How HAINT Works

1. Install HAINT

Download HAINT for Windows and complete the setup wizard.

2. Launch & Sign In

Launch HAINT from desktop shortcut or Windows Start menu.
Right-click the tray icon → Settings → Account → "Sign in via Browser".
After signing in, hover over the tray icon to see your remaining minutes.

3. Connect Headphones

HAINT automatically detects your microphone and output device at startup.
Connect headphones or headset — HAINT only outputs to private devices.
Others on the call hear nothing.

4. Use During Calls

Join your call (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, etc.).
Press Shift to start listening, then Ctrl to get instant hints.
Instant hints only you can hear. Repeat for each question.

HAINT Hears. Not Just Reads.

HAINT processes your conversation as audio — not as transcribed text.

What this means for you:

• Full context preserved — tone, pace, emphasis, hesitation — nothing lost in transcription
• Faster response — no waiting for speech-to-text conversion
• Better accuracy — no transcription errors to confuse the AI

Reading a transcript vs. being in the room — HAINT puts AI in the room with you.

Optional — Attach Screenshots

Need help with something on screen?
Attach up to 4 screenshots each Shift request (slide, document, numbers).
New question = new screenshots. HAINT analyzes the image and gives smarter answers.

Optional — Load Your Reference

Paste text or load a .txt file with your notes, terminology, or reference material.
HAINT will use this context to personalize responses.

Read or Listen

• Voice: AI responses spoken privately in your headphones
• Subtitles: Optional text window for reading
• Speed: Adjustable playback up to 2.5×

Average response time: near-instant.

Review Everything Later

After your call, review the session timeline:

• Audio sent to AI
• Screenshots attached
• AI responses received

All stored locally on your device.

Privacy & Security

• All audio processing happens locally on your device
• No conversation data is stored or recorded
• HAINT only outputs to private devices — others on the call hear nothing
• Optional session history stored locally only

See our Privacy Policy for details.

3 Modes

• AI Hints: Real-time suggestions and responses
• Laconic Translator: Concise translations and summaries
• Steno: Transcription and note-taking

System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended
• Audio: Microphone and headphones/earbuds required
• Internet: Stable broadband connection

Frequently Asked Questions