Summary🔗

This guide explains how to use the built-in iPad screen recording feature while capturing your voice. By following these steps, you will be able to create narrated screen recordings that clearly show what is happening on your iPad.

This is useful for:

• Demonstrating step-by-step use of an AAC app
• Sending quick how-to videos
• Recording technical issues as they happen
• Sharing clear examples with therapists or support teams

Instructions🔗

Step 1: Enable Screen Recording (one-time setup)🔗

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Control Center.
3. Find “Screen Recording” and tap the plus (+) icon to add it.

Step 2: Start Screen Recording With Your Voice🔗

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open Control Center.
2. Press and hold the Screen Recording button (circle icon).
3. Tap the Microphone icon so it turns ON.
4. Tap Start Recording.
5. Wait for the 3-second countdown.

Step 3: Record Your Video🔗

1. Go to the app or screen you want to demonstrate.
2. Talk through what you’re doing as you tap.
   • Example: “I’m opening the app… now I’m pressing this button…”

Step 4: Stop Recording🔗

1. Tap the red bar at the top of the screen.
2. Tap Stop.
3. Your video will automatically save to the Photos app.

Tips and Troubleshooting🔗

• Speak slowly and clearly.
• Say what you are tapping as you do it to help viewers follow along.
• Start the recording by explaining what you are trying to do.
  • Example: “I’m trying to add a new button, but this is what happens…”
• Keep recordings short and focused if possible.

If your voice did not record:🔗

• Make sure the Microphone was turned ON before starting the recording.
• Try recording again and double-check that step.