Live Transcribe & Notification

Speech and sound information on screen

Live Transcribe & Notification turns spoken conversation into readable text as it happens, making it useful for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and for anyone who needs a visual aid in a noisy setting. It also recognises important sounds around you, such as smoke alarms, doorbells and a baby crying, and can notify you when they occur.

Useful in conversations and at home

The app is designed for quick, practical use rather than long setup sessions. You can follow a face-to-face conversation from the phone screen, check what is being said in a busy room, or use sound notifications to stay aware of events you might otherwise miss. Support for many languages and dialects makes it suitable for multilingual households and everyday conversations beyond English.

Small details that improve access

• Add names or specialist terms to help the transcription handle words that matter to you.
• Set the phone to vibrate when your name is spoken.
• Use a wired, Bluetooth or USB microphone when the phone needs a clearer audio source.
• On supported foldable phones, show the transcript on the outer display while sharing the device.

A widely used accessibility tool

Developed by Research at Google, the app sits in the Communication category and has been installed more than 1 billion times. Its rating is 3.61 from 234,515 reviews, giving it a large base of user feedback. The layout keeps the transcript prominent and avoids unnecessary controls, which suits an app that may need to be opened quickly during a conversation or when an alert is heard.