# hearTV

> Stream TV audio from public venues to your personal device. (iPhone/iPad app by HearTV, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartv/id656988716 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HearTV, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/858118334)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.19/5 from 915 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: English, Portuguese
- Released: 2013-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartv/id656988716/reviews.md

## What is hearTV?

Use the hearTV app wherever a hearTV system is installed.  From fitness clubs to restaurants, airports to waiting rooms, hearTV is the best choice for providing customers with TV audio.  Visit www.hearTV.com for more information.

If using hearTV at a public venue, follow these steps to connect:

1. Download this app.
2. Connect to the venue's Wi-Fi.
3. Open the hearTV app and press play.

If your TV does not have hearTV, please call (855) 488-9663 to request more information or visit www.hearTV.com.

## Key features

- Stream TV audio to smartphone
- Connect via venue Wi-Fi
- Simple one-tap playback
- Available in public venues

## What do users think of hearTV?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast switching
- 👍 Great concept
- 💡 Useful for hearing-impaired
- 👍 Easy to set up and use

**Cons**

- 🐛 Doesn't work at some locations
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Syncing issues
- 🐛 Requires additional hardware

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Stuck on initial setup screen
- Doesn't connect to WiFi
- Frequent crashes

**Most requested features**

- Update the app
- Improve connectivity
- Expand supported locations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartv/id656988716/reviews.md

### 1/5 — It Doesn’t Work

*2022-08-26, version 9.9*

The app doesn’t work in crunch fitness in Dearborn, Mi. Disappointed!!!

### 1/5 — Does not function

*2022-07-03, version 9.9*

Will not connect at all! Tried 3 times and redownloaded

### 1/5 — Always out of sync

*2022-01-25, version 9.9*

Are use hearTV appAt the gym. It connects for a few seconds then I consistently get the message your TV may be out of sync. Use wired headset.

### 1/5 — View tv

*2021-10-13, version 9.9*

View tv totally doesn’t work.

### 5/5 — LATC

*2020-01-08, version 9.8.1*

Los Angeles Tennis Club is rocking now!

### 1/5 — Update this app!

*2019-10-24, version 9.8.1*

Terrible connection from app to equipment.

### 1/5 — Hear TV not working

*2019-04-14, version 9.7.10*

Download the app. Can't get by the first page saying to connect to WiFi and return to app.

### 1/5 — Not working instructions are bad

*2019-02-24, version 9.7.10*

The instructions don’t work. There is no Ap listed in Settings & no way apparent to connect.

### 1/5 — It’s broken on my phone stuck on screen

*2018-11-04, version 9.7.10*

Won’t take me to the tv screen options.  Stuck on the screen that says the 123 of how to use it.  I’ve tried deleting the app and reinstalling it and it goes back to same screen.

I’m happy to re-rate it when problem is fixed.

### 5/5 — Groovy App works great no delay fast switching

*2018-08-02, version 9.6.5*

My YMCA added hearTV, wow I can even use it when I'm teaching my aerobics classes

## Frequently asked questions about hearTV

### What does the hearTV app do?

The hearTV app allows you to stream the audio from televisions installed in public venues directly to your smartphone. This is ideal for places like restaurants, fitness clubs, and airports where you want to hear the program you're watching.

### How do I connect to a venue's TV audio?

To connect, first download the hearTV app. Then, connect your smartphone to the venue's Wi-Fi network. Once connected, open the hearTV app and press play to start streaming the TV audio.

### Is the hearTV app free to use?

Yes, the hearTV app is free to download and use. There are no costs associated with streaming the TV audio through the app itself. The service is provided at participating venues.

### Where can I use the hearTV app?

You can use the hearTV app in any public venue that has a hearTV system installed. This includes a variety of locations such as fitness clubs, restaurants, airports, and waiting rooms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.9 — 2020-09-16

Updated to support iOS 14.

### 9.8.1 — 2019-09-18

Fixed a bug when running on iOS 11.

### 9.8 — 2019-09-13

Added support for Dark Mode in iOS 13.

### 9.7.10 — 2018-10-24

Fixed an infrequent crash.

Updated the way crash reports and analytics are collected.

### 9.7.9 — 2018-10-09

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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