Heidi launches hardware for audio capture in clinical settings

Heidi has launched a purpose-built tool to give clinicians reliable audio capture in NHS and other care settings without relying on a phone or a laptop.

© Heidi

© Heidi

Heidi Remote is designed to help clinicians use AI scribing more accurately and effectively. It supports a shift away from informal bring-your-own-device (BYOD) workarounds towards governed, clinical-grade audio capture that reflects updated NHS England guidance.

Heidi Remote features a high-quality wearable microphone engineered for reliable voice capture in demanding environments, it gives clinicians a dedicated tool for audio capture that works independently of phone battery or Wi-Fi connectivity. Key benefits of Heidi Remote include:

  • More consistent transcription quality: It captures speech clearly and reduces variability caused by room acoustics, background noise or movement, resulting in more accurate notes
  • Lower cognitive load: Designed to clip onto everyday clinical attire, the tool removes the need to think about phone placement or manage a laptop during a consult
  • Built for full clinical days: Weighing just 21g, Heidi Remote is lightweight and comfortable enough to wear from first appointment to last, with up to 14 hours of battery life
  • Available online and offline: Consults are captured even without Wi-Fi connectivity, syncing automatically when a connection is restored
  • Hygienic and secure: Designed for frequent cleaning and built to healthcare security standards, with all data encrypted
  • Accessible pricing: Heidi Remote is priced to be within reach for individual clinicians and practices of all sizes.

Dr Thomas Kelly, co-founder and chief executive at Heidi, said: ‘AI scribing has transformed how clinicians manage documentation, but the weakest link has always been the tool in the room. A phone propped on a desk, a laptop left open, a dropped connection in a rural clinic. These aren't edge cases; they're daily realities for thousands of clinicians.

'Heidi Remote closes that gap. It's a purpose-built tool that fits into the way clinicians already work, so the technology matches the standard of care they're trying to deliver.'

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