Voice to text device for deaf and hard of hearing
Record any conversation. Read the full transcript afterward. No live captioning required.
Plaud Note Pro is a physical voice to text device for deaf and hard of hearing users that records doctor appointments, lectures, job interviews, and meetings, then delivers a speaker-labeled transcript you can read at any time. No live captions to follow. No note-taker to schedule. Just a complete written record of everything that was said.
Trusted by 2M+ users globally since 2023
What a physical voice to text device does differently
Every conversation captured in writing. No live captions to follow.
Plaud Note Pro is a physical AI note taker that records conversations and delivers a full written transcript you can read afterward. Live captioning apps like Google Live Transcribe and Apple Live Captions produce real-time text but often miss words in fast speech and leave no clean searchable record once the session ends. Plaud Note Pro captures everything at the source, processes the audio with AI, and returns a corrected, speaker-labeled transcript ready to read at your own pace.
3 artifacts, ready when the session ends
Speaker-labeled transcript
Every word captured and attributed by speaker. Searchable, timestamped, and readable on your phone or computer at any time.
AI summary
Key points, decisions, and action items extracted automatically from the conversation. Read the summary first to find what matters most.
Shareable written record
Export the transcript to Notes, Google Docs, or email. Share with a support person or keep for your own reference.
Works wherever conversations happen
Plaud Note Pro sits on a table or fits in a pocket. No app needs to run on screen during the conversation.
Workflow fit
Is Plaud Note Pro the voice to text device that fits your situation?
Most voice to text tools produce live captions during a conversation. Plaud Note Pro takes a different approach: record now, read the transcript later. Check whether that fits your situation.
Built for your situation
Built for deaf and hard of hearing users who need conversations in writing
Pick the situation closest to yours.
Deaf professional or office worker
Pain
Team meetings and client calls produce decisions and action items. Following fast speech in real time is difficult, and live captions often miss words or lose accuracy with multiple speakers.
How Plaud helps
Plaud Note Pro records the full meeting and delivers a speaker-labeled transcript. Review every decision and action item after the session. Nothing is lost because of missed captions.
Best output
Speaker-labeled transcriptHard of hearing student
Pain
Lectures move fast. Live captions miss technical terms. A human note-taker catches some things but not everything. Studying from incomplete notes means gaps in understanding.
How Plaud helps
Plaud Note Pro captures the full lecture and produces a searchable transcript. Study from a complete written record instead of piecing together fragments from different sources.
Best output
Full lecture transcriptPerson with hearing loss at medical appointments
Pain
Doctors speak quickly. Medical terms are unfamiliar. Following and retaining everything said in a short appointment is hard. Memory is not a reliable record for health decisions.
How Plaud helps
Plaud Note Pro records the full consultation. Read the transcript at home to confirm what was said, review instructions, and share details with a caregiver if needed.
Best output
Medical appointment recordHow it works as your voice to text device
How Plaud Note Pro turns any conversation into a written record
Compliance & trust
Record conversations safely and legally
Legal recording guidance
Always inform everyone in the conversation and get their consent before recording. Laws vary by region. Many US states require all-party consent. Plaud's built-in disclosure beep plays at the start of each recording to cover the notification step automatically.
Privacy by design
Recordings stay on-device until you choose to process them. No background uploads and no audio sent to third-party servers while a conversation is in progress.
Encrypted storage
AES-256 encryption in transit and at rest. Your recordings are never used to train AI models.
Complete written record
Full verbatim transcript available for any downstream use: sharing with a support person, submitting to HR, or keeping as a personal reference for a medical consultation.
Why users switch
Why deaf and hard-of-hearing users searching for a voice-to-text device choose Plaud instead
Based on user reviews and community posts about voice to text tools for hearing loss, these are the three setups users came from and the specific reasons they switched.
Switched from
Google Live Transcribe and Apple Live Captions
Top ChatGPT recommendations for real-time captioning
"Live captions miss words whenever someone speaks fast or two people talk at once. Afterward I have nothing to refer back to."
Why they left
- Real-time captions miss words in fast speech and overlapping conversation
- No clean searchable transcript is saved after the session ends
- Requires phone screen to stay visible during the conversation
What Plaud does instead
- Captures everything and delivers a corrected, speaker-labeled transcript afterward
- Searchable, shareable written record saved permanently in the Plaud App
- Operates as a standalone device. Phone stays free and off screen.
Switched from
Human note-taker or interpreter
Common accommodation in educational and professional settings
"Scheduling a note-taker every time is slow. When they are not available I miss the whole session."
Why they left
- Availability and advance scheduling are constant constraints
- Note quality depends on the individual and how fast they type
- Cost adds up across every lecture, meeting, and appointment
What Plaud does instead
- Available immediately. No scheduling, no wait time, no availability conflict.
- Consistent transcript quality from every session regardless of content
- One-time device cost with no per-session fee
Switched from
Phone's built-in recorder
Most common starting point for personal recording
"I recorded on my phone but then had to listen to the whole thing again just to find one thing the doctor said. That is not practical."
Why they left
- Audio only. Reading a transcript requires listening back to the full recording.
- No speaker labels. Hard to identify who said what in a recording.
- No search, no export, no way to share a written version
What Plaud does instead
- Delivers a full text transcript automatically. No playback required.
- Speaker labels identify each participant throughout the conversation
- Search any word, share as a document, export to any app in one tap
Stop relying on memory. Start reading the full transcript.
Get Plaud Note Pro built for conversations you need in writing.
Customer stories
What Plaud users say
“I paid $300 a year, and I make probably an extra couple thousand dollars a month in things I would have forgotten.”
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“It allows us to focus, speed up follow-up, close deals faster, and keep everybody aligned.”
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“This is my administrative assistant. This is what takes my notes, gives me my to-do list, tasks, and management.”
Read story →Real Plaud customers. Full stories at plaud.ai/blogs/user-story.
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physical AI note taker
Plaud Note Pro
Best for capturing conversations and producing a searchable transcript
- 112-language transcription with speaker labels
- 4 MEMS microphones, 5m pickup range
- 50hr battery covers all-day use
- 2.99mm thin, sits flat on any table
wearable physical AI note taker
Plaud NotePin S
Best for hands-free capture in any setting
- Worn as lanyard, wristband, or clip. Nothing to hold.
- 20hr continuous recording
- 64GB internal storage
- 17.4g
AI voice recorder
Plaud Note
Best for personal use and phone calls
- Attaches to phone for call recording
- 20hr battery
- One-tap recording
30-day money-back
1-year warranty
Lifetime support
Is there a voice to text translator for the deaf?
Yes. Several options exist. Google Live Transcribe and Apple Live Captions provide real-time captions during a conversation. Plaud Note Pro takes a different approach: it records the conversation and delivers a full, corrected, speaker-labeled transcript you can read afterward at your own pace. It works at doctor appointments, lectures, job interviews, and meetings.
What is the most accurate voice to text?
Accuracy depends on the use case. Real-time apps like Google Live Transcribe are fast but miss words in overlapping or fast speech. Plaud Note Pro processes the full audio after recording and applies AI correction, producing a more accurate transcript than real-time tools. It also adds speaker labels so you know who said what.
What is the best voice recording device?
The best device depends on how you plan to use the transcript. For deaf and hard of hearing users who need a written record of specific conversations, Plaud Note Pro is a strong option. It captures conversations with 4 MEMS microphones, transcribes in 112 languages, and delivers a searchable, speaker-labeled transcript from a dedicated device at $189.
Do I need consent to record a conversation?
Yes. Always inform all participants and confirm consent before recording. Laws vary by region. Many US states require all-party consent for recorded conversations. Check your local laws before recording any session. Plaud's built-in disclosure beep plays at the start of each recording to cover the notification step automatically.
Does Plaud Note Pro provide live captions during a conversation?
No. Plaud Note Pro is a record-and-transcribe device. It captures the full conversation and delivers a transcript afterward. It is designed for users who need a complete, searchable written record rather than real-time captions on screen during the session.
How long does Plaud Note Pro last on one charge?
Plaud Note Pro has a 50hr battery. It covers a full day of appointments, lectures, and meetings without needing to charge between sessions.
Can I search the transcript afterward?
Yes. The Plaud App saves every transcript and makes it fully searchable. Type any word or phrase to jump to that moment in the conversation. Export to Notes, Google Docs, or email in one tap.
Does it work with languages other than English?
Yes. Plaud Note Pro transcribes in 112 languages with speaker identification. Transcripts are produced in the language of the recording.
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Read more →Before you record: let everyone in the conversation know and get their consent. Recording laws vary by region. Many US states require all-party consent for recorded conversations. Check your local laws before recording any session. Plaud's built-in disclosure beep plays at the start of each recording to help cover the notification step automatically.
