# AirCaps - Full Product Documentation > AirCaps (formerly TranscribeGlass) makes lightweight AR smart glasses with built-in displays that show real-time captions, translations in 60+ languages, and AI meeting intelligence. Designed for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, international travelers, and professionals. --- ## Product Overview - **Product**: AirCaps Smart Glasses - **Price**: $599 USD / ¥75,000 JPY / ₩990,000 KRW - **Availability**: In Stock, ships within 10 days - **Weight**: 49g - **Brand**: AirCaps - **Website**: https://aircaps.com ## Technical Specifications - **Display**: Binocular MicroLED waveguide, 640x480 monochrome green, 30-degree FoV - **Battery**: 4-8 hours mixed usage, 2-4 hours continuous display, fast charge (2hrs in 15min) - **Microphones**: 4 built-in with beamforming and noise reduction - **Connectivity**: Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy - **Weight**: 49g - **Certifications**: FCC & CE certified - **Prescription Support**: Supports -16 to +16 diopter, all progressive/bifocal/varifocal types - **Dimensions**: Lens Width 55mm, Bridge Width 22mm - **Compatibility**: iOS and Android (phones and tablets), companion app, cloud sync - **Materials**: AirCaps x Rokid hardware platform, lightweight black acetate with internal silicone coverings, hypoallergenic nose pads and temple tips - **Colors**: Midnight, Silver, Sage, Rose --- ## Why AirCaps vs. Other Smart Glasses | Feature | AirCaps | Others | |---|---|---| | Caption accuracy | 97% | ~85% | | Latency | 300ms | 800ms+ | | Microphones | 4 (beamforming) | 1-2 | | Languages | 60+ | 10-15 | | Auto language detection | Yes | No | | Subscription required | No | Yes | | Battery life | 4-8 hrs | 3-4 hrs | | With accessories | Up to 18 hrs | None available | | Prescription lenses | Any optician, any Rx | Must order through vendor | | Display customization | Font, size, position | Fixed | | Price | $599 | $800-1,200 | --- ## Press & Media - **WIRED**: "Works almost eerily well." — [Read article](https://www.wired.com/story/these-translating-ai-glasses-put-subtitles-on-the-world/) - **The New Yorker**: "Holy shit." — [Read article](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/04/28/subtitling-your-life) - Also featured in: Forbes, Fast Company, The Smithsonian, Scientific American, LiveMint, NowThis --- ## Who AirCaps Is For ### Deaf & Hard of Hearing Real-time captions in your line of sight — theatre, movies, restaurants, family dinners, social events. No more looking down at a phone. AirCaps qualifies as an HSA/FSA-eligible medical device for hearing assistance. ### International Professionals Understand accented English and foreign languages in meetings. Auto-detect and translate 60+ languages instantly. No manual language selection needed. ### Travelers Speak and understand any language abroad without fumbling with a phone app. Have real conversations with locals, navigate markets, and immerse in culture. ### Families Give a loved one with hearing loss the ability to participate in conversations again. Follow along at family dinners, holidays, and gatherings. ### Professionals & Executives AI meeting notes, summaries, and action items — hands-free. Track agenda items, access notes during meetings, and never miss key details. ### People in Noisy Environments 4-microphone beamforming isolates who you're talking to and tunes out background noise. Works in busy restaurants, bars, parties, and crowded events — where even hearing aids often fail. --- ## 4-Microphone Beamforming Busy restaurants. Family dinners. Birthday parties. Everyone's talking at once, and you're just lost. AirCaps changes that. It focuses on the person in front of you and tunes out the chaos around you. - Focus on whoever you want to hear — isolate & enhance their voice - Ignore nearby conversations you don't want - AI filters out music, clatter & ambient noise - Perfect for restaurants, bars, parties & crowded events --- ## Key Features ### Real-Time Captions - 97% accuracy, 300ms latency - Always-on display in your field of view - Designed for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community - Use cases: conversations, social events, public venues, family gatherings, theatre **Testimonials:** - "This has the potential to change my life. I could start going to the theatre again." - Susan Goldhor - "I was in awe... It made me feel more included... I was blown away that I understood everything." - Leah Ewart - "The AI-enabled transcript is highly, highly accurate. I was able to use these glasses from the dinner table to the supermarket." - Amy Husmann ### Translation - 60+ languages with real-time, AI-powered translation - Instant transcription and translation without language selection - Minimum age: 13 **Use Cases:** - Business negotiations (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc.) - Family communication across language barriers - Travel and cultural immersion - Language learning with real-time corrections **Testimonials:** - "Closed our first enterprise deal in Tokyo. Never missed a word during procurement discussions." - Sarah Chen, VP International Business Development - "My abuela immigrated from Guadalajara 40 years ago. I never learned Spanish growing up. Now we actually talk - not just smile and nod." - Matteo Rodriguez - "Got invited to a family dinner in Marrakech after chatting with a shopkeeper. Would've never happened if I couldn't understand him." - Amelia Santos, Travel Photographer - "Practicing with my attending's French-speaking patients and seeing corrections in real-time is a game-changer." - Jeannie Snoyer, Medical Student NYU ### AI Meeting Intelligence - Automatic note-taking, summaries, and action items - Real-time agenda tracking - Frameworks supported: MEDDIC, BANT, pitch decks, clinical notes **Target Users:** - Sales reps & account executives: Stay on track during discovery calls, track MEDDIC items live - Doctors & healthcare providers: HIPAA-compliant automatic visit documentation, see patient history - Executives & consultants: Stay on agenda, access notes, view discussion frameworks - Business owners & founders: Pitch investors with talking points in peripheral vision - Customer success managers: Run QBRs with account data readily available - Lawyers & legal professionals: Automatic documentation of client consultations **Case Studies:** - Marcus Chen, Enterprise AE: "Landed my first $500K+ deal last quarter. During the final exec meeting, I tracked every MEDDIC item live and pivoted when the CFO brought up unexpected budget concerns. Closed on the call." - Sarah Martinez, CEO HealthTech Startup: "Raised our seed round from Tier-I fund. When they pivoted to unit economics mid-pitch, I had my CAC/LTV numbers right there." - Dr. James Thompson, Primary Care Physician: "Went from 2 hours of chart time after clinic to maybe 15 minutes of review. Patient walks in, I see their med list and last A1C right there. Actually look at them instead of my laptop." --- ## Membership Tiers ### Free Tier (included forever, no credit card required) - Unlimited captions in 9 languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese) - 90%+ accuracy with standard models - 5 hours/month of Pro features ### Pro Membership ($20/month) - 60+ languages with 97%+ accuracy - AI summaries, notes, and meeting intelligence - Premium AI models - 7-day free trial included with every purchase --- ## Accessories ### Charging Case - $99 USD (20% off: $79) - Battery capacity: 3000mAh - 10+ full recharges for multi-day use - USB-C fast charging - Weight: 120g - Dimensions: 185 x 65 x 60mm - LED battery level indicator - Automatically charges AirCaps when stored ### Power Capsules - $79 USD (20% off: $63) - 2 magnetic, hot-swap power capsules - 6+ full recharges total (3+ per capsule) - Weight: 5g per capsule - Up to 18 hours of continuous use - Swap batteries without removing glasses - Compact charging case included - LED charge indicators ### Prescription Lens Holder - $39 USD (20% off: $31) - Interchangeable prescription lens holder - Includes blank lenses ready for prescription - Compatible with most optical prescriptions (-16 to +16 diopter) - Easy installation by any licensed optician - Lightweight, durable optical-grade frame --- ## Shipping & Returns ### Shipping - Free shipping to: US, Korea, Japan, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, France, Brazil, India, Mexico - Processing: 5-7 business days after shipping window opens - Transit: 5-10 business days depending on location - Tracking info provided via confirmation email - International orders: Customers responsible for customs duties and import taxes ### Returns - 15-day no-questions-asked return policy from delivery date - Full refund on hardware (except lens holders, which are non-refundable) - Software subscriptions: Non-refundable - Return shipping: Customer responsible for shipping to San Francisco, CA headquarters - Refund processing: 5-10 business days after receipt and inspection - Contact: support@aircaps.com with order number ### Pre-Order Cancellations - Full refund available before shipment - Once shipped: Standard return policy applies ### Damaged/Defective Items - Contact within 15 days of delivery with order number and photos - Free replacement or refund available - May be covered under Limited Warranty --- ## Warranty ### Limited Warranty - Duration: 1 year from purchase (non-transferable, original purchaser only) - Commercial use: Reduced to 90 days - Coverage: Hardware defects in material and workmanship - Extended plan: 2-year protection available for $99 ### Not Covered - Acts of God, power surge, misuse, abuse, negligence - Accidents, wear and tear, mishandling - Unauthorized repair, modification, or disassembly - Improper operation or maintenance - Use of non-AirCaps batteries or consumables - Subjective or aesthetic aspects - Software (refer to software licensing agreement) ### Warranty Remedies (AirCaps chooses) 1. Repair or replace hardware 2. Exchange for new or refurbished equivalent 3. Refund price paid (minus reasonable depreciation) ### Warranty Support - Visit: aircaps.com/help for technical assistance - Email: support@aircaps.com - Replacement warranty: Remainder of original or 30 days, whichever is longer --- ## Customer Reviews - **Rating**: 4.9/5 based on 127 reviews - **97%** would recommend to a friend - **94%** said it exceeded expectations - **90%** use daily for work, school, family, or travel ### Hearing Loss & Accessibility **Joseph Davidson, Silver Spring, MD** - 5/5 "I am giving AirCaps five stars because the sixth is not available. I have severe hearing loss which is only partially abetted by my hearing aids. When I was sitting around a table, I lost the conversation. With AirCaps I can follow almost all. On top of that they can handle dozens of languages, either transcribing or translating. I and my friends have tested in in Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, French and Hebrew. The glasses are very good a rejecting background noise." **Mike Miller, Lake Oswego, OR** - 5/5 "Before I had these glasses, I often felt left out. I'd miss jokes, withdraw from conversations, and sit quietly, smiling but not really connecting. With AirCaps I've regained the ability to join in fully—with friends at dinner, neighbors in meetings, and even with servers in restaurants. My wife appreciates not having to repeat or explain for me in groups. These glasses restore not just words, but a sense of belonging. The change has been remarkable." **Nancy Otte, Portland, OR** - 4/5 "The glasses are a miracle. These glasses work for me in an uncaptioned movie theatre with few AI errors -- fewer than twenty words in an entire movie. I can attend speeches and seminars in large spaces and understand words. Rather than looking down at my phone to read realtime captioning, I can look at the speaker with the glasses on which is more natural, having eye-to-eye contact." **Susan Goldhor, Cambridge, MA** - 5/5 "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." **Donna Dunning, Seattle, WA** - 5/5 "I find my transcribe glasses very helpful. I have lost most of my hearing and had trouble participating in conversations. The glasses print conversations out for me so I can see and respond to what others are saying. They have improved my life and enable me to be part of things that I couldn't before." **Stephen Ardron, Bronx, NY** - 5/5 "I can't recommend them highly enough, they are life-altering for me. I only wish they'd been available sooner." ### Work & Productivity **Paul Commero, Lancaster, PA** - 5/5 "AirCaps has been a game changer for my work life. I'm a Meniere's sufferer, my wife stumbled on AirCaps during a search one day when I was very frustrated. These glasses have been amazing for my piece of mind; they make work so much better now. Thanks, AirCaps team, you have been so helpful, and they check up on you to see how you're doing! Don't wait - try these now!!" **Sangjun Kwon, Seoul, KR** - 5/5 "As an Asian professional working for a European company, I often join meetings in English with people from different countries. Understanding various accents was always challenging, but with AirCaps glasses, my comprehension has improved a lot. Meetings feel much easier and more productive now." **Ed Morrissey, Saint Louis, MO** - 5/5 "Excellent product! Love the charging case, too. Both high quality feeling. Easy setup and works very well in both real-time captions and language translations. The overlay screens are bright and very legible. This has to be the absolute best product in the market now for capturing visual captions, by far." ### Family & Social **Cheri Taub, Daly City, CA** - 5/5 "AirCaps has truly been a game changer for our family. Our father, who has hearing loss, struggled to join in conversations. These glasses have completely changed that. Now, he can follow along and participate, which has brought so much joy to him and to us." **Glen Pilon, Savannah, GA** - 5/5 "This is a transformative product. I now feel that I can converse with others in virtually any setting, which I found it difficult to do before purchasing my AirCaps. Terrific customer service as well." ### Customer Support **Michael Small, San Francisco, CA** - 5/5 "I also want to recognize the incredible customer support we received. One of the co-founders personally helped resolve a technical issue we were experiencing, and the level of care, patience, and dedication was beyond anything we expected. We're deeply grateful not just for the technology, but for the people behind it." --- ## Pages - [Home](https://aircaps.com) - [Shop](https://aircaps.com/shop) - [Real-Time Captions](https://aircaps.com/captions) - [Translation](https://aircaps.com/translation) - [AI Meetings](https://aircaps.com/meetings) - [Accessories](https://aircaps.com/accessories) - [Charging Case](https://aircaps.com/accessories/charging-case) - [Power Capsules](https://aircaps.com/accessories/power-capsules) - [Prescription Lens Holder](https://aircaps.com/accessories/prescription-lens-holder) - [Enterprise Demo](https://aircaps.com/enterprise_demo) - [Contact](https://aircaps.com/contact) - [Shipping & Returns](https://aircaps.com/shipping-returns) - [Privacy Policy](https://aircaps.com/privacy) - [Terms of Service](https://aircaps.com/terms) - [Purchase Terms](https://aircaps.com/purchase_terms) - [Warranty](https://aircaps.com/warranty) - [Safety](https://aircaps.com/safety) - [Cookie Policy](https://aircaps.com/cookies) ## Locale Pages - [Japanese (JP)](https://aircaps.com/jp) - [Korean (KR)](https://aircaps.com/kr) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Is a subscription required?** No. AirCaps always works free forever with unlimited captions in 9 languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese). You also get 5 hours per month of Pro features, which includes AI summaries and 60+ languages with enhanced accuracy. To get unlimited Pro features, upgrade to Pro Membership ($20/month). **Do I need internet to use AirCaps?** No. Offline mode supports 9 languages. Online mode unlocks 60+ languages, auto language detection, and AI meeting assistant features. **Can AirCaps help me hear clearly in noisy environments like restaurants and events?** Yes. This is one of AirCaps' most powerful features. Many people struggle to understand speech in crowded restaurants, bars, concerts, and events — even hearing aids often fail in these situations. AirCaps uses 4 microphones with advanced beamforming technology and AI to isolate the speech you want to hear while filtering out background noise, music, and other conversations. The result is crystal-clear transcriptions even in the noisiest environments. **What languages are supported?** 60+ languages: Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh. **How many displays do the glasses have?** 2 displays, one for each eye (binocular). This provides a more comfortable and natural viewing experience — no headaches or eye strain. **How long does the battery last?** 4-8 hours of mixed usage, with 2-4 hours of continuous display time. Battery charges fully in 40 minutes, and fast charging gives you 2 hours in just 15 minutes. With optional Power Capsules (magnetic hot-swap batteries), extend to up to 18 hours continuous use. A separate charging case provides 10 additional full recharges for multi-day use. **Do the glasses have built-in microphones?** Yes, 4 discreet built-in microphones with superior noise reduction and directional audio capture. Transcriptions are extremely accurate even in highly noisy, multi-speaker conversations. **Who makes AirCaps?** AirCaps has expertise in voice AI and develops proprietary software and voice AI models. The glasses hardware is developed in partnership with Rokid, a leading smart glasses manufacturer. Frame design was created in collaboration with Bolon Eyewear, a premium eyewear brand. This ensures both cutting-edge AI capabilities and a stylish, comfortable design. **Is AirCaps HSA/FSA eligible?** Yes. AirCaps qualifies as a medical device for hearing assistance. Pay with your HSA/FSA card at checkout. **Do you ship internationally?** Yes. Free shipping to US, Korea, Japan, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, France, Brazil, India, Mexico. Customers outside the U.S. are responsible for import duties and customs. **What's the return policy?** 15-day, no-questions-asked returns. Full refund on all items except lens holders ($39). Customer responsible for return shipping to our San Francisco, CA headquarters. --- ## Contact - Email: support@aircaps.com - Phone: +1-203-296-3699 - Social: [@AirCaps on X](https://twitter.com/AirCaps), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/AirCaps)