AI-powered assistant for interviews, speeches, revision, podcasts & conversations
Tired of AI interviews and rapid-fire questions where you have no time to think?
Get your own back with TalkBuoy.
Interview, Speech Q&A, Podcast, or Conversation - TalkBuoy adapts to the situation.
TalkBuoy uses your microphone to hear what the other person says in real time.
AI-generated responses appear on screen within seconds - read them, adapt them, or use them as inspiration.
Choose the mode that fits your situation. Each one tailors how TalkBuoy listens and responds.
For job interviews and professional meetings. Upload your CV and add notes about your experience. TalkBuoy listens to the interviewer's questions and suggests 2-3 tailored answers that reference your real skills and background. Use voice calibration so it only responds to the interviewer, not you.
For audience questions after a talk or presentation. Paste your speaker notes or slides summary. When someone asks a question, TalkBuoy suggests answers based on your material - including a diplomatic option for tricky questions. It can also search the web if a question needs current data.
For podcast appearances, panels, and media interviews. Add your bio and talking points. TalkBuoy suggests conversational, story-driven answers - one with an anecdote, one direct, and one quotable. Keeps you sounding natural and prepared without a script.
For everyday chats, networking events, or any situation where you want backup. No prep needed - just start listening. TalkBuoy suggests casual, natural responses with varied tones: warm, light-hearted, or thoughtful. Great for social situations or when speaking in a second language.
For studying and exam prep. Paste your notes or study material. Say "quiz me" and TalkBuoy asks you questions from your notes, marks your answers, and explains what you got wrong. Say "read" or "tell me about [topic]" to have it summarise sections. Skip voice calibration in this mode so TalkBuoy hears you and you can talk to it directly - it becomes a hands-free study partner.
TalkBuoy hears through your mic. Make sure the other person's voice is audible - turn the speaker volume up and check your phone isn't on silent.
Phone calls lock the microphone - TalkBuoy can't listen on the same phone as your call, even as a PWA. Take the call on your phone (on speaker) and run TalkBuoy on a laptop or tablet nearby. For video calls on a laptop, just open TalkBuoy in another tab.
In face-to-face interviews or meetings, wear earbuds with a mic. The mic picks up everyone in the room while TalkBuoy's suggestions stay private - only you can see and hear them.
Record the 5-second voice sample before starting. This lets TalkBuoy filter out your voice and only respond to the other person.
Position the speaker close to your mic and minimise background noise for the best transcription accuracy.
🔈 Text-to-speech is free on all plans - suggestions can be read aloud using your browser's voices at no cost. Premium AI voices are included with paid plans.
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TalkBuoy is an AI-powered real-time assistant that listens to conversations through your microphone, suggests smart responses on screen, and speaks them in your ear. It's designed for job interviews, Q&A sessions after presentations, podcast appearances, and everyday conversations where you want a bit of backup.
No. Audio is streamed to our servers for real-time transcription and then immediately discarded. We do not store, save, or replay any audio recordings. Transcripts are held only for the duration of your session.
Before starting a session you can record a short 5-second voice sample. TalkBuoy uses this to recognise your voice and filter it out, so it only transcribes and responds to the other person speaking.
Yes! There are a few ways to use it during calls:
Video calls (Zoom, Teams, Meet): Open TalkBuoy in a browser tab alongside your call. With speakers on, your mic picks up what the other person says and suggestions appear on screen.
Two-device setup: Join the call on your phone and place it near your laptop running TalkBuoy. The laptop mic hears the call audio from your phone speaker.
Virtual audio routing (advanced): Use tools like VB-Cable (Windows) or BlackHole (Mac) to route your call's audio output directly into TalkBuoy's mic input for cleaner capture without background noise.
Smart auto-mute: When TalkBuoy reads a suggestion aloud (Speaker On), it automatically mutes the mic so it doesn't transcribe its own voice. Your voice is also filtered out using the voice calibration you set up before the session.
In-person meetings: Wear earbuds with a mic and run TalkBuoy on your phone or laptop. The mic picks up everyone else in the room while suggestions stay private to you on screen (or read aloud through your earbuds).
Important - two devices required for phone calls: Phone calls lock the microphone at the OS level. You cannot run TalkBuoy on the same phone as your call - not in the browser, not as a PWA. You need a second device (laptop or tablet) running TalkBuoy while the call plays on speaker from your phone. Make sure the phone is not on silent, the speaker volume is up, and the phone is placed close to your laptop mic.
TalkBuoy works in any modern browser with microphone access - Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari on desktop and mobile. You can also install it as a PWA (Progressive Web App) for a native app experience.
TalkBuoy can be installed as an app directly from your browser - no app store needed.
iPhone / iPad (Safari):
Android (Chrome):
Desktop (Chrome / Edge): Click the install icon in the address bar, or go to the browser menu and select "Install TalkBuoy".
Yes! TalkBuoy includes free text-to-speech using your browser's built-in voices. You can have suggestions read aloud at no extra cost on any plan, including the free trial.
If you'd like a more natural, lifelike experience, premium AI voices (powered by OpenAI) are available on paid plans (Student, Pro, or Plus). But the free voices work great and are always available.
Yes, you can cancel at any time from your profile menu. You'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. Subscriptions are managed securely through Stripe.
When your 10 free minutes are used up, you'll be prompted to upgrade. Your account and any uploaded CVs are kept - just pick a plan to continue.
Last updated: February 2026
By creating an account or using TalkBuoy ("the Service"), you agree to these terms.
TalkBuoy provides real-time AI-generated response suggestions based on audio input from your device microphone. The Service is provided "as is" and is intended as a conversational aid, not a replacement for your own judgement.
You must provide a valid email address to create an account. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure. One account per person; accounts are non-transferable.
You agree not to use TalkBuoy to: (a) violate any law or regulation; (b) deceive others in a harmful or fraudulent manner; (c) infringe on the rights of others; (d) attempt to reverse-engineer, abuse, or overload the Service.
Paid plans are billed monthly through Stripe. You may cancel at any time; access continues until the end of the billing period. Refunds are not provided for partial months. Prices may change with 30 days' notice.
Audio is streamed for real-time processing and never stored. See our Privacy Policy below for full details on data handling.
TalkBuoy is provided without warranty. We are not liable for any decisions you make based on AI-generated suggestions, or for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Service.
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. You may delete your account at any time from the profile menu.
We may update these terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notice.
Last updated: February 2026
Your privacy matters. This policy explains what data TalkBuoy collects, how it's used, and your rights.
Account information: Email address and authentication provider (Google or email/password), stored in Firebase Authentication.
Usage data: Plan type, minutes used, and billing status, stored in Firestore.
Payment data: Handled entirely by Stripe. We store only your Stripe customer ID and subscription ID - never card numbers or bank details.
Uploaded documents: CVs or notes you upload are processed to extract text and then stored only for the duration of your session.
Audio from your microphone is streamed to our servers in real time for transcription. Audio is never recorded, stored, or replayed. Transcripts exist only in memory during your active session and are discarded when the session ends.
To provide and improve the Service, manage your subscription, and communicate important account updates. We do not sell your data to third parties.
Firebase (Google): Authentication and database. Stripe: Payment processing. OpenAI: AI language model for generating suggestions. These services have their own privacy policies.
Account data is retained while your account is active. When you delete your account, all associated data (Firestore profile, Firebase Auth record) is permanently removed.
You can: access your data (visible in your profile), reset your password, export your information by contacting us, and delete your account at any time.
We use HTTPS for all data in transit, Firebase security rules for stored data, and Stripe's PCI-compliant infrastructure for payments.
For privacy questions or data requests, contact us at info@toolsonfire.com.
AI-powered assistant for interviews, speeches, revision, podcasts & conversations
Upload your resume or CV so TalkBuoy can reference your real experience, skills, and achievements in its suggested answers. Most useful for Interview Mode. You can skip this for other modes.
Most useful for Interview Mode. Pre-write answers for questions you expect to be asked.
How it works: Type a keyword (e.g. "strengths") and write your answer. During the session, when the interviewer says that keyword, your pre-written answer appears and is read aloud instantly - no waiting for AI.
This teaches TalkBuoy what your voice sounds like so it can ignore you and only respond to the other person.
Test your microphone to make sure TalkBuoy can hear audio. You should see the green bar move when you speak or play sound. Once it works, tap Start Listening to begin your session.
After you start, TalkBuoy will listen through your mic and show suggested responses on the next screen. In Revision Mode, say "quiz me" or tap the Quiz Me button to get started.
This is a standalone tool - it is not part of a session. Type or paste any text and tap Read Aloud to hear it spoken. Use this to practise answers before a session, test your earbuds, or hear text spoken back to you.
Free browser voices are included on all plans, including the free trial. Tick "Premium voice" for higher-quality AI voices (paid plans only).
Listening... speak or play audio near your mic.
Suggestions will appear here after they finish speaking.