FLOWPHONIC Keep recording when the screen is off
Long takes shouldn't depend on you keeping the screen awake. Background recording is built for the long days.
Background recording is a setting that's on by default. A notification shows while a take is running, and the screen can dim to save battery.
How it works
With background recording on, a persistent notification and a microphone foreground service keep your take going while the app is in the background or the screen is off. You'll see the notification the whole time, so you always know it's recording.
Saving battery
The screen can dim during long takes. That's usually where the battery goes, so dimming helps a lot on a full day.
Be a good citizen
The ongoing notification is on purpose. Recording audio should never be invisible, and Android requires it. If you're recording other people, tell them. That's good practice and, depending on where you live, may be a legal requirement.
Pair it with
- Do Not Disturb, so messages don't pop up over the take.
- Pre-roll, so you don't miss the start.
Quick answers
Can Flowphonic record with the screen off?
Yes, with background recording on (the default). A persistent notification shows while a take is running.
Does the screen have to stay on?
No. It can dim during long takes to save battery.