The conversation guide

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Simple, practical ways to turn speech into readable words — for seniors, families and everyday moments together.

Dictation for seniors: turn spoken words into large text

Turn spoken words into large, readable text on iPhone or iPad. A simple guide to hold-to-talk dictation for seniors and family conversations.

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Everyday guide · 2 min read

Speech to large text: turn an iPad into a readable conversation screen

Set up an iPad to show spoken words in large text. Learn how to position the screen, adjust the text and choose standalone or Tandem mode.

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Everyday guide · 2 min read

A simple way to make conversations with a hard-of-hearing parent readable

Try a simple way to make family conversations readable: speak into an iPhone and show large text to your parent on an iPhone or iPad.

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Everyday guide · 2 min read

Your phones, one shared iPad: a family guide to Tandem

Use Tandem to send speech from nearby iPhones to one iPad. Guests need no account or minute pack; transcription uses the receiving account’s balance.

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Everyday guide · 3 min read

Speech to text without a subscription: how the minutes work

Understand Read the Voice minute packs: what uses recording time, how Tandem shares a balance, and what to check before buying more minutes.

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Everyday guide · 2 min read

Choosing a conversation app for a hard-of-hearing senior

Choose a comfortable setup for face-to-face conversations: large text, simple recording controls and a shared family iPad for a hard-of-hearing senior.

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