--- title: How can I keep the microphone active for long voice recordings? description: "It's easy: just disable the automatic screen lock or keep the app engaged" --- [Skip to content](https://www.nooa.app/migration/en/knowledge/how-can-i-keep-the-microphone-active-for-long-voice-recordings#main-content) - [English](https://www.nooa.app/migration/en/knowledge/how-can-i-keep-the-microphone-active-for-long-voice-recordings) - [Deutsch](https://www.nooa.app/migration/knowledge/wie-bleibt-das-mikrofon-für-lange-sprachaufnahmen-aktiv) English Show submenu for translations ![1280 W-1.svg\]](https://www.nooa.app/hubfs/nooa%20Logo/1280%20W-1.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://www.nooa.app/migration/en/knowledge/how-can-i-keep-the-microphone-active-for-long-voice-recordings) - [Deutsch](https://www.nooa.app/migration/knowledge/wie-bleibt-das-mikrofon-für-lange-sprachaufnahmen-aktiv) English Show submenu for translations - Go to nooa.app Go to nooa.app Hello. 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To ensure long, uninterrupted voice recordings, simply disable the automatic screen lock or keep the screen engaged. ### **Option 1: Extending or disabling automatic screen lock** The steps may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer and the version of Android or iOS. #### **Android** 1. Open "Settings" 1. 1. Tap the **gear icon** in the app list or in the status bar 2. Access "Display Settings" 1. Scroll down and tap **Display** 3. Adjust "Screen Timeout" 1. 1. Look for the option **Screen Timeout**, **Screen Off Time**, or **Sleep Mode**. 2. Select a longer duration (e.g. **30 minutes**) or **"Never"**, if available. **Note:** Some Android versions do not allow the screen to remain on indefinitely. In such cases, consider using an alternative method. #### **iOS (iPhone & iPad)** 1. Open "Settings" 1. Tap "**Settings"** i.e. the gear icon 2. Access "Display & Brightness" 1. Scroll down and tap **Display & Brightness**. 3. Modify "Auto-Lock Settings" 1. Tap **Auto-Lock**. 2. Select a longer duration (e.g. **30 minutes**) or **"Never"** to disable auto-lock. **Note for iPhones with Low Power Mode:** 1. If **Low Power Mode** is enabled, the **"Never"** option will be grayed out. 2. Disable Low Power Mode under **Settings → Battery**, then try again. ### **Option 2: Tapping the screen to keep the app engaged** 1. In order to keep the microphone active without changing the setting, you can simply tap the screen briefly before the screen lock activates. 2. This keeps the app engaged and ensures that both the screen and the recording remain active at all times. **Need help?** If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us: [hello@nooa.app](mailto:hello@nooa.app) or 0330 818 8540.   [![nooa Logo](https://www.nooa.app/hs-fs/hubfs/01%20Marketing/06%20nooa%20logo/nooa%20Logo%20ver.png?width=1031&height=884&name=nooa%20Logo%20ver.png "nooa Logo")](https://nooa.app?hsLang=en) nooa.app Help Center Copyright © 2026, nooa GmbH