When your Ring is connected to your Mac, you can switch between dictating into apps and chatting with Stream.
Dictation or Chat?
| Dictation | Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| What happens | Stream types what you say | Stream answers, saves notes, sets reminders |
| Where it goes | The text field on your Mac | Stream on iOS |
| Gesture | Swipe up | Swipe down |
| You feel | A pulse, then a ramp | A short pulse |
Switch between modes
- Swipe up on the touchpad for Dictation.
- Swipe down for Chat.
The toggle on the right side of your screen shows which mode you're in. It grows slightly while you're using it. The mode stays until you change it.
Manage your Mac connection
Your Ring can stay connected to your Mac even when you're away from your computer. You can set Stream to disconnect automatically after a period of inactivity, or disconnect it yourself.
Disconnect when idle
Choose how long your Mac can be inactive before Stream disconnects.
- Click the Stream icon in your Mac's menu bar.
- Select Disconnect When Inactive.
- Choose 5 min, 10 min, or 15 min. Select Off to keep your Ring connected.
Stream reconnects when you start using your Mac again.
Disconnect manually
Want to stop using your Ring with your Mac? You can disconnect it anytime from either device:
On Mac
Click the Stream icon in the menu bar and toggle off Connected to desktop.
On iPhone
- In Stream, tap the Ring icon in the top right.
-
In the Ring menu that opens, tap Disconnect [your Mac’s name]
Having trouble?
See Dictated text doesn't appear where expected.
Need help?
Email support@sandbar.com, or in Stream iOS:
Settings → Get Support
We usually reply within one business day.