AI note-taking for ADHD and learning differences
For students with ADHD, auditory processing differences, chronic illness, or any situation where the lecture moves faster than your brain. Hedy listens, transcribes, and turns the session into something you can search, ask about, and study from later.
Stop trying to listen and take notes at the same time
Hedy transcribes in real time while you stay in the room. No more choosing between catching what's being said and writing it down.
Re-read or re-listen to anything you missed
Brain drifted? Lost the thread when the slide changed? The transcript is right there, fully searchable, so you can find what was said and listen back to it.
Ask Hedy about a lecture weeks after it happened
Group lectures by class using Topics, then ask questions across an entire course. "What did the professor say about cellular respiration this semester" returns an answer that draws on every lecture in the topic.
How Hedy works
Start your class
Place your phone nearby and activate Hedy with a single tap. Works for in-person lectures, online classes, or study groups.
Get support in real time
Receive instant help through Hedy's discreet interface. Ask questions anytime to:
- Re-read what was just said if you missed it
- Understand complex concepts
- Translate what was said
- Generate thoughtful questions
- Create study notes
- Track key points and examples
Review and study after class
Access complete lecture transcripts, summaries, and key points afterward. You can even chat with Hedy about past lectures to reinforce your understanding and prepare for exams.
Made for every lecture
When the lecture moves faster than your brain
Some lectures cover three weeks of material in one session.
- Real-time transcript you can scroll back through during class
- Tap to highlight the moments worth coming back to
- Study materials generated automatically, so the heavy lifting is done
Ask the professor to clarify the difference between the two methods.
The lecture moved on — you may have missed the key formula.
Connect this topic back to last week's reading assignment.
Lectures in your second or third language
Following an academic lecture in a language you're still learning is one of the highest cognitive loads in school.
Insights delivered in your preferred language
Review and study across a whole semester
Group lectures by class with Topics, then ask Hedy questions across all of them.
Summaries, notes, and to-dos after every session
After every session Hedy delivers a complete summary, detailed notes, and a list of action items pulled from the lecture.
- Understand complex topics and technical terms in the moment
- Connect concepts across lectures spanning a whole semester
- Build study materials without ever leaving the conversation
Session Summary
ReadyKey takeaways
Action items
Languages
What students with learning differences tell us
“Hedy is my go-to daily tool for my neurodivergent brain, an absolute essential.”
Jezette
Hedy user, neurodivergent
“Thank you so much for including Russian language support! Hedy AI has been an incredibly helpful tool for me during conferences and lectures.”
Vilkhovskiy
Hedy user, native Russian speaker
“Hedy AI has been a lifesaver for me as a project manager and student. It helps me remember what was said in lectures and meetings so I always feel organized, attentive, and well-prepared.”
Rebecca W.
Student and project manager
Hedy Ecosystem
Hedy is available across all your devices. Capture every conversation, wherever it happens.
Frequently asked questions
How does Hedy help students in lectures and classes?
Hedy transcribes lectures in real time, generates summaries with key concepts, and lets you chat with Hedy during the lecture for instant clarification on something the professor just said, or afterward to review what was covered. You stay engaged with the lecturer while Hedy captures every word and turns it into searchable, reviewable notes.
Can I use Hedy to study from past lectures?
Yes. Every lecture is saved with a searchable transcript and AI-generated summary. Use Topics to group related lectures by class or subject, then chat with Hedy across multiple sessions, for example, 'summarize everything we covered on photosynthesis this semester.' Hedy answers using the full body of your captured lectures.
Does Hedy work for online classes and Zoom lectures too?
Yes. Hedy works for in-person lectures via your phone's microphone and for online classes via the macOS and Windows desktop apps. It captures both your voice and the lecturer's, so virtual classes, hybrid sessions, and recorded videos all become searchable transcripts you can review later.
Is Hedy allowed in my classroom?
That depends on your school and instructor. Most professors are fine with note-taking apps, but some prohibit recording during exams or sensitive discussions. Always check your course policy and ask your instructor before recording. Hedy is a study aid, not a substitute for engagement or original work.
How much does Hedy cost for students?
Hedy's free plan includes five hours of transcription per month, enough for a few classes a week. Pro is $12.99/month or $99.99/year for unlimited use. The one-time $299 Lifetime plan pays for itself by sophomore year.
Does Hedy work for students with ADHD or auditory processing differences?
Users with ADHD and auditory processing differences have told us that Hedy's combination of real-time transcription, the ability to re-read anything that didn't land in the moment, and Post-Session Chat to ask follow-up questions is the relevant feature set. You don't have to listen and take notes at the same time, and you can always go back to anything you missed.
Can I use Hedy as a formal accommodation through my school?
Hedy isn't a replacement for accommodations from your disability services office. Many users run it alongside formal accommodations, others use it as a bridge while their accommodations are being processed. If your school has a formal note-taker assignment, captioning service, or extended-time policy, those still apply. Hedy is something you choose to use for yourself.
How is Hedy different from a regular transcription app?
A transcription tool gives you a wall of text. Hedy adds structure. Real-time AI suggestions during the session, summaries and detailed notes afterward, the ability to highlight key moments with one tap, Post-Session Chat to ask questions about what was said, and Topics to group related sessions across a semester.
Try Hedy for your next class
Free plan includes 5 hours per month, no credit card required.
