hörbert 3.0 with 9 Playlists
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hörbert 3.0 audio functions
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hörbert 3.0 Browser Set Mode
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hörbert's back
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Engraving may vary in size and position due to manual fitting.

hörbert 3.0 for seniors – 11 buttons

hörbert –
your everyday companion

Reduced to the essentials. Full of possibilities.

Intuitive to use.
No screen. No menu. No subscription.

Made in Germany. Robust. Long-lasting.
With a protected setup area – accessible via a Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Get to know hörbert in detail
hörbert from diagonally above. You can see on the front 11 buttons and the opening for the built-in microphone, and on the top the operating indicator LED

Play the purple playlist, and with each press, play its next track

Play the red playlist, and with each press, play its next track

Play the dark blue playlist, and with each press, play its next track

Play the dove blue playlist, and with each press, play its next track

Play the yellow playlist, and with each press, play its next track

Play the light green playlist, and with each press, play its next track

Play the light blue playlist, and with each press, play its next track

Play the orange playlist, and with each press, play its next track

Play the dark green playlist, and with each press, play its next track

Back button: press once to go to the beginning of the song, press twice quickly to go back one track

Fast-forward button – hold to audibly fast-forward within the current track

Built-in microphone

Press to switch on/off, turn to adjust the volume

LED operating indicator

Click the buttons in the image to see what they are for!

Nine buttons, nine listening experiences

Each color starts its own playlist – with songs, stories, podcasts, or radio. Simply press and listen. No menu. No reading. Without help from caregivers or family.

Intuitive – exactly how technology for seniors should be.

hörbert audio content: activate and spark joy

Individual audio content promotes activity and participation by awakening memories, encouraging people to sing along or think along, and engaging the senses. It provides impulses for everyday life, strengthens mental and emotional activity, and thus brings joy and social connection.

SD CARD

Our ready-to-use preloaded memory cards for activation contain specially selected music content tailored to the needs of older people – also for care facilities. More info >>

PODCASTS

Free content at the touch of a button! With hörbert as a podcast player, you can enjoy interesting and up-to-date audio content – automatically downloaded and updated. More info >>

WEB RADIO

hörbert plays radio stations from all over the world – simply select, save, and enjoy. Especially practical for seniors: no app, no complicated menu. More info >>

OWN MUSIC

Create a personalized playlist with your favorite music (MP3, WAV, etc.) and bring back memories of old times. Bring joy back into everyday life. More info >>

In hörbert’s protected setup area, you decide what can be listened to.
Whether favorite music, personal messages, podcasts, or web radio. All content is clearly assigned to the 9 playlists and remains easily accessible at all times.

No additional software.
No complicated setup.

Familiar sounds, easy to access

Discover Browser Set Mode
Zwei ältere Frauen, die Kopfhörer tragen, hören Musik über einen Hörbert-Lautsprecher.

When music awakens memories

Familiar melodies can build bridges: to beautiful moments, to loved ones, and sometimes also back to oneself. Here you will find articles about the role music can play in the lives of senior citizens – especially when words alone are no longer enough.

Musik gegen Einsamkeit bei Senioren

Music as a Remedy for Loneliness in Seniors

Discover how music can reduce loneliness in seniors, activate memories, and promote social interactions. Scientifically backed approaches and practical tips make music a powerful tool for a more fulfilling life.
Read more »
Senior Woman in Depression

Age-related depression – what it is and why it’s so hard to recognise

The article explains that geriatric depression is not a normal sign of ageing, but a serious, often overlooked illness. Its symptoms resemble typical age-related complaints, which is why many sufferers don't receive help. Left untreated, it worsens health, increases suicide risk and can accelerate dementia processes. The text emphasises the important role of relatives: they can recognise changes, provide support and encourage professional help. Even simple daily rituals, like music, can improve wellbeing and create closeness.
Read more »
Music in senior care

5 Ways to Use Music in Daily Senior Care

Music in senior care can reduce stress, improve cognitive functions, and strengthen social bonds. Learn how to integrate music into daily routines to enhance the well-being of older adults.
Read more »

Practical report – hörbert at the Bremer Heimstiftung

In this blog article, we report on the experiences Max Johannsen and his team have had with hörbert in use.
Read more »

From wood.
From conviction.

It begins with a raw piece of wood. With a natural grain that you can see and feel.

Over time, it becomes a case with weight, texture, and scent – an object that becomes part of the home, not just another device.

hörbert is made in Germany – with attention to detail and calm craftsmanship. From materials that are durable and meaningful.

An object you enjoy picking up. And one that stays with you for many years.

Ready for a world without screens?

buy hörbert

Description

Playback

  • hörbert plays WAV, MP3 and M4A files from 9 individually customisable playlists directly from the SD card
  • You manage the playlists conveniently via web browser over hörbert’s own Wi-Fi – without an app, without internet connection, without registration.
  • You navigate through the playlists with a simple button press; hörbert remembers exactly where it was when switched off and continues playing seamlessly after being switched back on.
  • Audio output via the built-in speaker or with up to two Bluetooth headphones simultaneously. The speaker automatically switches off as soon as headphones are connected.

Streaming

  • After connecting to your Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), hörbert plays internet radio stations and podcasts – with the press of a button, just as easily as content from the SD card.
  • As a Bluetooth speaker, hörbert also streams content directly from your smartphone, e.g. from Spotify or Audible.

Recording

  • With the integrated microphone, you can record voices, stories or instruments directly
  • hörbert can also record what is received via internet radio or streamed via Bluetooth. All data remains on the SD card and is never transmitted to the internet.

No ongoing costs

  • hörbert belongs to you – without subscription, without licence fees, without restrictions. The SD card can be loaded with new content as many times as you like.

Peace & control

  • The sleep timer automatically switches hörbert off at a set time – practical for falling asleep and for saving energy.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can be switched off individually when no wireless connection is desired.

Technology & build quality

  • Power supply via USB-C. 4 NiMH rechargeable batteries (type HR6) can be charged directly in the device, even during use
  • Power adapter, USB-C cable and batteries are not included, but available as an option
  • Robust wooden housing from sustainable forestry, handcrafted in Germany
  • Available with personal name engraving upon request.

Additional information

Weight 1,5 kg
Dimensions 30 × 26 × 12 cm
Number of playlists

3
Weight without packaging

1kg
Metals

Speaker grill: Stainless steel, rustproof,
Screws: Stainless steel, rustproof
Rotary knob: Aluminum, chromed
Paint job

Clear coat,
saliva-resistant and sweat-resistant according to DIN EN 71
Wireless connections

hörbert Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) for playlist configuration via web browser. No internet connection required for this.
Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) internet connection for internet radio streaming and podcast downloads
Bluetooth audio for listening with up to 2 Bluetooth headphones simultaneously
Bluetooth audio to use hörbert as a Bluetooth speaker
All wireless connections can be disabled separately
Recording functions

Built-in microphone for music and voice on the front panel
Recording of internet radio streams possible
Recording of Bluetooth audio streams possible
Content remains on hörbert's memory card and is not transferred to the internet.
Power supply

USB-C connector included (Power Delivery, power adapter not included, 5W recommended)
Stationary power supply via USB-C without batteries possible.
For mobile use, 4 NiMH batteries "HR6", available as an option.
Power supply and charging via USB-C simultaneously possible. Charging time approx. 6 hours
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