Your First Listen

KeepStream uses AI text-to-speech to read your articles aloud in a natural-sounding voice. Here’s how to get started.

Playing an article

Tap the Play button on any item in your library. The first time you play an article, the audio is generated on demand — this usually takes a few seconds. After that, it’s cached so future plays start instantly.

Two listening modes

Each item has two audio options:

• Summary — a condensed version covering the key points, usually around 2 minutes. Great for deciding if you want the full article.
• Full article — the complete text read aloud. Length depends on the article.

You can switch between modes from the player screen.

Background listening

KeepStream keeps playing when you:

• Lock your phone
• Switch to another app
• Turn off the screen

You’ll see playback controls on your lock screen and in your notification shade, just like a podcast app.

Lock screen and external controls

Play, pause, skip forward, and skip back all work from:

• Your lock screen
• Bluetooth headphones (play/pause button)
• CarPlay and Android Auto
• The persistent mini-player bar at the bottom of the app

Free tier limits

On the free tier, you can generate audio for up to 5 items per month. Saves and summaries are unlimited — the limit only applies to audio playback. Upgrading to Pro removes this limit entirely.