Live Transcribe & Notification
Live Transcribe & Notification - Real-Time Accessibility
App stats
- view network connections
- pair with Bluetooth devices
- access Bluetooth settings
- control flashlight
- measure app storage space
- full network access
- change your audio settings
- run at startup
- draw over other apps
- control vibration
- prevent device from sleeping
- read Google service configuration
Other platforms
App summary
Live Transcribe & Sound Notifications makes everyday conversations and surrounding sounds more accessible among people who are deaf and hard of hearing, using just your Android phone.
On most devices, you can open Live Transcribe & Sound Notifications with these steps:
1. Open your device's Settings app
2. Tap Accessibility
3. Depending on which feature you'd like to use, tap Live Transcribe or Sound Notifications
You can also use the accessibility button, gesture, or Quick Settings to start Live Transcribe or Sound Notifications (https://g.co/a11y/shortcutsFAQ).
Real-time transcriptions
• Get transcriptions in real-time in over 120 languages and dialects. Add custom words that you use frequently, like names or household items.
• Set your phone to vibrate when someone says your name.
• Type responses in your conversation.
• Use external microphones found in wired headsets, Bluetooth headsets, and USB mics for better audio reception.
• On foldable phones, show transcriptions and typed responses on the outside screen so it's easier to communicate with others.
• Choose to save transcriptions for 3 days. Saved transcriptions will stay on your device for 3 days so you can copy and paste them elsewhere. By default, transcriptions are not saved.
Sound Notifications
• Get notified about important sounds around you, like when a smoke alarm beeps or baby cries.
• Add custom sounds to get notified when your appliances beep.
• Review sounds from the past 12 hours to check what was happening around you.
Requirements:
• Android 12 and up
Live Transcribe & Sound Notifications was made in collaboration with Gallaudet University, the premier Deaf and hard of hearing university in the US.
Help & feedback
• To provide feedback and get product updates, join the Accessible Google Group at https://g.co/a11y/forum
• For help using Live Transcribe & Sound Notifications, connect with us at https://g.co/disabilitysupport
Permissions notice
Microphone: Live Transcribe and Sound Notifications needs microphone access to transcribe the speech and sounds around you. The audio is not stored after transcriptions or recognized sounds are processed.
Notifications: Sound Notifications features require notifications access in order to notify you of sounds.
Nearby devices: Live Transcribe needs access to nearby devices to connect with your Bluetooth microphones.
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated.- Helpful for those with hearing loss or difficulties in communication
- High speed and accuracy of transcription in various settings
- Ability to copy and save transcriptions for later use
- Supports multiple languages and interactions
- Easy to use and install
- App starts automatically and lacks a clear stop/pause feature
- Transcriptions are sometimes inaccurate or take time to catch up
- Limited storage duration for transcriptions (3 days max)
- Users have reported difficulty accessing the app from the app list
- Some users find the floating button intrusive
- Transcription accuracy and speed
- Need for better control/settings options
- Automatic start of the app upon opening
- Short storage duration for transcriptions
- User dependency for communication aid
User reviews
DBunji Fromartz, 2024-11-12 
Rudy D Borboa, 2024-09-25 
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