Getting Started with Ambient Scribe for iOS
Article Type: User Guide
Target Audience: iOS Users
Last Updated: January 2026
Overview
Ambient Scribe for iOS brings AI-powered medical transcription to your iPhone. Record patient encounters, generate clinical notes, and seamlessly integrate with your workflow - all from your mobile device.
Requirements
iPhone running iOS 16.0 or later
Active Ambient Scribe account
Stable internet connection
Microphone access
Download the App
Open the App Store on your iPhone
Search for "Ambient Scribe"
Tap Get to download
Wait for installation to complete
Sign In to Your Account
Option 1: Email Sign-In
Open Ambient Scribe
Enter your email address
Tap Continue
Check your email for a verification code
Enter the code to complete sign-in
Option 2: Sign In with Google
Open Ambient Scribe
Tap Continue with Google
Select your Google account
Authorize the connection
Option 3: Sign In with Microsoft
Open Ambient Scribe
Tap Continue with Microsoft
Enter your Microsoft credentials
Authorize the connection
Option 4: EHR Single Sign-On
If your organization uses EHR-based authentication:
Launch Ambient Scribe from your EHR application
Authentication happens automatically
You'll be signed in with your EHR credentials
Initial Setup
Grant Microphone Access
When prompted, tap Allow to grant microphone access. This is required for recording patient encounters.
If you accidentally denied access:
1. Go to iPhone Settings
2. Scroll to Ambient Scribe
3. Toggle Microphone to On
Select Your Default Template
Tap the Settings gear icon
Navigate to Note Template
Choose your preferred template format
Templates include SOAP, H&P, Progress Note, and more
Set Your Language Preferences
Go to Settings
Set Encounter Language (language spoken during encounters)
Set Note Language (language for generated notes)
Your First Recording
Starting an Encounter
From the home screen, tap New Encounter
Ensure you're in a quiet environment
Tap the Record button
Begin your patient conversation
During the Recording
Speak naturally - the AI handles different accents and speech patterns
You'll see live transcription as you speak
The red indicator shows recording is active
Pausing and Resuming
Tap Pause if you need to take a break
Tap Resume to continue recording
Recording time is tracked automatically
Ending the Encounter
Tap Stop when the encounter is complete
The app will process your recording
Your note will be generated automatically
Viewing Your Notes
Notes appear on the home screen after generation
Tap any note to view the full content
Notes are synced across all your devices
What's Different on iOS
Mobile-Optimized Features
Quick Start: One-tap recording from the home screen
Background Recording: Continue recording while using other apps
Push Notifications: Get notified when notes are ready
Offline Access: View previously generated notes without internet
Synced with Web and Desktop
Your iOS app syncs with the web and desktop versions:
- Notes created on any device appear everywhere
- Settings sync across platforms
- Templates are available on all devices
Troubleshooting
"Microphone access required"
Open iPhone Settings
Find Ambient Scribe
Enable Microphone permission
Recording stops unexpectedly
Check that Low Power Mode is disabled
Ensure the app has background refresh enabled
Keep the phone charged during long recordings
Notes not syncing
Check your internet connection
Pull down to refresh the notes list
Sign out and sign back in if issues persist
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Need Help?
If you're having trouble getting started, contact support and we'll help you get set up.