RightHear 'Talking Signage' User Instructions
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This guide provides a brief overview of the RightHear app’s features specifically for use on É«ÇéÍøÕ¾â€™s main campus. Currently, É«ÇéÍøÕ¾â€™s RightHear multidirectional beacon route runs between Rasmuson Hall and the É«ÇéÍøÕ¾/APU Consortium Library.
The RightHear app does not require an internet connection to function. However, for optimal performance, be sure to:
- Turn on Bluetooth
- Enable Location Services on your phone
- Select your specific device mode: Indoor or Outdoor
iPhone
Users must enable Indoor Mode:
On – The app will scan for Spots (beacons)
Off – The app will not search for Spots or sensors
Android
Users must open Spots (Beacon) Scanning Mode:
On – The app will scan for Spots (beacons)
Off – The app will not search for Spots or sensors
Note: Without these settings enabled, RightHear will not function indoors on campus.
The Main Screen is divided into three sections:
- Current Location: in most indoor setups, you’ll start receiving audio cues from a RightHear beacon
once you’re within about 15 to 20 feet. Some beacons may be set to trigger at 5 to
10 feet for greater accuracy in crowded areas. Once in range, the beacon will audibly
share its location with you. For example: RH West Entrance.
Tip: If RightHear’s app is having trouble detecting beacons, try waving your phone in a small figure-eight pattern to help calibrate the GPS and beacon locations. - Around Me: displays nearby locations and provides directions to them, including guidance to
the next beacon.
- Settings is organized into three sections of its own:
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- Modes: Indoor, Outdoor, and Sky (top of the page)
- General: General settings (middle of the page)
- About and Help: Information and support (bottom of the page)
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Want to learn more? Check out the for detailed usage. If you have specific questions about using RightHear on É«ÇéÍøÕ¾'s
main campus, please feel free to contact Disability Support Services (DSS) for assistance:
uaa_dss@alaska.edu | 907.786.4530