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# Automate meeting capture

> Use calendar timing, microphone detection, and automatic stopping without losing control.

Anarlog can start an event-backed note at its scheduled time, remind you when another meeting app uses your microphone, and stop listening when the call ends.

## Start scheduled meetings automatically

Open **Settings → App → Meetings** and enable **Start when meeting begins**.

When a calendar-backed note reaches its scheduled start time, Anarlog starts listening. This setting does not apply to ordinary notes without a calendar event.

Keep Anarlog running and make sure microphone and system-audio access are allowed. See [Connect a calendar](/calendar) if your events are not visible.

## Detect unscheduled calls

Open **Settings → Notifications** and enable **Microphone detection**. Anarlog watches for sustained microphone activity and notifies you that a meeting may have started.

Microphone detection is a reminder; it does not start recording by itself. Choose a detection delay from 5 seconds to 2 minutes, and exclude apps that should not trigger a meeting prompt.

Accessibility permission is required to detect meeting apps and synchronize mute state. You can manage it under **Settings → Permissions**.

## Stop when the call ends

Under **Settings → App → Meetings**, enable **Stop when meeting ends**. Anarlog stops listening when the meeting app releases the microphone.

If you switch audio devices or use an app with unusual microphone behavior, check that the recording is still active before closing the meeting.

## Keep controls nearby

Enable **Show floating bar** under **Settings → App → Meetings** to keep compact recording controls visible while Anarlog listens.

Event and microphone notifications can also respect your system's Do Not Disturb mode from **Settings → Notifications**.