Useful messages, within reach
Pre-recorded phrases support common interactions, such as greetings and requests for food or drink.
Simple AAC communication aid
Everyday needs.
A little easier
to say.
ChatMate is a portable talking aid for non-verbal adults and children aged 3 and over. Press a button to play a recorded message and share a need, a feeling or a choice.
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Ready-to-use phrasesFor everyday messages
Personal recordingsMessages that matter to the user
Screen-free simplicityNo app or Wi-Fi needed
Meet ChatMate
A simple way to make
your message heard.
Some moments call for a straightforward way to communicate. ChatMate brings recorded speech and a clear button layout together in one portable device.
Make space for your words
Programmable buttons let a family member, carer or teacher record personal messages using the built-in microphone.
Take communication with you
A portable, USB-C rechargeable design for use across everyday settings, without a phone, app or internet connection.
How it works
A button.
A message.
A connection.
Keep the focus on the person and what they want to communicate.
See the device on Amazon ↗Find a familiar message
Explore the symbols and recorded phrases together. Start with a message that matters in the person's daily routine.
Press to speak
Press the chosen message button to hear its recorded phrase through the built-in speaker.
Add a personal message
Use the programmable buttons to record personal messages with the built-in microphone. Choose words or phrases that matter to you.
Communication is personal
For the moments
that make up a day.
At homeIn schoolIn care settings
ChatMate offers a simple option for people who can use its buttons and find recorded messages helpful. Families, teachers and carers can help make it part of familiar routines.
ChatMate makes everyday communication simpler, combining ready-to-use phrases with personal recordings to help users express their needs, feelings and choices.
The right communication aid depends on the individual. Consider their access needs, preferred messages and existing ways of communicating. A speech and language therapist can help with choosing an appropriate AAC approach.
Before you choose
Your questions, answered.
What is an AAC communication device?
AAC stands for augmentative and alternative communication: ways to support or provide an alternative to speech. ChatMate is a button-based talking aid that plays recorded messages. Read Scope's introduction to communication aids.
Does ChatMate need an app, Wi-Fi or a phone?
No. ChatMate plays its messages from the device itself, without an app, Wi-Fi connection or phone.
Can I record a personal message?
Yes. ChatMate includes programmable buttons for personal recordings using its built-in microphone.
Is ChatMate for children or adults?
ChatMate is suitable for ages 3 and over, including adults. It is intended to support non-verbal people who can use the device and benefit from its recorded messages. Suitability depends on the individual's communication and access needs.
Does it create new sentences or work like an AI chatbot?
No. This ChatMate is a physical communication aid that plays pre-recorded and personally recorded messages. It does not generate conversations or turn typed text into speech.
How is it charged?
ChatMate is rechargeable via USB-C.
Where can I buy ChatMate in the UK?
Buy through the ChatMate Amazon UK listing. Amazon shows the current price, stock, delivery options and purchase terms. For order help, use your Amazon order page.
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