Live Transcribe & notification

Live Transcribe & notification transforms your Android phone into a real-time speech-to-text tool, making everyday conversations and surrounding sounds fully accessible for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.

With real-time transcription powered by advanced speech recognition, you gain instant access to conversations in over 120 languages and dialects. Watch words appear on your screen as they're spoken, so you never miss a moment. Personalize your experience by adding custom words—names, household items, or terms unique to your life—ensuring accurate transcriptions that match your world. If someone mentions your name, your phone vibrates to alert you immediately, keeping you connected to important moments.

Responding in conversations is seamless. Type your replies directly within the app, making two-way dialogue natural and effortless. For better audio capture, connect external microphones through wired headsets, Bluetooth devices, or USB microphones. On foldable phones, transcriptions and your typed responses display on the outside screen, making face-to-face communication easier and more natural for everyone involved.

Sound Notifications keep you aware of critical sounds in your environment. Get alerted when smoke alarms beep, babies cry, or other important sounds occur around you. Build a custom sound library to monitor appliances and household devices that matter to you. Review a 12-hour sound history anytime, giving you context about what's happened around you throughout your day.

Managing your data is simple. Choose to save transcriptions for up to three days, keeping them stored securely on your device so you can copy, paste, or reference them later. By default, transcriptions aren't saved—you control your privacy. Audio is never retained after transcriptions or sound recognition are processed, ensuring your conversations stay private.

Developed in collaboration with Gallaudet University, the leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing education in the US, Live Transcribe & notification reflects real accessibility needs and expert insights. The app requires Android 12 and up, with microphone access for transcription, notification permissions for alerts, and nearby device access for Bluetooth connectivity.

Make conversations accessible, stay aware of your surroundings, and communicate with confidence using Live Transcribe & notification.