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Caption Companion
$1,599.00
The Caption Companion is an 8-inch tablet that turns speech into on-screen captions in real time, using AI that runs on the device itself. It works without an account, a subscription, or an internet connection, and it handles 18 languages and dialects offline (81 with internet). A wireless lapel mic comes already paired and picks up speech from about 30 feet away. For the best accuracy, the speaker clips it to their shirt. A custom audio cable lets you caption sound from an outside source, like an FM or loop system. You can add your own words so it handles names and specialized terms better. This suits a Deaf or hard of hearing person in a classroom, meeting, or place of worship. Transcripts delete on their own after 24 hours unless you export them.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
CaptionPad
$499.00
The CaptionPad is a single-purpose tablet that displays real-time captions of speech for someone with hearing loss — the speaker talks into a wireless push-to-talk microphone, and the captions appear on an 8-inch screen with labels identifying who said what. It's designed specifically for older adults who find smartphones or tablet apps too complicated: there's one button on the device, no app store, no notifications, no menus to navigate. It works without an internet connection, so it can be used anywhere Wi-Fi is unreliable. Family members can use a companion app on their own phones to serve as additional microphones or to adjust settings on the user's behalf — but the person with hearing loss doesn't need to touch any of that. Captions run only while the microphone button is held, so the speaking partner needs to remember to press it while talking.
Verified 4 days agoReady to use -
Google Live Transcribe
Free
This feature turns speech into on-screen captions on an Android device, so you can follow along with videos, podcasts, phone calls, video calls, and audio messages without needing to hear them. Captions are made on the device itself, and they are not saved or sent anywhere. On some phones, including Pixel models, you can also type replies during a phone call and have them read aloud to the other person. That call feature only works in your current language, and it doesn't translate. Expressive captions, which show tone and non-speech sounds, need a recent Android version and are limited to certain English settings.
Verified 3 days agoReady to use -
CapTel 880i Telephone
$75.00
The CapTel 880i is a desk phone that shows word-for-word captions of your phone calls on a large 10-inch screen, so you can read what the other person says while you listen. It works on both incoming and outgoing calls, and you can turn captions on or off at any point in a call. The font size and color are adjustable, with an extra-large option, which helps if standard captions are hard to read. A built-in answering machine records messages and captions them, and the phone book holds 95+ frequently called names. It needs both a phone line and an internet connection, can run over Wi-Fi, and captions only work on calls within the United States.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
CapTel 840i Telephone
$75.00
The CapTel 840i is a desk phone that shows word-for-word captions of your phone calls on a large 7-inch screen, so you can read what the other person says as you listen. It captions both incoming and outgoing calls, and you can turn captions on or off at any point in a call. It also has a built-in answering machine that captions voice messages, a phone book with room for 95+ names, and a Wi-Fi option so you can place it anywhere in range of your network. It needs both a phone line and an internet connection, and captions work only on calls within the United States. This is a good fit for someone who struggles to hear on the phone and also finds standard-sized captions hard to read.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Captify Pro Smart Glasses
$699.00
The Captify Pro looks like regular eyewear, but it shows live captions of what people around you are saying right on the lenses. Text appears in both eyes at once, centered in your view, so you can read along without looking away from the person talking or giving up lip reading. Two directional microphones are built to pick up speech in noisy places like restaurants, meetings, and family gatherings, up to about 2.5 meters away. The glasses also alert you to more than 300 non-speech sounds and can translate between languages. At 37 grams, they are light enough for all-day wear, and the nose bridge adjusts three ways. The version listed here comes with nonprescription lenses, so anyone who needs vision correction should check how to get their prescription fitted.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
NuCaption
$3,995.00
NuCaption turns spoken words into text in real time and shows the captions on the high-resolution OLED screens of NuEyes Pro 4 LV smart glasses. You can adjust text size, contrast, and background color, and you move through the menus with a touchpad on the glasses. It's meant for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and hard-of-hearing people who want to follow live conversation in classrooms, workplaces, and public spaces. The glasses are described as lightweight and compact enough to wear on the go. The page also mentions tactile output options, but it doesn't spell out how they work, so ask the vendor about that if it matters for you.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
CapTel 2400i Telephone
$75.00
This is a captioned phone that shows the words of a call on a large touchscreen while you listen, so you can read along with what the other person says. It amplifies sound by up to 40 dB, has a built-in answering machine, and lets you dial by tapping pictures. You can also pair a Bluetooth headset, neckloop, hearing aid, or cochlear implant for clearer sound. It needs both a phone line and an internet connection, and the captions come from a free service that works on calls within the United States only. It cannot pair with a cell phone.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
A5 Talking Photo Album
Est. $35–$70
The A5 Talking Photo Album lets you record a short spoken message for each page, then play it back with a button on that page. It has 20 double-sided flip pages, with up to 18 seconds of audio per page and 6 minutes in all. That makes it a handy way to add stories or context to photos, support memory, or give someone a simple tool for sharing information and practicing communication. It's about A5 size, runs on 3 AAA batteries that come with it, and works as sold with no other equipment. Each message is short, so it suits brief captions rather than long narration.
Verified 4 days agoReady to use -
Reizen Maxi-Brite LED Handheld Magnifier - 12X
$27.50
This pocket-sized handheld magnifier gives you 12X magnification through a 35mm lens, with a built-in LED to light up what you're reading. It's useful for newsprint, books, magazines, and photos when regular print is too small. At under 6 inches long, it fits in a purse or briefcase, and it comes with a soft vinyl drawstring case and a storage box. A small lens like this shows only a few words at a time, so it works best for spot reading, such as labels, menus, and captions, rather than long stretches of text.
Verified 2 days agoReady to use -
Apple Hearing Accessibility
Free
Apple's hearing accessibility features are built into its devices and cover Live Listen, Live Captions and support for Made for iPhone hearing devices. With Live Listen, your iPhone's microphone picks up people who are speaking from a distance, like across a dining table or in a lecture hall, and sends that sound to your AirPods, Beats headphones, or compatible hearing devices. You can also read Live Captions of the conversation on a paired Apple Watch, or on a nearby iPhone or iPad signed in to the same Apple Account. Apple Watch, iPhone, or iPad can act as a remote to start or stop a session, or jump back a few seconds to catch something you missed. Features and languages vary by region, so check availability before counting on a specific one.
Verified 3 days agoSetup with instructions -
Google Nest Hub Max
$229.00
The Nest Hub Max is a smart display that lets you run a home by voice while also seeing what's happening on screen. It shows captions, video calls, visual timers, and smart home controls, so you get visual feedback alongside spoken replies, which helps someone who is deaf or hard of hearing. It can control Nest-compatible lights, locks, cameras, and thermostats, and its gesture Quick Phrases allow touchless control for someone who finds touching a screen or speaking hard. It works with the Google Assistant, so the devices you want to control need to be compatible.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Jitterbug Smart4 Smartphone- Black
$149.99
The Jitterbug Smart4 is a smartphone built to be easier to use, with a large 6.7 in screen and a menu that's simple to move through. It has louder dual speakers, voice typing, video chat, and call captioning that turns the other person's speech into text in real time. A 24-7 Urgent Response button connects you to help, and the phone is rated M3-T4 for hearing aid compatibility. It's aimed at older adults who want a modern phone without a cluttered interface. The Urgent Response and captioning features are part of the Jitterbug service, so check what plan and fees apply before you buy.
Verified 2 days agoSetup with instructions -
REIZEN Big Button Speaker Phone - White with Black Numbers
$21.95
This corded-style speakerphone has big white buttons, 1.25 inches wide, with bold black numbers 0.75 inches tall, so dialing is easier on the eyes and for hands that struggle with small keys. A bright red LED flashes when a call comes in, and the receiver has high volume for people who have trouble hearing the other person. You can save 3 numbers on one-touch buttons and 10 in memory, redial the last number, and answer hands-free. A Hi-Lo-Off ringer switch lets you set how loud the ring is or turn it off. It can also be mounted on a wall. It's a full phone on its own, so there's nothing else to buy, but it doesn't mention features like call blocking or captions.
Verified 2 days agoReady to use