WiFi sync isn't working

If history does not appear on your other device, check the supported pair, local network and sync controls first. Keep both apps open while testing discovery.


1. Check the device pair

The documented pairs are Android or iOS with Windows or macOS. Direct phone-to-phone and Windows-to-Mac sync are not supported.


2. Check the local network

  • Both devices need a local network path to each other; cellular data alone is not enough.
  • A guest network or router’s client-isolation setting can prevent discovery.
  • A VPN can interfere with local access. Check whether local-network traffic is permitted.
  • Different WiFi bands are not inherently a problem; what matters is whether the router allows communication between the devices.

3. Check VoicePad

  1. Enable WiFi Sync in Windows’s Mobile Sync settings, or start the sync server on macOS.
  2. Enable WiFi Sync in the mobile app’s Sync settings.
  3. Keep both apps open and wait for discovery.
  4. Make a test dictation and refresh the receiving history.

4. Check Windows Firewall

The Help Center documents port 7777. Allow VoicePad for the trusted private network you use for sync. If configuring a rule manually, scope it to that network; opening all public profiles is unnecessary for home-network sync.

If discovery still fails

Restart both apps and try again. On Android, pull down to refresh history or use Import from Windows App if offered.


Transfer another way

Use a compatible history export and manual import. The documented USB workflow is one-way from Android to Windows. Save readable TXT exports for reference; use a supported structured file for restoration.


More platform-specific guidance: VoicePad Help Center.