Spiik

How-to guide

How to record and transcribe calls on a Mac, with no bot

The short answer

In Spiik for Mac, open the menu next to the record button and choose Mic & System Audio, then record. Spiik records both sides of the call: your voice from the microphone and the other participants from your Mac's audio, mixed into one recording. It works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex and browser videos, with no bot joining the call.

Record a call on your Mac

  1. Install Spiik from the Mac App Store. Recording calls needs macOS 15.2 or later.
  2. Start a new recording, then open the menu next to the record button and choose Mic & System Audio.
  3. If prompted, allow Spiik to record the screen and system audio in System Settings → Privacy & Security.
  4. Tell everyone on the call that you're recording, then start recording in Spiik.
  5. Stop when you're done. Spiik transcribes the call, and you can rename each speaker and open AI Tools for notes.

Why this beats a meeting bot

A bot is another participant that hosts can block. Recording from your Mac works in any app that plays sound, and the recording stays in your library, where you can tap any line to hear it again.

Recording consent: laws differ by country and state, and many require consent from everyone on the call. Telling people up front is both the safe and the polite thing to do.

What to do with the transcript

Ask "what did we decide about the date?" in the chat, generate structured notes with action items, and export the transcript as text or PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Can I record a Zoom call on a Mac without the host knowing?

You shouldn't record anyone without telling them. A recording captured from your own Mac won't appear as a bot, so it's on you to tell people and follow local law.

Does this work on iPhone?

On an iPhone, Spiik records through the microphone, so it works best for in-person conversations. For calls, use the Mac.

Do I need Zoom's paid plan?

No. Spiik captures sound from your Mac, so your Zoom plan doesn't matter.

Does Spiik record the other people on the call, or only me?

Both. Mic & System Audio mixes your microphone with your Mac's audio, so the other participants' voices from Zoom, Teams, Google Meet or any other app end up in the same recording and transcript.

Does Spiik start recording automatically when a meeting begins?

No. You start each recording yourself, so nothing is captured by accident.

Your next recording starts here.

Spiik is an AI voice recorder and transcription app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, made by Fadel.io OÜ in Estonia. It records, transcribes and translates in 100+ languages, labels speakers, and turns a recording into notes, summaries, quizzes, flashcards and mind maps. It has 4.5 stars from 20,000+ App Store ratings worldwide. Spiik Pro costs $49.99 a year with a 7-day free trial, or $9.99 a month, in the US.

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