Record and transcribe a phone call with Otter the sane way
Otter captures the words; you still owe the other person a heads-up and a quick cleanup.
Otter transcribes meetings and calls, which is gold for anyone who loses the thread mid-conversation. On a phone call you have one extra duty: tell the other person it is recorded.
Laws and courtesy both want disclosure first. Once that is handled, let Otter run and stay present instead of scribbling notes you will never read.
After the call, ask Otter for action items and then delete the small talk. A raw transcript is a liability; a three-line summary is a deliverable.
I rename the file with the date and the decision. An unnamed transcript in a sea of transcripts is the same as no transcript.
Updated October 28, 2026: consent rules below apply everywhere - check your local law before recording.
Frequently asked questions:
Q: Can Otter record a phone call?
A: On mobile, Otter can capture calls, but you must follow consent laws - many places require both parties to know. Announce the recording at the start; the transcript is only useful if it is legal.
Q: How accurate is Otter on phone calls?
A: Expect good accuracy on clear one-to-one speech and errors on names and numbers. Fix speaker labels right after the call while you still remember who said what.