Sound Amplifier

3.3
76.1K reviews
100M+
Downloads
Content rating
Rated for 3+
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About this app

Sound Amplifier makes everyday conversations and surrounding sounds more accessible among people who are hard of hearing, using just your Android phone and a pair of headphones. Use Sound Amplifier to filter, augment, and amplify sounds around you and on your device.

Features
• Reduce unwanted noise to recognize speech better.
• Focus on a speaker’s voice in noisy environments with conversation mode. (Available for Pixel 3 and above.)
• Listen to conversations, TV, or lectures. For audio sources that are farther away, Bluetooth headphones are recommended. (Bluetooth headphones might have delayed sound transmission.)
• Personalize your listening experience for surrounding conversation or media playing on your device. You can reduce noise or boost low frequency, high frequency, or quiet sounds. Set your preferences for both ears or separately for each ear.
• Turn Sound Amplifier on and off using the accessibility button, a gesture, or Quick Settings. Learn more about the accessibility button, gesture and Quick Settings: https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/7650693

Requirements
• Available for Android 8.1 and later.
• Pair your Android device with headphones.
• Conversation mode is currently available on Pixel 3 and above.

Send us your feedback on Sound Amplifier by emailing: sound-amplifier-help@google.com. For help using Sound Amplifier, connect with us at https://g.co/disabilitysupport.

Permissions Notice
Microphone: Access to the microphone will allow Sound Amplifier to process the audio for amplification and filtering. No data is collected or stored.
Accessibility Service: Since this app is an accessibility service, it can observe your actions, retrieve window content, and observe text that you type.
Updated on
Jun 17, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Audio and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted
Independent security review

Ratings and reviews

3.3
75.1K reviews
Steve
July 29, 2024
I previously wrote (a year ago) "This app actually makes speech more difficult to understand because you are hearing speech coming straight through the air to your ears combined with speech coming through the amplifier app - which is delayed - causing a terrible echo effect." That was when I had a very old Pixel 4a. I now have a shiny new Pixel 8a. There is still a tiny echo, but not bad at all. Also, the app is meant for hearing speech... But it can also amplify television! GREAT JOB DEVS!!!
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Aaron Kelly
July 30, 2024
It amplifies sound, but there's a significant delay, so it's not really useful for helping you hear better. 3 stars, almost great.
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Jeremy Martin
June 15, 2024
✅ Confirmed Sound Amplifier app 👂 you can use this to filter, augment, and amplify the sound around you and on your device. Sound Amplifier makes everyday conversations and surrounding sounds more accessible among people who are hard of hearing, using just your Android phone and a pair of headphones. Use Sound Amplifier to filter, augment, and amplify sounds around you and on your device.
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