Apple Live Captions

App icon showing a white speech bubble with vertical audio wave bars inside on a black background.

General Information

Apple Live Captions provide real-time, on-device transcriptions of conversations, calls, and media. They help users, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing, follow spoken dialogue across apps and in person.

Key Features:

  • Real-time, on-device transcription for calls, media, and in-person conversations

  • Customizable caption window with adjustable size, font, and colors

  • Works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro

  • Provides captions during FaceTime and audio from apps systemwide

  • Simultaneous compatibility with Live Speech for nonspeaking users

How to Enable:

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Select Accessibility.

  3. Select Live Captions.

  4. Turn on Live Captions.

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Specifications

  • Compatibility: Available on iPhone 11 and later, iPads with A12 Bionic or later, Macs with Apple Silicon, and Apple Vision Pro.