The mobile app is designed to record in-person meetings wherever you are. Just open the app, tap Start Recording, and let tl;dv capture the conversation. When you're done, the recording is uploaded to your tl;dv library to generate a transcript, meeting notes, action items, and AI-powered meeting insights.
Download the tl;dv mobile app
The mobile app is available for both iOS and Android.
Android: Download tl;dv from Google Play.
Make sure you're using the latest version of the app to get the latest recording and upload improvements.
How the tl;dv Mobile App works
1. Record
Open the app and tap Start recording.
2. Talk
Have your meeting normally. You can pause and resume the recording if needed.
3. Stop
Tap Stop when your meeting ends.
4. Upload
tl;dv saves the recording and uploads it when an internet connection is available.
5. Get your notes
Once processing is complete, open the meeting in the tl;dv webapp to see your transcript, meeting notes, and other AI insights.
Before you start recording
For the best experience when recording meetings on your phone:
Make sure you have enough storage on your device.
Check that tl;dv has permission to use your microphone.
If possible, place your phone somewhere close to the people speaking.
Keep the phone's microphone unobstructed.
For group meetings, placing the phone roughly in the middle of the group can help capture everyone's voices more evenly.
Privacy & recording etiquette
Tl;dv takes privacy and consent seriously. Before recording an in-person meeting, make sure everyone you're recording knows that the conversation is being recorded and that you have any consent or permission required by local laws or company policies.
Recording requirements can vary depending on where you are and who you're speaking with. If you're unsure, check your organization's recording policy or applicable local requirements before starting.
Your recordings are encrypted in transit, and tl;dv follows established security and privacy practices.
Recording limit
Recordings are limited to 3 hours.
The app automatically stops the recording shortly before the 3-hour limit so that the saved recording doesn't exceed the maximum length.
Paused time doesn't count toward the 3-hour recording limit.
Once the recording has been successfully uploaded and processed, it appears in your tl;dv library as an In person meeting.
Mobile recordings use the same processing pipeline as other uploaded media. This means that transcription and other processing can take some time after the recording has been uploaded.
Pending uploads
Don't worry if you're offline. Your recording can stay on your phone until you're connected again. You can check its status at any time from Pending uploads.
The Pending Uploads page lets you see recordings that haven't finished uploading or processing.
You can open it from the upload icon in the home screen. If you have failed uploads, you'll also see a red badge showing the number of failed uploads:
If you lose your internet connection or an upload fails, the recording remains on your device and can be uploaded again when you're ready. We've made recent improvements to make uploading more reliable, so you can record with confidence knowing your conversation is safely stored until it reaches tl;dv.
On the Pending Uploads page, recordings are grouped by their current status, including:
Upload failed — the recording couldn't be uploaded and needs to be retried.
Processing — the recording has reached tl;dv and is being processed.
Waiting for network — the recording is waiting for an internet connection.
Waiting to upload — the recording is waiting to be uploaded.
For each recording, you can see its title, date, duration, file size, and whether a copy is still saved on your device.
Retry an upload
If an upload fails:
Open Pending uploads.
Find the failed recording.
Tap Retry.
The app automatically retries failed uploads up to 6 times before leaving the recording available for a manual retry.
Retry requires an internet connection. If you're offline, the app will wait until you're back online.
Your recording remains saved on your device while an upload is failing, so you can retry without losing the recording.
Download a recording
You can save a recording to your phone if you want to keep a copy outside of tl;dv.
Open Pending uploads.
Find the recording.
Tap Download.
Use your phone's sharing options to choose where to save the file.
On iOS, this uses the native share sheet, including Save to Files. On Android, you can save the file using available options such as Files or Drive.
Remove a recording
You can permanently delete a recording that's stored on your device:
Open Pending uploads.
Find the recording.
Tap Remove.
Confirm that you want to delete it.
Important: Removing a recording permanently deletes the copy stored on your device. If it hasn't successfully uploaded to tl;dv, the recording cannot be recovered. Download a copy first if you need to keep it.
You can't remove a recording while it's actively uploading.
Record without an internet connection
You can record an in-person meeting even when your phone is offline.
The recording is saved on your device and automatically uploaded when an internet connection becomes available again.
The app can keep up to 5 recordings waiting to upload on your device. Once you've reached this limit, you'll need to upload or remove a recording before you can start another one.
Tip: Make sure you have enough free storage on your phone before recording. On some Android devices, we recommend having at least 2 GB of free storage.
Sharing, Transcripts and Notes
Once processing is complete, your recording generates a transcript and meeting notes as usual, which are available in the tl;dv webapp. If you have automatic meeting notes sent by email enabled in your Preferences, you'll also receive the notes via email when they're ready.
Your recording also follows your automatic sharing settings, so if you've chosen to share meetings automatically with your team or organization, the recording will be shared once it's finalized. You can update the sharing settings for the meeting at any time from the meeting page.
Receiving a phone call while recording
If a phone call or another system event interrupts your recording, the app automatically stops and saves the audio captured up to that point.
You'll see a message explaining that the recording was interrupted and that the captured audio has been saved.
You can then start a new recording to continue the conversation.
Accessing completed recordings
Completed mobile recordings appear in your tl;dv webapp library, where you can access the transcript, review and edit the AI Meeting Notes, or ask tl;dv AI questions about the conversation (for example, what decisions were made, what action items were agreed on, or what was discussed about a specific topic).
Mobile recordings have:
An In person label.
A custom thumbnail.
The meeting name you entered when you started recording, or In person meeting if you didn't enter a name.
Open the meeting in the webapp to access the available transcript and other meeting content.
Troubleshooting
If you're having problems recording or uploading a meeting, first make sure you're using the latest version of the tl;dv mobile app.
Then check:
Microphone permissions — make sure tl;dv can access your microphone.
Internet connection — a recording can be made offline, but it needs an internet connection to upload.
Pending uploads — check whether the recording is waiting, processing, or has failed.
Device storage — on Android, make sure you have at least 2 GB of free storage.
App version — check the version displayed on the Recording Screen and update the app if necessary.
If you need to contact Support about a mobile app issue, please include:
The email address associated with your tl;dv account.
Your phone model.
Your phone's operating system and version.
The tl;dv mobile app version.
A description of what happened and when.
Any error message shown in the app.
A screenshot of the issue, if possible.
This information helps us identify whether the issue is related to the mobile app, your device, the upload, or processing after the recording reaches tl;dv.
💡 Good to know: for now, the mobile app is focused on recording. It’s not yet possible to browse your meetings, view transcripts, or access meeting summaries in the mobile app. We’re working on bringing these features to mobile soon.
Frequently asked questions
What happens after I stop recording?
Don't worry if you don't see your meeting immediately in the tl;dv webapp.
First, the recording needs to upload from your phone. Once it reaches tl;dv, it needs to be processed before the transcript and AI meeting notes are available. This usually takes a few seconds, but processing time can vary depending on your internet connection, recording length, and device.
You can check the progress at any time from Pending uploads.
Can I record a meeting without internet?
Yes. The app can save recordings while you're offline and upload them automatically when you're connected again.
Does the app record video?
No. The tl;dv mobile app records audio only. It does not record video.
Does the app keep recording if I switch to another app?
Yes. tl;dv can continue recording in the background while you use another app on your phone.
Keep in mind that other phone activity or system events can interrupt the recording. When your meeting ends, remember to return to tl;dv and stop the recording.
How long can I record?
A recording can be up to 3 hours. The app automatically stops the recording shortly before the 3-hour limit.
Can I record multiple meetings while offline?
Yes. The app can keep up to 5 recordings waiting to upload on your device.
Can I view my meetings in the mobile app?
Not currently. The mobile app currently focuses on recording. Your completed meetings, transcripts, and summaries are available in the tl;dv webapp.
What happens if an upload fails?
The recording remains saved on your device. The app automatically retries the upload up to 6 times. If it still fails, you can manually retry it from Pending uploads or download the recording to your device.
Can I save a recording to my phone?
Yes. From Pending uploads, tap Download to save the audio file to your device.
What happens if I delete a pending recording?
The local copy is permanently deleted. If the recording hasn't already been uploaded successfully, it cannot be recovered.
Where can I find the transcript and meeting notes?
Your transcript and meeting notes are available in the tl;dv webapp once processing is complete.
Will my meeting notes be emailed to me?
Yes, if automatic meeting notes by email are enabled in your settings, you’ll receive the notes when they’re ready.
Will my recording be shared with my team?
Your recording follows your automatic sharing settings. If you’ve enabled automatic sharing with your team or organization, it will be shared once the recording is finalized.
What happens if I receive a phone call during a recording?
The recording is automatically stopped and the audio captured before the interruption is saved and queued for upload. Start a new recording to continue the conversation.
Does the mobile app work on Android and iPhone?
Yes. The app is available for both Android and iOS devices, subject to the minimum operating system requirements of the respective app stores.