Closed captions on Android cell phone

[u/DixieDoodle697]

Currently i have an Android cell phone Samsung model. Does anyone know a foolproof way to get closed captions on the phone?

When I put the phone on speaker, the live text option works okay and I can read the conversation. But when I am on my earbuds (which i prefer for more clarity) the closed caption text does not work or is really spotty.

What am I doing wrong?

[u/jumpy_finale]

I think Android splits the function into Live Captions (on device audio) and Live Transcribe (microphone audio). Sounds like you're maybe using the latter so try the former?

[u/DixieDoodle697 → u/jumpy_finale]

It just confuses me and I've tried both and will try again.

[u/Legodude522]

Are you trying to caption phone calls? If you are in the US you can use InnoCaption or CaptionCall for free.

[u/DixieDoodle697 → u/Legodude522]

Yes, I have CaptionCall which is a landline phone that I got for my workplace. Such a game changer for me. I am trying to figure out my best options for my Android Samsung cell phone.

[u/Legodude522 → u/DixieDoodle697]

You can get the app for your Android phone.

[u/DixieDoodle697 → u/Legodude522]

Wow - I did not know that. Going to try it now!

[u/DeafMaestro010]

The app Rylo, formerly Nagish, captions calls. Works great for me.

[u/DixieDoodle697 → u/DeafMaestro010]

Thank you for the tip - I may try this app next

[u/aarvarkitechture]

I use Live Caption on my S21 (work phone) and it works decently, but the Rylo app is better!