Patient App: Playback Speed Control for Training Exercises

The Playback Speed feature lets patients adjust the pace of training exercises for a more comfortable and effective listening experience.

What This Feature Does

  • Adds a Playback Speed setting to the mobile app’s Settings menu.
  • Offers four playback speeds:
    • Full Speed – 0% slower
    • Relaxed (Default) – 10% slower
    • Slower – 12% slower
    • Slowest – 15% slower
  • Includes preview buttons to test each speed before selecting.
  • Applies chosen speed to:
    • Speech in Noise
    • Working Memory
    • Missing Word
    • (Does not affect Rapid Speech exercises.)

Saves the chosen speed for all future training sessions.


How It Works

  1. Open the Settings menu in the mobile app.
  2. Tap Playback Speed.
  3. Preview any speed by tapping the play icon next to it.
  4. Select your preferred speed.

Tap Save. Your choice applies automatically to eligible exercises.

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Common Questions

Q: Will this make training too easy?
A: Slower speeds help build understanding and confidence, which supports faster long-term improvement.

Q: Will this affect all lessons?
A: No. Only Speech in Noise, Working Memory, and Missing Word exercises are affected. Rapid Speech remains at full speed.

Q: Can I change my speed anytime?
A: Yes. You can update your speed anytime in the Settings menu.