Speak-Simply Enhanced
This app turns your device into a powerful communication tool. Simply tap any tile and it speaks. Think of it as your voice when words are hard to find.
Basic Use: Tap any tile to hear it spoken. Use the colored tabs at the top to switch between different categories like "ANSWERS", "CARE", or "FOOD & DRINK".
Navigation: Use the Back/Next buttons at the bottom, or swipe between pages. Hit "Repeat" to hear your last phrase again.
Edit Mode: Tap the pencil (✎) button in the top bar, then "Edit Tiles" to customise your tiles. You can also long-press any tile to edit it quickly, or right-click on a computer.
Two Types of Text: Each tile can have two lines — the primary word or phrase you see, and an optional spoken phrase that differs from the label (great for longer sentences).
Adding Pages: In edit mode, use the "+ Add Page" tab to create your own categories.
Quick Access: The red 🚨 button gives instant access to critical phrases like "Call ambulance" or "I'm choking".
Customisation: Tap ✎ then "Emergency Phrases" to personalise these for your specific needs.
Voice: Use the return arrow to go back to the suite home page, then open Voice Settings (🔊) to adjust speed, pitch, and voice selection.
Custom Pronunciations: Struggling with how names or medical terms sound? Add them to the Lexicon in the JHACAL launcher's Voice Settings so they're pronounced exactly how you want.
Export / Import: In ⚙️ JHACAL Settings → Speak Simply Data you can export your tiles to a file and import them on another device.
Suite Backup: Use the Backup button on the suite launcher to save all apps at once with automatic daily, weekly, and monthly copies.
Privacy First: Everything stays on your device — no internet required once launched, no data collected, complete privacy.
• Keyboard shortcuts: Arrow keys navigate, Spacebar repeats, Escape stops speech
- Drag tiles to rearrange them in edit mode
- Test emergency phrases regularly so you're prepared when it matters