A ChatGPT user asks for a custom wake word to start Voice Mode

What the user is asking for

A post on community.openai.com asks OpenAI to add a custom wake phrase to ChatGPT Voice. A wake word is a short phrase a device listens for, then starts working when it hears it. The author's example is saying "Hey Mindy" and having ChatGPT open straight into Voice Mode, ready to talk.

The goal is to skip the step of saying "Hey Siri" first. The author wants ChatGPT and Siri to be two separate assistants, each with its own name.

The wish list in detail

The post lists what the feature should do:

• Let people create their own phrase.
• Work independently of Apple's Siri.
• Work hands-free, including with the phone locked, subject to user permissions.
• Include privacy controls so wake-word listening can be switched on or off at any time.

The privacy item matters most. A wake word means a device is always listening for its trigger phrase, and the author asks for a clear off switch.

What this is, and what it is not

This is one user's suggestion on a public forum. Nothing in the post shows that OpenAI has answered, agreed to build it, or set a date. Whether the company responds is still open.

The author argues the feature would make ChatGPT more accessible, convenient and personal, especially for people who often talk to it. That is the author's opinion, not a finding.

Why a small request is worth noting

Forum requests like this show what regular users find clumsy. Starting a chat while cooking, driving or caring for someone is a natural hands-free case. If you want the feature, a clear use case on the forum thread is easier for a product team to weigh than a vague complaint.