devicesAssistive Technology
Empowering independence and communication through modern speech-to-text apps, smart note-taking, Phonak Roger systems, TV audio streamers, Ring doorbells, and smartwatch notifications.
Real-Time Mobile Captions & Translation
Speech translation and live captioning software turn spoken dialogue into real-time text on your smartphone or smartwatch, helping you stay fully engaged in group meetings, social conversations, and appointments.
android Google Live Transcribe (Android)
What it does: Google's free real-time speech-to-text app for Android. It listens to surrounding speech and displays high-contrast captions on your phone screen in real time. It also detects sound events like doorbells and sirens.
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What it does: Tailored specifically for iPhone iOS users, Olli Transcribe uses AI speech recognition to convert fast conversations into crystal-clear live text so you never miss a word.
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What it does: Translates spoken words instantly into text across over 100 languages. Ideal for travel, medical appointments, or bilingual community events.
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What it does: Pairs with your phone to deliver discreet, silent wrist vibrations whenever live captions trigger, calls arrive, or sound alerts occur.
Smart Meeting & Group Transcribers
AI-powered note-taking tools eliminate the stress of missing key spoken details during group discussions, lectures, and support groups by creating automated, searchable transcripts.
groups Otter.ai Pro
What it does: AI workspace assistant that records live group meetings, identifies individual speakers, and generates real-time searchable transcripts and summary key points.
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What it does: Allows iPhone users to capture mobile audio notes during live talks or community sessions and instantly convert them into clean, organised text files.
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Phonak Roger Microphones & Systems
Phonak Roger technology is designed specifically to help hearing aid and cochlear implant users understand speech in noisy surroundings and over distance.
mic Phonak Roger On, Roger Select & Roger Pen Systems
What it does: Versatile wireless microphones equipped with MultiBeam Technology. Worn neatly on a lapel, clipped to clothing, or placed on a dining/conference table (including disc-shaped Roger Select and pen-style Roger Pen transmitters), they automatically select active speakers and stream crystal-clear audio directly into hearing devices.
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TV Audio Streamers & Personal Listeners
Specialised television transmitters broadcast clear dialogue directly to your hearing aids or personal headsets without turning up room speakers.
tv Phonak TV Connector
What it does: An easy plug-and-play transmitter that connects to your TV optical or headphone jack and automatically streams high-definition stereo TV sound directly into Phonak hearing aids with zero lip-sync delay.
headphones Wireless TV Headsets & Neckloops
What it does: Personal listening headsets and neckloop receivers that amplify television voices cleanly, allowing you to set your own volume independently while family members listen at standard room volume.
Ring Doorbell, Smartwatches & Flashing Signals
Ensure you never miss visitors, phone calls, or safety alarms at home with smart visual light signals and wrist-vibration notifications.
doorbell Ring Video Doorbell & Flashing LED Chime
What it does: Smart video doorbell that pairs with flashing indoor LED chimes and smart light bulbs. When a visitor presses the doorbell, bright visual lights flash around your house to alert you instantly.
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What it does: A single sleek smartwatch worn on your wrist receives instant haptic vibrations when a British postal worker or visitor rings your Ring Doorbell, when an alarm triggers, or when you receive a message while outdoors in the garden.
local_fire_department Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (Free Home Safety)
The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service offers free home fire safety assessments and equipment, including standard 10-year smoke alarms, heat alarms, and specialist gear for at-risk residents. You can request a visit or check by calling 0800 05 02 999 (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm) or by filling out the online request form via the Devon and Somerset Fire Service portal.