About
Captify is a pioneering assistive technology company offering AI-powered smart glasses designed specifically for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Their flagship product, the Captify Pro, uses onboard dual beamforming microphones to accurately capture speech even in noisy settings, converting it to readable captions displayed in real-time within the wearer's line of sight — hands-free and without needing to look at a phone screen. The glasses support unlimited captions in over 40 languages, making them ideal for multilingual workplaces and international travel. Beyond speech-to-text, Captify alerts wearers to important environmental sounds such as alarms or doorbells, providing situational awareness beyond conversations. The device is designed for all-day comfort and can be fitted with custom prescription lenses — including options for astigmatism, progressives, and blue light protection. Captify offers two models: the full-featured Captify Pro and the more affordable Captify Myvu for users seeking a simpler solution. The company accepts vision insurance, FSA/HSA cards, and provides free US shipping with a 45-day risk-free trial. A subscription plan is available for ongoing captioning services. Captify is ideal for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who want to participate more fully in workplace meetings, social events, medical appointments, theater performances, and daily conversations. As a hard-of-hearing-owned company, Captify is deeply committed to making every conversation accessible.
Key Features
- Real-Time Speech-to-Text Display: Onboard AI transcribes spoken conversations instantly and displays captions directly in the wearer's field of view via a comfortable dual-eye display.
- 40+ Language Support: Provides unlimited captions in over 40 languages, making it suitable for multilingual environments, travel, and international workplaces.
- Dual Beamforming Microphones: Advanced directional microphones accurately capture speech in noisy real-world settings, improving transcription accuracy during busy conversations.
- Environmental Sound Alerts: Notifies wearers of important environmental sounds like alarms, doorbells, and other auditory cues beyond spoken conversation.
- Prescription Lens Compatibility: Custom prescription lenses — including astigmatism, progressives, and blue light protection — can be fitted into the smart glasses for personalized vision correction.
Use Cases
- Deaf or hard-of-hearing professionals following spoken discussions during workplace meetings and presentations without relying on an interpreter.
- Elderly individuals with age-related hearing loss rejoining family conversations and social gatherings with confidence.
- Veterans or individuals with hearing damage using the glasses to follow conversations at home, medical appointments, and community events.
- Hard-of-hearing theatergoers, moviegoers, or event attendees getting real-time captions without disrupting others.
- International travelers or multilingual families using the 40+ language support to bridge language and hearing gaps in daily interactions.
Pros
- Purpose-Built for the Deaf/HoH Community: Designed from the ground up by a hard-of-hearing-owned company, ensuring the product addresses real accessibility needs rather than being a generic adaptation.
- Hands-Free, Glasses-Based Convenience: Captions appear directly in the wearer's line of sight, eliminating the need to hold a phone or look away from the person speaking.
- Insurance and FSA/HSA Accepted: Vision insurance, FSA, and HSA cards are accepted, significantly reducing out-of-pocket costs for eligible users.
- Risk-Free Trial: A 45-day risk-free trial with free US shipping allows users to test the glasses in their daily life before committing.
Cons
- Upfront Hardware Cost: Requires purchasing a physical device, making the initial investment higher than software-only captioning solutions.
- Subscription Required for Full Service: Ongoing caption services require a subscription plan in addition to the hardware purchase.
- Limited to the Wearer: Captions are only visible to the person wearing the glasses, so the experience cannot be easily shared with others in the conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captify?
Captify is a line of AI-powered smart glasses that transcribe spoken conversations in real-time and display the captions directly in the wearer's field of view, designed specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
How does Captify work in noisy environments?
Captify uses dual beamforming microphones that focus on speech while filtering out background noise, enabling accurate transcription even in loud or busy settings like restaurants, offices, or public spaces.
Can I use my own prescription lenses with Captify?
Yes. Captify glasses can be fitted with custom prescription lenses, including options for astigmatism, progressive lenses, and blue light protection, so they function as both everyday eyewear and captioning devices.
Does insurance cover Captify?
Captify accepts vision insurance, as well as FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and HSA (Health Savings Account) cards, which can help offset the cost of the glasses.
What languages does Captify support?
Captify supports unlimited captions in over 40 languages, making it suitable for users in multilingual households, international workplaces, and travel situations.
