Mac users lose ChatGPT voice access in 2026

OpenAI has announced the removal of Voice functionality from its ChatGPT macOS app, citing plans to deliver more consistent voice experiences across platforms.
OpenAI will disable Voice mode in the ChatGPT Mac app from January 2026, directing users to web, mobile, and Windows platforms as part of a broader voice strategy.

OpenAI has confirmed that Voice interactions will stop working in the ChatGPT macOS app as of 15 January 2026, affecting users who rely on spoken conversations instead of typing.

The company states that the change is part of a broader effort to streamline voice experiences across its platforms.

Currently, the Mac app allows hands-free, real-time conversations with ChatGPT. After the deadline, voice functionality will remain accessible through chatgpt.com, as well as on iOS, Android, and the Windows app. OpenAI stresses that no other macOS features will be removed.

According to OpenAI, recent updates have already brought Voice mode closer to standard chat interactions on mobile and the web, allowing users to review earlier messages and engage with visual content while speaking.

The company has suggested that the existing macOS Voice feature may not support its next-generation approach.

Mac users will be able to continue using Voice mode until mid-January 2026. After this date, voice-based interactions will require switching to other supported platforms until a potential macOS update is introduced.

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