LumaVoice User Guide

Getting Started

When you first open LumaVoice, you'll see the beautiful splash screen with the LumaVoice logo and tagline "Empowering Communication."

The LumaVoice splash screen

After a brief moment, you'll be taken to the main communication screen where you can start building sentences immediately. LumaVoice offers a 7-day free trial so you can explore all features.

Main Screen Overview

The main screen is your communication hub. Here's what you'll find:

Main screen showing the tile grid and dropdown menu options

Key Elements

Menu Options

Tap the menu icon to access:

• Phrase History - View previously spoken sentences
• Word Prediction - Toggle predictive tile suggestions
• Recent Tiles Bar - Show/hide recent tiles
• Online sentence polish - Enable AI enhancement
• Add Custom Tile - Create your own tiles
• Usage Insights - View communication statistics
• Enable RBT/BCBA Mode - Activate therapy tracking
• Settings - Customize the app

Building Sentences

Building sentences in LumaVoice is simple and intuitive:

1. Tap Tiles - Tap any tile to add it to your sentence. Each tap adds the word to the sentence strip at the top.
2. Review Your Sentence - Watch your sentence build in the strip at the top of the screen.
3. Speak - Tap the green Speak button to hear your sentence spoken aloud.

AI Sentence Polish

LumaVoice can automatically improve your sentences:

• "I want cookie" becomes "I would like a cookie, please."
• "I go store" becomes "I am going to the store."

Enable this feature in the menu under "Online sentence polish."

Quick Actions

• Undo - Remove the last tile
• Clear - Start fresh by clearing the entire sentence

Using the Keyboard

For custom messages, use the built-in keyboard:

The keyboard input screen for typing custom messages

How to Use

1. Tap the purple Keyboard button on the main screen
2. Type your message in the text field
3. Tap Speak (green) to hear your message
4. Tap Clear (pink) to start over
5. Tap Done to return to the main screen

Categories & Tiles

LumaVoice includes over 600 pre-made tiles organized into categories:

Navigating Categories

1. Tap a category in the category bar to see its tiles
2. Scroll horizontally to see all categories
3. Tap any tile to add it to your sentence

Creating Custom Tiles

Create personalized tiles for words and phrases specific to your needs:

The Add Custom Tile screen

How to Create a Custom Tile

1. Tap the menu icon and select Add Custom Tile
2. Fill in the fields:
   • Label - The text shown on the tile
   • Emoji - An emoji to represent the tile
   • Speak override (optional) - Custom pronunciation
3. Tap Add Tile

Emotion Regulation Tools

LumaVoice includes powerful tools to help identify and manage emotions:

The Emotion Regulation screen with feelings selection

Features

RBT/BCBA Therapy Mode

For therapists, educators, and caregivers, LumaVoice includes a professional therapy tracking mode:

The RBT/BCBA Mode session screen

Accessing Therapy Mode

1. Tap the menu icon
2. Select Enable RBT/BCBA Mode

Features

Settings & Customization

Customize LumaVoice to fit your needs:

The Settings screen with customization options

User Profile

• Name - Personalize the experience
• Set Birthdate - Enables age-appropriate voice selection
• Gender - Optional personalization

Voice Settings

• Voice Type - Choose Child, Teen, or Adult voice
• Voice automatically adjusts based on age if birthdate is set

Language

• Available: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
• Changes affect both interface and tile translations

Additional Settings

• Tile Appearance - Size (Small to XXL) and column count (2-5)
• Privacy & Security - App Lock with Face ID/Touch ID
• Accessibility - Scanning Mode for switch access
• Appearance - Color scheme (System, Light, Dark)

Phrase History

Review and replay previously spoken sentences:

The Phrase History screen

How to Use

1. Tap the menu icon
2. Select Phrase History
3. Browse your spoken sentences
4. Tap any phrase to speak it again
5. Swipe to delete individual entries

Usage Insights

Track your communication progress:

The Usage Insights dashboard

Overview Statistics

• Tiles Pressed - Total tiles tapped
• Sentences Spoken - Total sentences vocalized
• Sessions - Number of app sessions
• Days Active - Days using the app
• Avg. Tiles/Sentence - Average sentence length
• Last Used - Most recent activity

Tips & Tricks

Quick Communication Tips

1. Use Recent Tiles - Most-used tiles appear in the recent bar
2. Star Favorites - Long-press tiles to mark as favorites
3. Word Predictions - Enable predictions for suggested words
4. Quick Phrases - Save frequent sentences for one-tap access

For Caregivers

1. Start with Core - Essential starter words
2. Create Custom Tiles - Add names and favorites
3. Use Therapy Mode - Track progress and goals
4. Export Data - Share reports with therapy teams

Accessibility

1. Scanning Mode - For switch access users
2. Large Tiles - Use XXL for easier targeting
3. High Contrast - Dark mode for visibility
4. Fewer Columns - 2-3 columns for larger targets