Mono Audio
Merges left and right audio channels into a single combined signal.
Sound Sensitivity
Sudden or loud system sounds can be uncomfortable or overwhelming. Lowering volume, reducing alert sounds, or enabling vibration-only modes can help reduce stress.
This difficulty may occur in connection with:
- Hyperacusis – Extreme sensitivity to everyday sounds or system notifications.
- High Sensitivity (HSP) – Increased sensory sensitivity to light, sound, colors, or emotional stimuli.
- Anxiety Disorder – Heightened sensitivity to sudden changes, alerts, flashing content or notifications.
- Panic Sensitivity – Strong stress response to unexpected sensory input such as loud sounds or rapid visual motion.
- PTSD – Potential triggers from flashing elements, loud sounds or sudden changes in the interface.
- Auditory Processing Disorder (APD / AVWS) – Difficulty processing auditory information, especially inconsistent or complex sounds.
- Tinnitus – Sensitivity to audio notifications or constant noise leading to concentration difficulty.
Relevant Settings
Reduce Loud Sounds
Automatically limits sudden loud volume peaks to prevent auditory overload.
Captions
Displays automatically generated or predefined captions for audio and video content to make spoken content readable.
Background Sounds
Plays soothing background audio to mask distractions, support concentration and reduce sensory overload.