Getting started with HeyJames takes less than a minute. Connect your Bluetooth earbuds, choose your language pair, and start talking. The app handles everything else automatically — detection, translation, and delivery.
HeyJames is a real-time bidirectional translation Android app designed for face-to-face communication. A German speaker uses Bluetooth earbuds to hear translations privately, while the other party reads large translated text on the phone screen — all from a single Android device, no internet setup required.
HeyJames is packed with features designed for seamless face-to-face translation. Every detail is crafted for real-world communication scenarios.
Tap once to start. HeyJames continuously listens for speech and automatically detects when someone speaks, translating each utterance in real time. No button pressing required between sentences — conversation flows naturally.
HeyJames automatically identifies which language is being spoken and applies the correct translation direction. No need to tap "switch" between turns — the app handles it seamlessly.
Translations for the German speaker are routed exclusively to Bluetooth earbuds. The phone speaker remains silent so only the German speaker hears the translation — maintaining conversation privacy.
The translated text is displayed in large, high-contrast type on the phone screen — sized so it can be easily read when the phone is held between two people. No squinting required.
HeyJames supports 17+ languages out of the box, with German as the primary earbud language and any of the following as the screen language:
When internet connectivity is unavailable or unreliable, HeyJames falls back to on-device translation models. Quality may be reduced, but the conversation never stops.
Every conversation is logged with timestamps, original text, and translation. Review what was said, correct misunderstandings, or export a transcript after the meeting.
From the moment speech ends to translation delivery — HeyJames targets under 2 seconds end-to-end latency. Powered by optimised speech recognition and cloud translation APIs.
Getting started with HeyJames takes less than a minute. Connect your Bluetooth earbuds, choose your language pair, and start talking. The app handles everything else automatically — detection, translation, and delivery.
Choose your target language pair — e.g., German (earbud) and Turkish (screen). Over 17 languages available.
Tap the microphone button. HeyJames enters continuous listening mode and waits for speech from either party.
Both parties speak in their own language. HeyJames detects who is speaking and translates each utterance automatically.
German speaker hears translation in earbuds. Other party reads large text on screen. Conversation complete.
HeyJames is available for Android devices. Free to download, with optional premium features.
Download HeyJames from the Google Play Store. Free to install — start translating in minutes.
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