Videos and Entertainment

Watch videos, movies, and live streams with real-time transcription and translation using Whisperr. Whether you're watching YouTube, Netflix, TikTok, or a live stream, Whisperr captures the audio and displays translated subtitles on your device.

How It Works

1. Play a video or stream on your device — YouTube, Netflix, TikTok, Instagram, or any media
2. Whisperr captures the audio and transcribes it in real time
3. Translated subtitles appear on screen so you can follow along in your preferred language

Use Case Scenarios

1. Floating Subtitles on iOS

Watch content in any app while Whisperr overlays translated subtitles directly on top of the video. No need to switch apps.

• Recommended setup: Open the Whisperr iOS app, start transcription, enable Floating Subtitles, then switch to your video app
• Pros: Subtitles stay on screen while you watch — no app switching needed
• Cons: Some apps have restrictions (see below). Must start floating subtitles after the video begins playing on some platforms

2. Browser Tab Capture (Chrome Extension / Web App)

Watch videos in a Chrome browser tab and let Whisperr capture the audio directly from the tab for the best quality subtitles.

• Recommended setup: Open the video in a Chrome tab, then use the Chrome Extension or Web App to capture the tab audio. Split the screen to see subtitles side by side
• Pros: Best audio quality — digital capture with no background noise. Works with any website
• Cons: Must watch in Chrome browser, not in a native app. Must use a desktop device

3. Microphone Capture

Play the video on speakers and let Whisperr capture the audio through your device's microphone. Useful when watching on a TV or projector.

• Recommended setup: Play video on a TV or external speaker, place your phone or laptop running Whisperr nearby
• Pros: Works with any video source — TV, projector, cinema, or any device
• Cons: Background noise can reduce accuracy. Audio quality depends on speaker volume and distance

App Compatibility (iOS Floating Subtitles)

App	Supported	Notes
YouTube	✅
Instagram	✅
TikTok	✅
Weverse	✅
Amazon Prime	✅ *1	Floating subtitles must be started after the video begins playing
Netflix	✅ *1	Floating subtitles must be started after the video begins playing
Zoom, Teams, Meet	❌	Not supported due to privacy restrictions — see Online Meetings

*1 On these platforms, start playing the video first, then enable floating subtitles in the Whisperr app.

Which Method Should I Use?

Method	Audio Quality	Best For	Platform
Floating Subtitles	Best	Watching on mobile apps	iOS
Browser Tab Capture	Best	Watching in a desktop browser	Chrome Extension / Web App
Microphone Capture	Varies	Watching on TV, projector, cinema	iOS / Mac / Web App

Supported Platforms

Platform	Supported	Notes
iOS	✅	Floating subtitles overlay on top of video apps
Chrome Extension	✅	Captures audio directly from browser tab
Web App	✅	Captures audio directly from browser tab
Mac	✅	Microphone capture only
Android	✅ 🔜	Coming soon
Windows	✅ 🔜	Coming soon

Tips for Best Results

• Use browser tab capture or Floating Subtitles — they pick up the best audio quality
• Use Floating Subtitles on iOS for the best viewing experience — subtitles appear directly over the video
• Change font size in Whisperr settings to improve readability during long viewing sessions
• Reduce background noise when using microphone capture — turn off other audio sources

Restrictions

• iOS: Cannot display floating subtitles over Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet due to privacy restrictions. Some streaming apps (Amazon Prime, Netflix) require starting the video before enabling floating subtitles.
• Chrome Extension / Web App: Can capture audio from a browser tab only — cannot capture audio from the entire screen, a window, or native desktop apps.

Related

• Floating Subtitles — how floating subtitles work in detail
• Microphone Audio Capture — how microphone capture works
• Online Meetings — translate Zoom, Teams, or Meet calls