AI-powered assistant for interviews, speeches, revision, podcasts & conversations
Tired of AI interviews and rapid-fire questions where you have no time to think?
Get your own back with TalkBuoy.
Interview, Speech Q&A, Podcast, or Conversation — TalkBuoy adapts to the situation.
TalkBuoy uses your microphone to hear what the other person says in real time.
AI-generated responses appear on screen within seconds — read them, adapt them, or use them as inspiration.
TalkBuoy hears through your mic. Make sure the other person's voice is audible — turn the speaker volume up and check your phone isn't on silent.
Phone calls lock the microphone — TalkBuoy can't listen on the same phone as your call, even as a PWA. Take the call on your phone (on speaker) and run TalkBuoy on a laptop or tablet nearby. For video calls on a laptop, just open TalkBuoy in another tab.
In face-to-face interviews or meetings, wear earbuds with a mic. The mic picks up everyone in the room while TalkBuoy's suggestions stay private — only you can see and hear them.
Record the 5-second voice sample before starting. This lets TalkBuoy filter out your voice and only respond to the other person.
Position the speaker close to your mic and minimise background noise for the best transcription accuracy.
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TalkBuoy is an AI-powered real-time assistant that listens to conversations through your microphone, suggests smart responses on screen, and speaks them in your ear. It's designed for job interviews, Q&A sessions after presentations, podcast appearances, and everyday conversations where you want a bit of backup.
No. Audio is streamed to our servers for real-time transcription and then immediately discarded. We do not store, save, or replay any audio recordings. Transcripts are held only for the duration of your session.
Before starting a session you can record a short 5-second voice sample. TalkBuoy uses this to recognise your voice and filter it out, so it only transcribes and responds to the other person speaking.
Yes! There are a few ways to use it during calls:
Video calls (Zoom, Teams, Meet): Open TalkBuoy in a browser tab alongside your call. With speakers on, your mic picks up what the other person says and suggestions appear on screen.
Two-device setup: Join the call on your phone and place it near your laptop running TalkBuoy. The laptop mic hears the call audio from your phone speaker.
Virtual audio routing (advanced): Use tools like VB-Cable (Windows) or BlackHole (Mac) to route your call's audio output directly into TalkBuoy's mic input for cleaner capture without background noise.
Smart auto-mute: When TalkBuoy reads a suggestion aloud (Speaker On), it automatically mutes the mic so it doesn't transcribe its own voice. Your voice is also filtered out using the voice calibration you set up before the session.
In-person meetings: Wear earbuds with a mic and run TalkBuoy on your phone or laptop. The mic picks up everyone else in the room while suggestions stay private to you on screen (or read aloud through your earbuds).
Important — two devices required for phone calls: Phone calls lock the microphone at the OS level. You cannot run TalkBuoy on the same phone as your call — not in the browser, not as a PWA. You need a second device (laptop or tablet) running TalkBuoy while the call plays on speaker from your phone. Make sure the phone is not on silent, the speaker volume is up, and the phone is placed close to your laptop mic.
TalkBuoy works in any modern browser with microphone access — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari on desktop and mobile. You can also install it as a PWA (Progressive Web App) for a native app experience: just tap "Add to Home Screen" or "Install" in your browser menu.
Yes, you can cancel at any time from your profile menu. You'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. Subscriptions are managed securely through Stripe.
When your 10 free minutes are used up, you'll be prompted to upgrade. Your account and any uploaded CVs are kept — just pick a plan to continue.
Last updated: February 2026
By creating an account or using TalkBuoy ("the Service"), you agree to these terms.
TalkBuoy provides real-time AI-generated response suggestions based on audio input from your device microphone. The Service is provided "as is" and is intended as a conversational aid, not a replacement for your own judgement.
You must provide a valid email address to create an account. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure. One account per person; accounts are non-transferable.
You agree not to use TalkBuoy to: (a) violate any law or regulation; (b) deceive others in a harmful or fraudulent manner; (c) infringe on the rights of others; (d) attempt to reverse-engineer, abuse, or overload the Service.
Paid plans are billed monthly through Stripe. You may cancel at any time; access continues until the end of the billing period. Refunds are not provided for partial months. Prices may change with 30 days' notice.
Audio is streamed for real-time processing and never stored. See our Privacy Policy below for full details on data handling.
TalkBuoy is provided without warranty. We are not liable for any decisions you make based on AI-generated suggestions, or for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Service.
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. You may delete your account at any time from the profile menu.
We may update these terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notice.
Last updated: February 2026
Your privacy matters. This policy explains what data TalkBuoy collects, how it's used, and your rights.
Account information: Email address and authentication provider (Google or email/password), stored in Firebase Authentication.
Usage data: Plan type, minutes used, and billing status, stored in Firestore.
Payment data: Handled entirely by Stripe. We store only your Stripe customer ID and subscription ID — never card numbers or bank details.
Uploaded documents: CVs or notes you upload are processed to extract text and then stored only for the duration of your session.
Audio from your microphone is streamed to our servers in real time for transcription. Audio is never recorded, stored, or replayed. Transcripts exist only in memory during your active session and are discarded when the session ends.
To provide and improve the Service, manage your subscription, and communicate important account updates. We do not sell your data to third parties.
Firebase (Google): Authentication and database. Stripe: Payment processing. OpenAI: AI language model for generating suggestions. These services have their own privacy policies.
Account data is retained while your account is active. When you delete your account, all associated data (Firestore profile, Firebase Auth record) is permanently removed.
You can: access your data (visible in your profile), reset your password, export your information by contacting us, and delete your account at any time.
We use HTTPS for all data in transit, Firebase security rules for stored data, and Stripe's PCI-compliant infrastructure for payments.
For privacy questions or data requests, contact us at info@toolsonfire.com.
AI-powered assistant for interviews, speeches, revision, podcasts & conversations
Upload your resume, notes, or talking points so responses can reference your background.
Pre-write answers for common questions. When the interviewer says the keyword, your notes are read aloud instantly — no AI delay.
You have two ways to use TalkBuoy:
Test your microphone first, then start the session.
Type or paste any text and have it read aloud.
Listening... speak or play audio near your mic.
Suggestions will appear here after they finish speaking.