🎙️How to enter voice operations in Telegram

This article will help you master the functionality of voice input of transactions in Telegram using the FIN AI voice assistant. Using this tool makes adding transactions as fast and convenient as possible, especially when you don't have time for manual data entry.

How voice input works

Access via Telegram bot

  1. Open a chat with the FIN AI Telegram bot, available after registering an account - FIN - AI Financial Assistant.

  2. Hold down the microphone icon to record voice commands.

  3. After sending the command, the bot automatically analyzes the information and creates a preliminary operation for confirmation.

Mark the microphone in the Chatbot to record voice commands

User case:

Caren is in a coffee shop. She opens the FIN AI Telegram bot and says: "Add an expense of 10 USD for coffee". A few seconds later, the bot processes the request and adds the transaction to the Cafes and Restaurants category.

Step-by-step instructions

Format of voice commands

To add an expense, income, or transfer by voice:

  • Use the format: "Add [transaction type] [amount] [currency] to [category]".

For example: "Add the cost of 500 hryvnias for groceries","Income 1500 UAH salary".

The bot recognizes:

  • Transaction type: Expense, Income, Transfer.

  • Amount: A numeric value.

  • Currency: USD, EUR, etc.

  • Category: For example, "Food", "Transportation".

Transaction recognition

Automatic categorization by voice commands

  1. After you send a voice command, the bot automatically analyzes it and makes a decision:

  • Defines the type of transaction (expense or income).

  • Links the transaction to the appropriate account and category.

  • Specifies the currency and amount.

  1. The system offers a preview of the created transaction. You can:

  • Confirm by clicking the "Add" button.

  • Make changes in the "Edit" section.

  • Cancel using the "Cancel" button.

Preview of the created operation

User case:

Benny said: "Add an expense of 57 USD for fuel". The system automatically categorized the transaction as "Transportation" and offered it for confirmation.

What to do if the voice command is not recognized

  1. Causes of recognition errors:

  • Inappropriate team format.

  • Complex or incorrectly worded phrases.

  • Background noise during recording.

  1. Solution:

  • Repeat the command more clearly, using the correct format.

  • If the command is not recognized again, click Edit to manually correct the proposed operation.

  • In case of persistent errors, please contact the support team via Telegram bot.

This functionality greatly simplifies the process of financial accounting, allowing you to add transactions even on the go. The FIN AI voice assistant becomes your reliable assistant in daily financial management.

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