Live church captioning for deaf and hard-of-hearing members
One message. Every language.
LivingTongues puts live, word-for-word captions of your sermon on each person's own phone. Members scan a QR code, choose English, and read along about two seconds behind the speaker, with no app and no special equipment.
Welcome every member to follow the message.
Nobody has to ask ahead of time or sit in a special section. Anyone can scan the code at any seat and start reading.
- Live word-for-word captions of the sermon
- About two seconds behind the speaker
- No app to download and no account
- Works on any phone, iOS or Android
- Included in every plan
Simple for members, invisible to your service.
Capture the audio
A small on-site appliance connects to your sound board. No new microphones.
Captions in seconds
The sermon is transcribed as it's spoken and sent to every phone in about two seconds.
Members read along
They scan, choose English, and follow the message on their own screen.
The same page serves your whole congregation.
The tool that captions your sermon for hard-of-hearing members also translates it for members who speak another language, in captions and in audio. Learn about live Spanish translation for church services.
Church captioning FAQ
Do deaf and hard-of-hearing members need an app?
No. They scan a QR code or open your link and choose English. Captions run in their phone's browser, with nothing to install and no special equipment.
Are live captions included in every plan?
Yes. Live English captions of the original sermon are included in every plan.
Can members read captions in other languages?
Yes. Captions are available in any language we support, so the same page also serves members who read another language.
How far behind the speaker are the captions?
About two seconds.
Do captions replace a sign language interpreter?
Captions help many members follow the service, but they aren't a substitute for sign language interpretation for people who rely on it.
Ready to caption your services?
Order your appliance and we handle the setup, then guide you and your team through your first few Sundays.