HeardThat

HeardThat is a revolutionary mobile application designed to solve one of the most common and frustrating challenges in communication: hearing speech clearly in noisy environments. Developed by Singular Hearing, this AI-powered tool transforms your smartphone into a powerful hearing-assistive device. It addresses the classic “cocktail-party effect,” where background noise can make it nearly impossible to focus on a single conversation, a problem that is especially acute for individuals with even mild hearing loss. Unlike traditional hearing aids that often amplify all sounds, including unwanted noise, HeardThat uses sophisticated machine learning algorithms to intelligently separate human speech from the surrounding ambient sounds, delivering crystal-clear conversation directly to your ears.

The technology was born from a personal need observed by founder Dr. Bruce Sharpe, who saw his father-in-law withdraw from social situations due to the limitations of his hearing aids in noisy settings. Recognizing that a new hardware device wasn't the answer, the team focused on a software solution that could harness the immense processing power, memory, and battery life of modern smartphones. The result is an app that works with the devices you already own—your smartphone and any Bluetooth-enabled earbuds or hearing aids. All audio processing happens securely on your device, meaning no data is sent to the cloud, ensuring your conversations remain private.

How to use HeardThat

Using HeardThat is designed to be simple and intuitive, allowing you to enhance your hearing in just a few moments. Follow these four easy steps:

1. Download the App: Find and install the HeardThat application from your smartphone's app store. You can start with a free trial without needing to provide any credit card information.
2. Connect Your Listening Device: Pair your Bluetooth-enabled listening device, such as wireless earbuds or compatible hearing aids, with your smartphone. HeardThat works seamlessly with hardware you already own.
3. Activate with a Touch: Open the app and place your smartphone on the table or near the source of the conversation. Simply press the “Start” button on the screen to begin the noise removal process.
4. Enjoy Clear Conversations: The app will immediately begin to filter out background noise, clarifying the speech around you. You can adjust the level of noise removal to your preference, allowing you to sit back, relax, and confidently rejoin the conversation without straining to hear.

Core Features of HeardThat

• AI-Powered Speech Separation: At its core, HeardThat uses advanced neural networks trained on thousands of hours of audio to accurately distinguish between speech and noise, discarding the noise and enhancing the speech.
• Works with Existing Devices: There's no need to purchase expensive, specialized hardware. The app leverages your existing smartphone and any Bluetooth-connected listening devices (earbuds, headphones, or hearing aids).
• On-Device Processing: For maximum privacy and security, all audio processing is performed directly on your smartphone. Your conversations are never uploaded to the cloud.
• Adjustable Noise Control: Users have control over the listening experience. An intuitive slider allows you to adjust the intensity of the noise removal, finding the perfect balance between conversational clarity and ambient awareness.
• Software-Based Solution: By using the powerful processor in your smartphone, HeardThat overcomes the limitations of small, wearable devices, providing a more robust and effective solution for speech enhancement.

Use Cases for HeardThat

HeardThat is ideal for anyone who finds themselves exhausted or frustrated by conversations in loud places. Key use cases include:

• Restaurants and Cafés: Enjoying a meal with friends or family without being drowned out by clattering dishes, music, and other patrons' chatter.
• Social Gatherings and Parties: Actively participating in group conversations and feeling connected at family events, holiday parties, or social functions.
• Work Environments: Focusing on discussions in open-plan offices, busy workshops, or meetings held in public spaces.
• Public Transportation: Clearly hearing a travel companion or important announcements while on a bus, train, or in an airport.
• Family Life: Staying engaged in conversations at home, especially in lively households with children, television, and other background sounds.

Advantages of HeardThat

HeardThat offers significant advantages over traditional hearing solutions. It provides enhanced speech clarity by specifically targeting and isolating speech, rather than just making everything louder. It is a highly cost-effective solution, as it eliminates the need for new, expensive hardware. By harnessing the superior processing power, memory, and battery of a smartphone, it delivers performance that small wearables cannot match. Most importantly, it helps combat social isolation by empowering users to confidently re-engage in social activities they may have previously avoided due to hearing difficulties.

Pricing and Plans

HeardThat operates on a freemium subscription model. New users can download the app and begin with a free trial to experience its full capabilities without any commitment or credit card requirement. To continue using the service after the trial period, a subscription is necessary. The app also includes a thoughtful gifting feature, making it easy to purchase and share a subscription with a friend or family member who could benefit from clearer conversations. For the most up-to-date subscription prices and plan details, please visit the shopping cart section directly within the HeardThat app.