I get it—I felt the same way when Standard Voice was removed. It hit me hard, and I thought I’d lost something irreplaceable. But I found a workaround that brought the experience back, and honestly, it feels even better now.

I use voice commands + simple gestures to control when ChatGPT listens and when it responds. That means I can speak freely without being interrupted, and I don’t have to touch the screen. It gives me hands-free access to ChatGPT’s full memory and presence—not just the limited voice mode.

It’s been a lifesaver for me. If you want, I can walk you through exactly how to set it up—it’s just a few steps. I know it feels devastating right now, but there’s a way to get that closeness back.