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Speaker-labeled transcript
Every word captured and attributed by speaker. Searchable, timestamped, and exportable for reference or compliance.
Recording device for phone calls (iPhone & Android)
Captures both sides of any call. No app required, no OS restriction, no bot.
Plaud Note Pro is the physical recording device for phone calls that works with iPhone and Android. Place it next to your phone in phone-call mode and it captures the speaker audio directly. Walk away from every important call with a full transcript, structured summary, and action items from the Plaud App.
Trusted by 2M+ users globally since 2023
What a physical recording device for phone calls does differently
Every phone call captured. No app, no OS restriction, no bot.
Plaud Note Pro is the physical recording device for phone calls that works on iPhone and Android regardless of iOS or Android OS restrictions. Call recording apps rely on OS-level access that Apple and many Android manufacturers block by default. Plaud Note Pro bypasses the restriction entirely by capturing audio directly from the phone speaker in phone-call mode. Place it next to your phone and tap once. It records both sides, then the Plaud App delivers a full transcript and summary in under 60 seconds.
Demo
3 artifacts, ready when the call ends
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AI call summary
Key decisions, commitments, and follow-up actions extracted automatically from the conversation.
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Shareable notes
Paste the structured summary directly into your CRM, Slack, or email. No reformatting and no manual entry.
Works with every call type, on any phone
iPhone calls (iOS 18 and earlier)Android calls (all devices and versions)Outgoing callsIncoming callsBusiness calls and client callsInsurance, medical, and legal callsAny phone, no plugin needed
Plaud Note Pro sits next to your phone in phone-call mode. No app permissions required and no OS restriction applies.
Workflow fit
Is Plaud Note Pro the recording device for phone calls that fits your workflow?
Most call recording solutions are apps that require OS-level access Apple and Android often block. Plaud Note Pro is a physical device that captures audio directly from the speaker. Check whether the difference fits your workflow.
What you need
Plaud handles it
Why it works
You need to record business or client calls on an iPhone but iOS blocks third-party recording apps
Plaud Note Pro captures the speaker audio directly in phone-call mode. It does not require iOS permission and works on every iPhone model.
You take important calls on Android and your device blocks or limits call recording in your region
Plaud Note Pro works independently of the Android OS recording API. Place it next to your phone and it captures both sides regardless of device model or Android version.
You need a record of insurance, medical, or legal phone calls for personal reference
Plaud Note Pro records the full call and produces a verbatim transcript in the Plaud App. Nothing is missed and the audio stays on-device until you choose to process it.
You take client calls throughout the day and need a structured summary before the next call starts
Plaud Note Pro produces a transcript and call summary automatically. Ready for CRM entry or follow-up email before the next call.
You handle calls in multiple languages and need accurate transcription across them
Plaud Note Pro transcribes in 112 languages with speaker identification. Summaries are produced in the language of the recording.
You want a hardware solution that does not require a subscription app on your phone
Plaud Note Pro is a one-time purchase. No app subscription is required for call recording. The Plaud App handles transcription and summary on demand.
Built for your role
Built for anyone who needs an accurate record of phone conversations
Pick the role closest to yours.
Freelancers and independent contractors
Pain
Client calls happen on personal phones where iOS and Android block recording apps. Important project details, rates, and deliverable agreements go undocumented.
How Plaud helps
Plaud Note Pro records the full call in phone-call mode without requiring any app permission on your phone. Transcript and summary are ready in the Plaud App when the call ends.
Best output
Call transcriptSmall business owners
Pain
Phone calls with clients, vendors, and partners contain commitments and decisions that need a clear record. Relying on memory after a busy day of calls leads to missed follow-ups.
How Plaud helps
Plaud Note Pro captures every call and produces a structured summary with decisions and action items. Ready before the next call starts.
Best output
Call summaryAnyone with important personal calls
Pain
Insurance claims, medical consultations, and legal conversations happen over the phone. These are high-stakes calls where having an accurate record matters.
How Plaud helps
Plaud Note Pro records the full conversation and produces a searchable transcript. Listen back or search by keyword whenever you need to refer to what was said.
Best output
Full transcriptHow it works as your recording device for phone calls
How Plaud Note Pro records your iPhone and Android phone calls
Stage
What you do
What Plaud delivers
Before
In many US states, you must inform the other party before recording a phone call. Check your state's recording consent laws. Then place Plaud Note Pro next to your phone in phone-call mode and tap once.
Starts immediately. 50hr battery covers a full week of calls without charging. No app permission needed and no OS restriction applies.
During
Make or take your call on your iPhone or Android phone as normal. Plaud Note Pro sits beside your phone and captures the speaker output directly.
Captures both sides of the conversation in real time. Works with any iPhone model and any Android device or version.
After
Tap stop. Open the Plaud App.
Your recording device for phone calls delivers the result: full speaker-labeled transcript, structured summary, and key action items. Ready before your next call starts.
Share
Hit export.
Transcript and summary pushed to your CRM, Slack, Notion, or email in one tap. Full audio kept on-device for reference or compliance.
Compliance & trust
Record phone calls safely and legally
Phone call recording laws
US federal law requires one-party consent, but many states including California, Florida, and Washington require all-party consent. Always inform the other caller before recording a phone call in those states. Check your state's law before you record.
Privacy by design
Recordings stay on-device until you choose to process them. No background uploads and no audio sent to third-party servers during the call.
Encrypted storage
AES-256 encryption in transit and at rest. Your call audio is never used to train AI models.
Data handling
You control when audio is processed and what happens to it. Delete any recording from the Plaud App at any time.
Why people switch
Why people searching for a recording device for phone calls choose Plaud instead
Based on buyer reviews and community posts about phone call recording, these are the three setups people came from and the specific reasons they switched.
Switched from
Switched from
Call recording apps
Most common starting point for iPhone users
"Every app I tried either stopped working after an iOS update or required a confusing three-way call merge just to capture audio. I needed something that just worked every time."
Why they left
- iOS restrictions block direct call recording for most third-party apps
- Many apps rely on call merging, which reduces audio quality and adds friction
- Subscription fees add up with no guarantee the app stays functional after OS updates
What Plaud does instead
- Plaud Note Pro captures audio directly from the speaker without any iOS permission
- No call merging, no routing workaround, and no app update dependency
- One-time hardware purchase that works regardless of iOS version
Switched from
Switched from
Google Voice
Free option used before hardware recorders
"Google Voice only records incoming calls and you have to press 4 to start. I kept missing the start of calls and outgoing calls were never captured at all."
Why they left
- Records incoming calls only. Outgoing calls are not covered
- Manual trigger during the call means the start of conversations is often missed
- Requires a Google Voice number, which is not always practical for business calls
What Plaud does instead
- Plaud Note Pro records incoming and outgoing calls without any manual trigger after setup
- Works with your existing phone number on iPhone and Android
- Records both sides automatically from call start to call end
Switched from
Switched from
Speakerphone and second device
Most universal manual workaround
"Putting the call on speaker and recording with my laptop worked, but the audio quality was poor and I still had to transcribe everything manually afterward."
Why they left
- Audio quality suffers because the second device picks up room echo
- Manual transcription takes 30 to 60 minutes per hour of audio
- Awkward setup that draws attention when recording in an office or shared space
What Plaud does instead
- Plaud Note Pro captures the speaker output in phone-call mode for clean, direct audio
- Plaud Intelligence transcribes and summarizes automatically. No manual work required.
- Small, purpose-built device that sits next to your phone without drawing attention
Stop missing what was said on your calls. Start every follow-up with the full record.
Get Plaud Note Pro, the recording device for phone calls on iPhone and Android.
Customer stories
What people say about recording phone calls with Plaud
IT Consulting
“I paid $300 a year, and I make probably an extra couple thousand dollars a month in things I would have forgotten. Every phone call I have is now documented.”
Read story →
Sales
“It allows us to focus, speed up follow-up, close deals faster, and keep everybody aligned. No more reconstructing what was said on the call.”
Read story →
Founder
“This is my administrative assistant. This is what takes my notes, gives me my to-do list, tasks, and management. Every call is documented now.”
Read story →Real Plaud customers. Full stories at plaud.ai/blogs/user-story.
Recommended devices
Choose the right recording device for phone calls
Pick the form factor that fits how you take calls.
If you...
Take business and client calls on iPhone or Android and want a hardware solution that bypasses OS restrictions
→ PickPlaud Note Pro
If you...
Need a wearable recorder for in-person conversations and the occasional phone call
→ PickPlaud NotePin S
If you...
Take primarily phone calls and want a lightweight recorder that attaches to your iPhone
→ PickPlaud Note
physical AI call recorder
Plaud Note Pro
Best recording device for phone calls on iPhone and Android
- Phone-call mode captures both sides directly from the speaker
- Works with every iPhone and Android device, no OS permission needed
- 50hr battery covers a full week of calls without charging
wearable physical AI recorder
Plaud NotePin S
Best for in-person conversations and wearable capture
- 17.4 g wearable design, worn as lanyard, wristband, or clip
- 20hr continuous recording
- Records in-person meetings hands-free at any location
AI voice recorder
Plaud Note
Best for iPhone call recording with MagSafe attachment
- Attaches to iPhone via MagSafe for hands-free call capture
- 20hr battery
- One-tap recording, no app on call
30-day money-back
1-year warranty
Lifetime support
Frequently asked questions
Which device is best for recording audio?
The right choice depends on what you are recording. For phone calls on iPhone and Android, Plaud Note Pro is the strongest hardware option because it captures both sides of any call in phone-call mode without relying on OS-level permission. For in-person conversations, Plaud NotePin S is a wearable option that captures hands-free.
Where is my phone recording?
On iPhone, voice recordings are stored in the Voice Memos app or the Notes app depending on your iOS version. On Android, recordings are typically saved in the native Recorder app or Phone app storage. With Plaud Note Pro, your call recording is stored on-device in the Plaud App and processed only when you choose to generate a transcript.
What's the best recording app for iPhone?
Native iOS call recording became available in iOS 18 in supported regions. For full coverage including older iOS versions, Android devices, and outgoing calls in all regions, a hardware recorder like Plaud Note Pro works independently of the iOS recording API and captures every call without restrictions.
Is it legal to record phone calls?
Laws vary by state and country. US federal law requires one-party consent, meaning you can record a call you are part of. However, California, Florida, Washington, and several other states require all-party consent. Always inform the other party before recording a call and check your state's specific law. The Plaud App includes a disclosure beep to help cover the notification step.
Why can't I record phone calls directly on iPhone?
Apple restricts third-party apps from accessing the call audio stream on iOS for privacy reasons. This means most call recording apps either require a three-way call merge workaround or stop working after iOS updates. Plaud Note Pro bypasses this restriction entirely by capturing the audio from the phone speaker directly as a physical device, with no iOS permission required.
Does Plaud Note Pro work with Android phones?
Yes. Plaud Note Pro works with any Android phone regardless of manufacturer or Android version. Place it next to your Android phone in phone-call mode and it captures both sides of the call through the speaker. It does not rely on any Android recording API, so regional restrictions and manufacturer limitations do not apply.
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