Captions in Real Life — Captioning Glasses for Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Never miss a word. Never get left out of the conversation. AirCaps was built specifically for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Our accurate captions are designed to empower you to engage fully in every conversation, meeting, and moment that matters.

Crystal Clear Accuracy

97% accuracy, even in noise. Advanced AI trained to work in restaurants, parties, and crowded spaces. Our speech recognition is miles ahead — delivering 97% accuracy where it matters most.

Hear Through the Noise

4 microphones with advanced beamforming for superior noise isolation. AirCaps captures the voice you want to hear and filters out everything else.

Lightning Fast

300ms latency. Captions faster than you can blink. Keep pace with every conversation without lag or delay.

Your Glasses, Your Prescription

AirCaps works with any prescription. Take them to your optician for a custom fit. Glasses first, technology second — at just 49g, they are lighter than most regular glasses.

What People Are Saying

Susan Goldhor, Cambridge, MA: “What I realize is that this has the potential to change my life. I could start going to the theatre again. I could go to movies in theaters that don’t have closed captions devices.”

Leah Ewart: “I was in awe... It made me feel more included... I was blown away that I understood everything... This is by far the most amazing thing I’ve ever experienced in my life.”

Amy Husmann: “The AI-enabled transcript is highly, highly accurate. I was able to use these glasses from the dinner table to the supermarket. This is amazing technology.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are AirCaps captions?

AirCaps delivers 97% caption accuracy with just 300ms latency. The 4-microphone beamforming array isolates the speaker you want to hear, even in noisy environments like restaurants and parties. Free tier provides 90%+ accuracy in 9 languages; Pro membership ($20/month) unlocks 97%+ accuracy across 60+ languages.

Can AirCaps caption glasses work in noisy restaurants?

Yes. AirCaps uses 4 microphones with advanced beamforming to isolate speech and filter out background noise, music, and other conversations. This makes AirCaps effective in restaurants, bars, parties, and crowded events where hearing aids and other devices often struggle.

Do AirCaps captioning glasses work with hearing aids?

Yes. AirCaps are designed to complement hearing aids, not replace them. The glasses sit comfortably over or alongside hearing aids and provide a visual text layer of what is being said. Many users with hearing aids find that the combination of audio amplification and real-time captions dramatically improves comprehension.

Can I use AirCaps for movies and theatre?

Yes. AirCaps provides real-time captions for movies, theatre, lectures, and any live audio. The captions appear in your line of sight so you can watch the performance naturally. Users report fewer than 20 word errors in an entire movie. No special equipment or venue support is needed.

Do I need a subscription for AirCaps captions?

No. AirCaps includes a free-forever tier with unlimited captions in 9 languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese) and 5 hours/month of Pro features. The Pro membership ($20/month) adds 60+ languages, 97%+ accuracy with premium AI models, and AI meeting intelligence.

Can I wear AirCaps with my prescription lenses?

Yes. AirCaps supports prescriptions from -16 to +16 diopter, including progressive, bifocal, and varifocal lenses. A $39 interchangeable prescription lens holder can be fitted by any licensed optician. At just 49g, AirCaps are lighter than most regular prescription glasses.

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