Before you can post voice questions and answers, you will need to give HiNative access to your device's microphone. You will receive a popup asking for permission the first time you attempt to post a voice answer, but you can also give permission by going to your phone's Settings > Privacy > Microphone and turning on the option for HiNative.
 

<Voice/Video questions>

  1. Tap the [Ask] button on the bottom of your screen and select the template you'd like to use.
  2. Tap the microphone icon/video icon at the bottom of your screen.
  3. Tap the button to start recording, and tap the button again to finish.
  4. Tap the play button on the audio file that appears to preview your voice/video question. You can tap the "x" to delete it and record another.
  5. Tap the [Post] button in your screen to post your question.
 

<Voice/Video answers>

  1. Tap the options icon (+) next to the answer form at the bottom of a question's page.
  2. Tap the microphone icon/video icon.
  3. Tap the button to start recording, and tap the button again to finish.
  4. Tap the play button on the file that appears to preview your voice/video question. You can tap the "x" to delete it and record another.
  5. Tap the orange arrow to post your answer.
 

<Audio recording time>

  • Web : Up to 60 seconds
  • iOS/Android : Up to 10 seconds / Up to 60 seconds for Premium users

 

<Video recording time>

  • Web/Android/iOS : Up to 10 seconds