apple watch for deaf and hoh pp

Apple Watchfor Deaf and hard of hearing

by Anthony Pratt

Mono Audio• Apple supports mono

audio, perfectly• Left and right channel

audio tracks plays in both ears, to improve sound quality

• “Accessibility. Built in.”

Taptic Engine• Apple invented the

Taptic Engine for Apple Watch

• Apple Watch wearers feel gentle taps on their wrists for notifications

• “Accessibility. Built in.”

Messages• Receive messages on

Apple Watch and respond in a variety of ways, including cool emojis

• Respond via pre-written phrases, contextual responses and six default

• Use handoff to transfer the conversation to iPhone and access the digital keyboard

Sign Language Alphabet

Trainer (ASL)• Easily learn the sign

language alphabet (and numbers)

• Reverse button, select sign language or alphabet view

• Signs and letters reference chart included

• Practice on Apple Watch

ReSound Smart

• Control volume and mute for hearing aids or streamers

• Change programs or choose favorites

• Adjust bass or treble for sound inputs

• Control sound enhancers for speech and wind noise

Beltone HearPlus

• Hearing aid control at all times

• Reduce wind noise automatically

• Discreetly change volume level and programs

• Clear hearing with a tap

Glide• Live video messaging,

chat and text• Get message

notifications on Apple Watch

• Watch live videos right from your wrist

• Reply immediately via text or use cool emojis

• ASL friendly video app

SoundHound∞

+LiveLyrics • See the song name and

the lyrics on Apple Watch

• Lyrics scroll in sync with the song on Apple Watch

• Use it anywhere, with one tap on Apple Watch

• Easily access song history on Apple Watch

Shazam Encore

• Launch on Apple Watch for artist, song and lyrics

• See song history with a simple swipe up

• Turn on “Auto Shazam” to continuously find songs

• Use handoff on Apple Watch and iPhone to buy songs on iTunes, watch videos, etc.

Decibldecibel meter• Elegant and accurate

decibel meter, yet simple

• Minimum and maximum decibel values

• Current decibel reading and environment reference

• Warning when sound reach a dangerous level (100 dB)

Apple Watchfor Deaf and hard of hearing

by Anthony Pratt