# Step-Hear (stephear)

> Audio signage & information system for visually impaired and blind people.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nanhe.bluetooth.client.activity](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nanhe.bluetooth.client.activity)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.nanhe.bluetooth.client.activity`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Step-Hear Ltd.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 6,322
- **Version:** 2026.08.24
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2015-02-10
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nanhe.bluetooth.client.activity)
- **Website:** [http://www.step-hear.com](http://www.step-hear.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://stephearapi.azurewebsites.net/documents/step\_hear\_privacy\_policy.htm](http://stephearapi.azurewebsites.net/documents/step_hear_privacy_policy.htm)

## Description

Step-Hear (stephear) is an innovative Android app designed to assist visually impaired and blind individuals by providing audio and vibration alerts as they pass by Step-Hear® devices. These devices, installed in various public and private spaces, send Bluetooth signals to the app. Users can trigger audio messages with the press of a button, receiving essential information about their location, available services, and navigation instructions, thereby enhancing their mobility and independence.

## Rankings

- #660,859 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.nanhe.bluetooth.client.activity.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nanhe.bluetooth.client.activity)