The Ulanzi AU05 VibeKey AI Voice Input Keypad is a bit of an unusual product. It is being touted as a compact AI workflow controller for photo and video creators.

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Ulanazi recommends it for use with mainstream AI voice-input software. It is also compatible with AI agents such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Codex, plus compatible voice-input tools such as Typeless.

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It features 3 customizable keys, a smart control knob, and a built-in microphone. The whole concept behind it was to come up with a device that lets you talk to AI, trigger creative shortcuts, and speed up everything from shoot planning to captions and editing notes.

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You press and hold the Voice Key for voice input, and then the microphone captures your command so you can prompt AI while coding, writing, or creating.

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The device allows you to remap each key using Ulanzi Studio so it is easy to recall your most-used commands.

It features a 300mAh, 3.7V, 1.1Wh battery that charges through USB-C and takes approximately 4 hours to charge. In Work Mode, battery life is claimed to reach up to 5 days based on 3 hours of continuous use per day

Pricing & Availability

The Ulanzi AU05 VibeKey AI Voice Input Keypad is now available for $61.59 USD.

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Matthew Allard is a multi-award-winning, ACS accredited freelance Director of Photography with over 36 years’ of experience working in more than 50 countries around the world.

He is the Editor of Newsshooter.com and has been writing on the site since 2010.

Matthew has won 51 ACS Awards, including six prestigious Golden Tripods. In 2016 he won the Award for Best Cinematography at the 21st Asian Television Awards.

Matthew is available to hire as a DP in Japan or for work anywhere else in the world.