Does speakeasy work with any website?

speakeasy works with most article-based websites including news sites, blogs, Medium, and Substack. Twitter threads require in-app WebView extraction, which speakeasy handles automatically.

Is the audio saved after I listen?

Yes. Every article you convert is saved as an MP3 in your iCloud Drive library, so you can replay it anytime without regenerating it.

Do I need an internet connection to listen?

You need an internet connection to convert a new article, but once the audio is downloaded from iCloud it can be played offline.

Guide

How to Listen to Articles on iPhone

Convert any article to natural-sounding audio in three easy steps

Reading on a small screen can be tiring, and finding time to sit down with long articles is a challenge most iPhone users face every day. speakeasy solves this by turning any article URL into high-quality audio you can listen to on the go. Whether you are catching up on news during a commute or working through a backlog of saved pieces, the app handles everything automatically. Paste a URL, let speakeasy extract and synthesize the text, and hit play within seconds. Your audio is saved to iCloud so it follows you across all your Apple devices. This guide walks you through everything you need to know, from the basic setup to advanced tips that most users miss. Whether you're new to text-to-speech or looking to optimize your existing workflow, following these steps will help you get the most out of speakeasy and save significant time in the process.

Steps

Copy the article URL

Open Safari or any browser on your iPhone, navigate to the article you want to hear, and tap the address bar to copy the full URL.

Paste in speakeasy

Open the speakeasy app. It detects the URL on your clipboard automatically, or you can paste it manually into the input field. The app extracts the article text in seconds.

Choose your voice and speed

Select from a range of natural AI voices and set your preferred playback speed before generating audio.

Listen anywhere

Tap the play button and listen with a natural AI voice. The audio file saves to iCloud Drive so you can resume on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac at any time.

Why this matters

Understanding how to listen to articles on iphone isn't just about following a checklist — it's about fundamentally changing how you consume content. Most people spend 2-3 hours daily reading articles, newsletters, and blog posts on their phones. Converting that reading time to listening time opens up hours of productivity you didn't know you had.

The process is simpler than you might think: Copy the article URL → Paste in speakeasy → Choose your voice and speed. Once you've done it a few times, it becomes second nature, and you'll wonder how you ever managed without it. speakeasy handles the technical complexity behind the scenes, so you can focus on the content rather than the conversion process.

Common mistakes to avoid

When learning to listen to articles on iphone, there are a few pitfalls worth knowing about upfront. First, don't try to convert everything at once — start with a few articles you're genuinely interested in, and build your listening habit gradually. Second, make sure you're using the right voice and speed settings for the type of content you're converting.

Another common mistake is not taking advantage of speakeasy's iCloud sync. Your audio library syncs automatically between iPhone and Mac, which means you can queue articles on one device and listen on another. This is especially useful for articles you discover on your desktop but want to listen to during your commute.

Advanced tips for power users

Once you've mastered the basics, here are some ways to level up your workflow. Use the iOS share sheet to send articles directly from Safari, Twitter, or any other app to speakeasy — no need to copy-paste URLs. Set up a dedicated listening time each day, and queue articles the night before so your library is ready to go.

Experiment with different playback speeds for different content types: news articles work well at 1.5-2x, while technical or philosophical content benefits from 1.0-1.2x. You can also use speakeasy's voice preview feature to find the perfect voice for each type of content. Many power users maintain separate mental categories — a deep voice for serious analysis, a lighter voice for casual blog posts.

Getting the best results

The quality of your audio depends on several factors that are worth optimizing. speakeasy works best with well-structured articles that have clear paragraphs and headings. Most blog posts, newsletters, and news articles convert beautifully. Extremely visual content (infographics, charts-heavy pieces) may lose some context in audio form, but the text content still converts well.

For the best listening experience, use headphones or earbuds — the nuance in speakeasy's AI voices is more apparent with direct audio delivery. If you're listening through phone speakers, you might miss subtle intonation that makes the experience feel natural. Finally, don't forget to rate and organize articles in your library — this helps you build a personal audio archive you can revisit anytime.

Key takeaways

The setup process takes less than a minute once you know the steps
Start with content you're already interested in to build the listening habit
Use iCloud sync to seamlessly move between iPhone and Mac
Experiment with playback speed to find your optimal listening pace
The iOS share sheet is the fastest way to convert articles

Tips

Use the iOS Share Sheet from Safari to send articles directly to speakeasy without leaving your browser
Enable iCloud sync so your library stays up to date across every Apple device you own
Try a 1.25x or 1.5x playback speed to get through articles faster without losing comprehension