Caption Companion
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Caption Companion
A powerful, portable tool for real-time captioning—designed to make spaces more accessible, wherever you are.
- No account. No sign-up. No subscription. Not even an internet connection is required. Captioning can also appear on existing devices or screens.
- Caption Companion comes uniquely paired with a SmartMic for unprecedented accuracy and versatility.
- Need to connect remotely to a human captioner instead? Yep, this thing can do that too.
Caption Companion is an 8-inch tablet-style device that offers, free, unlimited, fast, and accurate real-time AI captioning
Caption Companion Accessories
HDMI Powered Adapter Cable
Land Line Telephone Adapter
4-Channel Mic Set
All-In-One Protective Case
Caption Companion vs. Captioning Apps:
What’s the Difference?
| Features | Captioning Companion | Phone/Tablet | Laptop/Desktop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provides unlimited, fast, & accurate real-time AI captioning right out of the box | ✅ | ❓ | ❓ |
| Offers out-of-the-box accessibility for Deaf & hard of hearing people in various settings | ✅ | ❓ | ❓ |
| No account, subscription fees, or internet connection required | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Transcripts automatically delete after 24 hours; option to manually export or delete transcripts | ✅ | ❓ | ❓ |
| Ultra-sensitive, lapel/lavalier style wireless SmartMic comes pre-paired | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| SmartMic picks up speech from 30 ft. away | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| SmartMic's operating range is approximately 100 ft. or up to 200 ft. with line-of-sight | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| AI captioning offline in 18 languages/dialects, 81 with internet connection | ✅ | ❓ | ❓ |
| Add custom words for business-specific terminology | ✅ | ❓ | ❓ |
| Connect to a remote human CART captioner at pre-scheduled times (separate pricing) | ✅ | ❓ | ❓ |
| Pre-installed kickstand supports device in any orientation | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Custom audio cable for direct feed from external audio sources (FM systems, loop systems, etc.) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Disclaimer: Depends on the particular device (including its operating system and hardware configuration) and/or the particular captioning app (including the app version and subscription level).
Caption Companion
Additional Details
Brand
Premier Visual Voice
Mfg part #
CAPTION COMPANION
Warranty
1-Year Warranty
Color
Grey / Silver
Weight (lbs)
1.7
Battery operated?
Yes (batteries required)
Batteries included?
Yes
Battery details
Rechargeable Lithium Ion
What's included?
Caption Companion tablet, pre-installed screen protector & kickstand, SmartMic (clip-on style) with case & wind screen, lanyard, charge cables & power brick, cleaning cloth, custom audio cable, 3.5mm y-splitter & earbud monitor, OTG adapter. It comes with a protective case.