Todoist AI Feature Adds Voice Commands for Creating Tasks
You might not need an AI smart ring to manage your tasks after all. Doist, the creator of the popular cross-platform to-do app Todoist, has introduced a new AI-driven "voice-to-tasks" feature called Todoist Ramble. This tool lets you describe tasks naturally using your voice.
As its name suggests, Ramble can transform your spontaneous, unstructured thoughts into neatly organized tasks. It also captures additional details you mention, such as project deadlines, priority levels, estimated duration, and who should be assigned the work.

Image Credits: Todoist The concept addresses a common scenario: people often think of tasks while busy, but stopping to pull out a phone and type a note can be inconvenient. With Todoist Ramble, you still need your phone, but typing isn't required. Simply tap the Ramble icon and start speaking. The app updates in real-time with your task details, even adapting to edits and changes as you talk.
For example, you can give verbal instructions like, "Actually, move that to Thursday," or "that's all," to guide the AI while you're still speaking.
Ramble is powered by large language models (LLMs) and is part of Todoist Assist, the company's suite of AI features. It utilizes Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Live model through Vertex AI for real-time speech processing. As your audio streams to the backend, the model transcribes your speech, identifies tasks, dates, and other specifics, and then generates the corresponding tasks.
Doist confirms that the audio is neither stored nor used for AI training, and the app holds SOC2 Type II certification.

Image Credits: Todoist This AI capability mirrors trends in various hardware AI devices that convert speech into notes, reminders, tasks, or insights. For instance, Amazon's Bee wearable uses AI to create notes and suggest to-dos, while devices like those from Plaud can summarize meetings and extract key points.
Interest is also rising in AI-powered smart rings, such as the Stream ring from startup Sandbar or Pebble's upcoming Index 01 ring. Both allow a quick press on the ring (worn on the index finger) to add an item to your to-do list or jot a note in a paired mobile app.
Prior to launch, Ramble was beta-tested with all Todoist Experimental users—a group of about 150,000 active testers who try features early. In the first three weeks, approximately 76,000 testers completed nearly 290,000 Ramble sessions across desktop and mobile. The feature entered public beta testing in November.
Doist reports that task creation success rates improved from around 40% in October to about 62% by December, which also helped drive upgrades. New users on the entry-level plan were upgrading at a rate roughly five times higher after using Ramble.
Todoist Ramble is now available to all users on iOS, Android, desktop, and web, supporting 38 languages. Users on the Beginner plan can access the feature with a limited number of monthly sessions. Pro and Business paid plans offer unlimited usage. For quick access, the feature can be launched via a Home Screen or Lock Screen shortcut on iOS, and through app shortcuts, widgets, and quick settings tiles on Android.
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Just tried the new Todoist Ramble feature! Honestly, I'm kinda torn. Voice input is super convenient when I'm on the go or my hands are full, but is this really something we needed 'AI-powered' for? Feels like a natural voice-to-text would've done the trick? It's neat, but I hope they focus on solid core features first instead of just chasing the AI hype. 🧐
You might not need an AI smart ring to manage your tasks after all. Doist, the creator of the popular cross-platform to-do app Todoist, has introduced a new AI-driven "voice-to-tasks" feature called Todoist Ramble. This tool lets you describe tasks naturally using your voice.
As its name suggests, Ramble can transform your spontaneous, unstructured thoughts into neatly organized tasks. It also captures additional details you mention, such as project deadlines, priority levels, estimated duration, and who should be assigned the work.

The concept addresses a common scenario: people often think of tasks while busy, but stopping to pull out a phone and type a note can be inconvenient. With Todoist Ramble, you still need your phone, but typing isn't required. Simply tap the Ramble icon and start speaking. The app updates in real-time with your task details, even adapting to edits and changes as you talk.
For example, you can give verbal instructions like, "Actually, move that to Thursday," or "that's all," to guide the AI while you're still speaking.
Ramble is powered by large language models (LLMs) and is part of Todoist Assist, the company's suite of AI features. It utilizes Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Live model through Vertex AI for real-time speech processing. As your audio streams to the backend, the model transcribes your speech, identifies tasks, dates, and other specifics, and then generates the corresponding tasks.
Doist confirms that the audio is neither stored nor used for AI training, and the app holds SOC2 Type II certification.

This AI capability mirrors trends in various hardware AI devices that convert speech into notes, reminders, tasks, or insights. For instance, Amazon's Bee wearable uses AI to create notes and suggest to-dos, while devices like those from Plaud can summarize meetings and extract key points.
Interest is also rising in AI-powered smart rings, such as the Stream ring from startup Sandbar or Pebble's upcoming Index 01 ring. Both allow a quick press on the ring (worn on the index finger) to add an item to your to-do list or jot a note in a paired mobile app.
Prior to launch, Ramble was beta-tested with all Todoist Experimental users—a group of about 150,000 active testers who try features early. In the first three weeks, approximately 76,000 testers completed nearly 290,000 Ramble sessions across desktop and mobile. The feature entered public beta testing in November.
Doist reports that task creation success rates improved from around 40% in October to about 62% by December, which also helped drive upgrades. New users on the entry-level plan were upgrading at a rate roughly five times higher after using Ramble.
Todoist Ramble is now available to all users on iOS, Android, desktop, and web, supporting 38 languages. Users on the Beginner plan can access the feature with a limited number of monthly sessions. Pro and Business paid plans offer unlimited usage. For quick access, the feature can be launched via a Home Screen or Lock Screen shortcut on iOS, and through app shortcuts, widgets, and quick settings tiles on Android.
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Just tried the new Todoist Ramble feature! Honestly, I'm kinda torn. Voice input is super convenient when I'm on the go or my hands are full, but is this really something we needed 'AI-powered' for? Feels like a natural voice-to-text would've done the trick? It's neat, but I hope they focus on solid core features first instead of just chasing the AI hype. 🧐





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