Good afternoon my dear subscribers. I am glad that you liked the previous articles. There was good activity on them. Today's article is no less interesting. We will consider the topic “How to send a voice message in VK.”
Messenger developers are trying to facilitate communication in the virtual world. This is evidenced by the growing popularity of audio chats.
Since speaking information and sending it is much faster and easier. How to put letters into words using the keyboard.
In addition, they can be written down, even when typing text is not entirely convenient.
To begin with, I would like to advise you to read the article: how to insert a link into text in contact. The information from it will be useful to us today.
So, let's begin.
What is the difference between the two methods of sending messages?
The ability to communicate with each other via voice messages was added to VKontakte in 2021. It was then that for the first time everyone saw the microphone appear in the VK messenger.
Recording the message itself will not take much effort and time. However, before considering the detailed algorithm for sending messages to VK, I would like to highlight. It would be more precise to dwell on the fundamental difference between the computer method and the mobile one.
It lies in the fact that the phone does not allow you to listen to the audio recording before sending it. This makes it impossible to verify the correctness of the information contained in it.
How does an answering machine work on Android?
The Android operating system does not have a pre-installed answering machine. An exception is the Google Pixel series smartphones, where you can respond to an incoming call with a prepared SMS message.
It follows from this that there is no one answer to the question “how does an answering machine work on Android”. The operating principle and setting depend on the method through which such a function operates.
How to send a voice message to VK from an Android phone
When the VKontakte application was developed, the developers tried to make it simple and understandable. Therefore, recording a voice message is no more difficult than brushing your teeth.
To do this, first of all, we open a contact on our smartphone. And then we go to messages, where you need to select the necessary dialogue with the interlocutor.
Now we can see the key with the microphone shown. It is located next to the form where a regular text message is entered.
To record it, you need to hold it with your finger and speak the text, and when finished, just release your finger and it will go into the audio chat.
To simplify the communication process, there are some tricks:
- Firstly, you don’t have to keep your finger on the microphone all the time. You can swipe up and then the recording will continue without additional actions.
- Secondly, to send you will need to click on the airplane icon. And if a decision is made not to send, then there is a link to cancel.
- Thirdly, if you hold down the button and swipe to the left, it will be deleted.
Based on the above, we can conclude that even a beginner can handle sending an audio message.
Voice etiquette: why voice messages piss everyone off and when is it really appropriate to send them?
7 Reasons to Send Voice Messages
1. The ability to convey emotions and nuances of intonation.
2. The ability to record a voice message faster than typing.
3. The ability to avoid difficulties that occur when typing, for example, you need to send a message when it is very cold outside, or the person has poor eyesight, or poorly developed finger motor skills.
4. Spelling and punctuation errors are not visible (relevant for those who are not afraid of stylistic and spelling errors).
5. The opportunity to “talk” without reference to time and place. Everyone answers at their own pace. A voice message works as a replacement for a phone call, which can be answered at a convenient time (for example, if there is a difference in time zones or you need time to think before answering, or your schedule does not coincide).
6. In court, a voice examination can be used to determine the identity of the sender of a message. It is not always possible to prove the authorship of a text message.
7. No T9 will distort your words as he pleases.
8 reasons not to send voice messages
1. It is not always convenient for the recipient to listen to them. Unfortunately, not everyone knows that you can hold the phone to your ear so that the sound goes through the front speaker, like during a telephone conversation.
2. It is impossible to search through voice messages.
3. Listen to voice messages much longer than read them. This is especially critical in group chats.
4. In voice messages, you cannot copy, paste and forward only part of the message.
5. If a voice message arrives while a person is watching a movie or listening to music, then he will have to stop playing to listen to the voice message.
6. Audio messages weigh more than text messages. If the interlocutor is out of town, on the subway, or where the Internet connection is poor, the voice message will take much longer to load than a text message. And if the interlocutor has a limited amount of traffic, for example, in roaming, then voice messages can be expensive for him.
7. When we write, we have the opportunity to edit our thought, make it more precise and concise. When we send a voice message, we can’t help ourselves from being verbose, which takes a lot of time, first ours, and then the interlocutor’s.
8. The interlocutor cannot determine the importance of your message before listening to it. Therefore, you put him in an awkward position, and you yourself cannot count on an adequate response.
How to send a VK voice message through a computer browser
Before performing the recording process on a PC, you must first prepare. The computer must be equipped with working headphones and a microphone.
Those who own laptops benefit because the devices are already equipped with a microphone from the factory.
The microphone is launched through the “Sound” menu, where on the “Recording” tab the microphone is turned on.
But if you don’t have one or an unexpected breakdown occurs, then you can connect another device:
- Headset with 3.5 jack connector.
- External webcam.
- Special microphone.
If everything is prepared, you can start recording.
We do the following:
- First, go to the page of the desired dialogue in the browser.
- Secondly, move the mouse cursor and click on the microphone icon.
- Thirdly, the system may request permission to use the microphone. Click "Allow".
- When the recording process begins, you need to use the microphone to dictate the text of your message. And when finished you will need to press stop.
- The square will change to a blue arrow. After this, you can listen to what we have done and decide to send this important information for everyone or delete it.
- To delete an entry, use the cross on the right.
What to do if the voice message was not sent
First, check your Internet connection; to communicate in this form, it must be stable.
Secondly, you need to be sure that the speaker is in perfect order, this can be understood by the equalizer message; if the strip is straight and even, it means it is damaged or broken (it is better to take it for repair and not try to fix it yourself if you don’t understand), otherwise In this case, your speaker is normal.
If the reason for the unsuccessful sending of the message has not been identified, then it is better to write to Technical Support for Users.
The main reasons why voicemails are not sent
When surfing the Internet, I often come across posts about problems with audio messages.
First of all, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- Whether the microphone is working correctly, problems can arise with both the built-in device and the external one.
- Are microphone drivers installed?
- Check the settings in the Sound menu. The desired microphone should be activated here.
- The browser must have permission to work with the microphone. This is one of the mandatory conditions.
If the above steps do not lead to a positive result. Then you need to try to go the other way:
- Test the messages on another computer or laptop.
- Try working from a different browser. For example, if you used Google Chrome, then try installing Opera.
- Use a browser on a mobile device.
However, we should not forget about the technical problems of the social network. Maybe this is just the case. Before you panic, try sending a regular message. Maybe this function doesn't work at all now.
How to listen to an audio message
You may have received a voice recording. There are no playback difficulties. The listening methods on PC and mobile devices are identical. Let's go to the message. On the left in the list of recipients, click on the sender's name. The message field will display information received from the user. The voice message will be distinguished by the presence of a button - a triangle in a square. Click on it and playback will begin.
For many, the social network VKontakte is, first of all, a messenger. Each person has a lot of contacts in it - friends, acquaintances, business buddies, colleagues, and so on. From time to time, you may need to enter into correspondence with each of them, both personal and group.
The functionality of VKontakte messages has been growing since the launch of the social network.
At first it was possible to send only just text, then stickers and emoticons were added, and one of the latest innovations was voice messages. In this article, we will look at why they are needed, as well as how to send them. Table of contents:
Analysis of functions included in voice messages
- You can delete a message not only from yourself, but also from the person to whom it was addressed. To do this, from the mobile phone version you need to press your finger on the message. And from the computer, click on it once with the left mouse button.
- Next, click on the trash can icon and select delete for all.
- Audio messages can be forwarded to another user who was not involved in the conversation. To do this, there is a button at the top that looks like an arrow, it is called “Forward”.
- Select the required message and click on it. And then we send it to the person who needs it.
- To share a link to an audio message, you can copy it. And then place it where needed. This is possible after highlighting the desired message. And click on the copy button at the top of the VK messenger.
How to download voice
How to make a recording on Android and iOS devices is clear - there is nothing complicated about it. Sometimes it becomes necessary to upload a ready-made voice to another social network, for example, to share with a friend. Or if you need the recording to be on your computer. How to download a voice message in Telegram using the example of a PC program:
- Open a dialogue with the desired voice.
- Right-click on the message and select “Save as...” from the context menu.
- Specify the location on your computer where the voice message will be saved.
Instructions for iPhone phones:
- Open the dialog, press your finger on any message until a menu appears.
- Click "More".
- Click on the square icon with an up arrow.
- Select where the file will be saved.
For Android (there is no direct download, you can only save to “Favorites”):
- Open a conversation with the voice.
- Press and hold your finger on an audio message until an arrow appears in the upper right corner.
- Click it, then “Forward” - “Favorites”.
