user profile with the Dragon Remote Microphone app as a dictation source. Add the Dragon Remote Microphone app as a dictation source to your existing user profile. When you add the app as a dictation source, you'll configure the app to allow your device to find your computer. For more information, see Adding the Dragon Remote Microphone application as a dictation source below.

Adding the Dragon Remote Microphone application as a dictation source

Do the following on the computer where Dragon is installed.

1. From the DragonBar, select Profile>Manage Dictation Sources.

   The Manage Dictation Sources dialog box opens.

2. Click Add New Dictation Source.

   The Add a Dictation Source dialog box opens.

3. Select Dragon Remote Microphone Application, and then click Next.

   Dragon customizes itself. When complete, the Microphone Connection dialog box opens.

4. Do one of the following to allow your device to find your computer:

   • If you have an Apple device and you have Bonjour installed and running on your computer, use Bonjour.

     For more information, see Using Bonjour with the Dragon Remote Microphone Application.

   • If your device has a camera, use it to scan the barcode shown in the Microphone Connection dialog box.

     For more information, see Using a barcode

   • Add the configuration manually in the Dragon Remote Microphone application.

     For more information, see Manual entry/Communication information dialog box

5. Click Next.

   The Test your audio device dialog box appears.

6. Tap the microphone button in the app.
7. Click Start in the Test your audio device dialog box.
8. Read the text shown on the screen.

9. Click Next, then click Finish.

   You can now tap the app's microphone button and begin dictating.

Related procedures	Additional information
Working with dictation sources	About using your mobile device as a dictation source
	Network considerations for the Dragon Remote Microphone application