Keyboard Shortcuts
Set up and customize keyboard shortcuts to trigger SMOG's features instantly.
Default Shortcuts
Quick Reply
⌘ + Space
Voice Notes
⌘ + Shift + V
Quick Transcribe
⌘ + Shift + T
Toggle Interface
⌘ + Shift + S
Setting Up Your First Shortcut
1
Open SMOG Preferences
- • Click the SMOG icon in your menu bar
- • Select "Preferences..." from the dropdown
- • Or use the shortcut ⌘ + ,
2
Navigate to Shortcuts Tab
In the preferences window, click on the "Shortcuts" tab to see all available shortcuts.
3
Customize Your Shortcuts
Click on any shortcut field to record a new key combination:
Quick Reply
Voice Notes
4
Test Your Shortcuts
Close the preferences window and test your new shortcuts to make sure they work as expected.
Shortcut Tips
- • Avoid conflicts with system shortcuts or other apps
- • Use modifier keys (⌘, ⌥, ⇧, ⌃) for global shortcuts
- • Test shortcuts in different applications to ensure they work
- • Keep shortcuts memorable and logical for your workflow
Common Shortcut Combinations
Recommended for Quick Reply
⌘ + SpaceDefault
⌘ + ⇧ + EnterAlternative
⌥ + SpaceAlternative
Recommended for Voice Notes
⌘ + ⇧ + VDefault
⌘ + ⌥ + VAlternative
⌃ + ⇧ + VAlternative
Next Steps
Setup Permissions
Grant necessary permissions for SMOG to work
Your First Reply
Learn how to use Quick Reply effectively
Shortcuts not working? Check our troubleshooting guide