of 6— Install Otter.ai and Create Your Account

What you'll accomplish

By the end of this guide, you'll have Otter.ai set up to transcribe caregiver voicemails instantly — turning a 3-minute voicemail into a searchable written record with the key action items already identified. No more replaying messages twice or scribbling on notepads.

What you'll need

A smartphone (iPhone or Android)
The Otter.ai app (free — download from App Store or Google Play)
A free Otter.ai account at otter.ai
Time needed: 10 minutes to set up
Cost: Free (300 min/month); $17/month Pro for unlimited

How-To Guide: Transcribe Caregiver Voicemails with Otter.ai

Step 1: Install Otter.ai and Create Your Account

Download the Otter.ai app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). Open it and tap Sign Up Free. Use your Google account or email.

What you should see: Otter's home screen showing "Recent Conversations" (empty on first use) and a red record button at the bottom.