Background audio recording with automatic segment rotation.
Continuously capture ambient audio from your surroundings and maintain a configurable rolling buffer of recordings. Perfect for reviewing recent conversations, sounds, or audio events.
Key Features
🎙️ Continuous Recording
Runs silently in the background, capturing audio 24/7 with minimal battery impact.
⚙️ Configurable Segments
Adjustable recording segment duration from 15 seconds to 30 minutes.
🔄 Rotating Buffer
Automatically manages storage by deleting old segments and adding new ones.
🔒 Privacy-First
All recordings stored locally on device, no cloud uploads or network access required.
⏯️ Instant Playback
Access any moment from your audio history with just a few taps.
🔋 Battery Optimized
Efficient background processing designed to minimize battery drain.
How It Works
Background Service
A persistent background service continuously captures audio from your device microphone.
Segmented Recording
Audio is divided into user-configurable time segments (e.g., 1-minute chunks).
Rotating Buffer
When retention period is reached, oldest segments are automatically deleted and replaced.
Always Available
At any moment, you have access to the complete audio history within your retention window.
Use Cases
📝 Meeting Review
Check what was said in a meeting you just left or review important discussions.
💬 Conversation Recall
Review conversations that happened while you were distracted or multitasking.
🔍 Sound Investigation
Identify what caused a noise you heard earlier or investigate unusual sounds.
📚 Learning Aid
Review lectures, presentations, or educational content you attended.
🛡️ Security Monitoring
Keep an audio log of your surroundings for security or safety purposes.
🧠 Memory Assistance
Help with recall of recent events, conversations, or important moments.
Technical Details
Platform
Android 8.0 (API 26) or higher
Language
Kotlin
License
GNU General Public License v3.0
Storage
Local device storage only, no cloud uploads
Download
Download the latest version of Listen for Android:
Direct download - no app store required