👂 Hearing Loss🖥️ Mac / MacBook
Hearing Loss Settings on Mac / MacBook
macOS includes hearing accessibility features including live captions and visual alerts.
Settings to Turn On
- 1
Flash Screen for Alerts
System Settings → Accessibility → Audio → Flash the screen when an alert sound occurs → turn ON
Screen flashes instead of playing alert sounds.
- 2
Live Captions
System Settings → Accessibility → Live Captions → turn ON
Automatic captions for audio and video.
- 3
Hearing Aids
System Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → pair hearing aids via Bluetooth
Connect hearing aids to your Mac.
- 4
Always Show Captions
System Settings → Accessibility → Captions → Prefer Closed Captions → turn ON
Automatically shows captions when available.
Helpful Tip
When on a FaceTime call, turn on Live Captions to see real-time transcription of what the other person is saying.
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Other Conditions for Mac / MacBook
👁️ Low VisionSettings to make text larger, increase contrast, and use magnification for people with reduced vision.🤲 Arthritis / Limited DexteritySettings to make touch easier, reduce the need for precise tapping, and enable voice control.🖐️ TremorsSettings to reduce accidental taps, slow down touch response, and stabilize interactions.🔍 Macular DegenerationSpecialized settings for central vision loss including zoom, color filters, and screen reader options.🎨 Color BlindnessColor filter settings to adjust screen colors for different types of color vision deficiency.
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