Disclaimer: This article is based on content originally written by NeuAudio and has been adapted for Konnekt’s audience.

Struggling in Noisy Places? This Brain-Training App Might Be Your New Best Friend.

Let’s face it: whether you’re out at a bustling café, chatting at a family barbecue, or just trying to follow a fast talker on the phone, background noise can feel like a communication brick wall, especially for those of us with hearing loss. Even with hearing aids or captioning phones, many people still ask:

“Why is it still so hard to understand what people are saying in noisy places?”

You’re not imagining it. Your ears might be doing their job, but your brain is still playing catch-up.

Why Your Brain Needs “Hearing Rehab”

Think of it like this: If someone has knee surgery, the operation is only the first step. The real progress happens with rehab, where muscles are retrained, balance is restored, and confidence is rebuilt.

It’s the same with hearing. Hearing devices (like hearing aids, implants or the Konnekt Captioning Videophone) provide a clearer signal. However, your brain needs to relearn how to focus, especially in noisy or fast-paced conversations. That’s where auditory training steps in.

Introducing LACE AI Pro

LACE, which stands for Listening and Communication Enhancement, is a brain-training app designed to sharpen your listening skills and boost your ability to understand speech in tricky situations. The newest version, LACE AI Pro, is modern, intelligent, and kind of fun.

Here’s what makes it awesome:

  • Designed like brain workouts: Think of it as Duolingo meets audiology. You train daily with short, interactive exercises that actually get results.
  • 15 minutes a day on your phone, tablet, or computer. That’s it. You can do it in your pyjamas or during your coffee break.
  • Helps in real-world situations: Conversations in cafés, meetings, group chats, phone calls — they all become less stressful.
  • Gamified experience: You get personalised feedback and challenges that adapt as you improve.
  • Custom voice options: You can even train using recordings of your loved ones, helping your brain focus on the voices and accents that matter most.

The Results? Impressive. In early testing, users reported:

  • Up to 60% better understanding in background noise after just 2 months
  • Lasting benefits even 6 months later
  • Less fatigue during conversations — because your brain isn’t working overtime to decode speech

For many, it’s a game changer, whether they wear hearing aids, use captioning support like Konnekt’s Captioning Phone, or are just starting to notice some hearing challenges.

A Perfect Match: LACE + Konnekt Captioning Phone

If you’re already using a Konnekt Captioning Phone to help you understand phone calls, LACE AI Pro could be the perfect complement.

While the Konnekt gives you visual support with real-time captions and optional video for reading lips, LACE strengthens your auditory processing, helping your brain catch more words faster and more naturally.

Together, they create a powerful combo to help you stay connected, confident, and in control of your conversations.

For Hearing Professionals

If you’re an audiologist or hearing care provider, LACE AI Pro adds another dimension to patient care. It’s ideal for:

  • New hearing aid and implant users adapting to complex listening
  • Patients with mild or early-stage hearing loss
  • Anyone frustrated with noisy environment
  • Clients hesitant to try hearing aids, but open to brain training

It’s backed by years of research and is now easier than ever to implement alongside your clinical best practices.

Are you ready to boost your brain’s hearing superpowers?

LACE AI Pro is expected to be released soon in Australia. Stay tuned! Whether you’re wearing hearing aids, trying out captioning tech, or just tired of missing out on the punchlines at dinner — it could be your next step.

For more tools to stay connected through hearing challenges, check out Konnekt’s Captioning Videophone.

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