How to build a speech to text telegram bot in n8n (step-by-step guide)

Stop typing and start talking to your automations! In this video, I'll show you how to build the ultimate speech-to-text Telegram bot using n8n. You'll learn how to send a simple voice note to a Telegram bot, have it transcribed into text, and then use an AI Agent to understand and execute your command—like automatically drafting and sending a detailed email. This is the complete step-by-step guide to creating your own voice-activated personal assistant in under 13 minutes! Get The Full Workflow: https://www.skool.com/empire-os-4374/about?ref=dc93dfc972074fa2a11d2679696d4b58 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Final Workflow Demo 01:05 - Setting Up the Telegram Trigger for All Message Types 02:19 - Using the Switch Node to Handle Audio vs. Text 04:29 - Getting the Audio File from a Telegram Message 05:10 - Transcribing Voice Notes with OpenAI's Whisper API 07:43 - Configuring the AI Agent to Process the Request 10:06 - Setting Up the Gmail Node to Send the Final Email 10:45 - Full End-to-End Workflow Test 12:55 - Recap & Final Thoughts Key Points: This video is a complete, step-by-step guide to building a voice-controlled automation in n8n. Learn how to trigger workflows using Telegram voice notes, not just text messages. Discover how to integrate OpenAI to transcribe audio into actionable text data. Master the use of the Switch node to create workflows that can handle different types of inputs (voice and text). Build a practical workflow that transforms your voice commands into completed tasks, like sending emails or updating spreadsheets. This automation is perfect for anyone looking to increase their productivity and manage tasks on the go, completely hands-free. FIND ME ON SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik_lazar/ Email: skylarmarketingagency@gmail.com