Hörbert: Wooden Music and Audio Player for Children, Seniors, and Care Facilities

For years, Hörbert has been one of the most unusual audio products in its category. While many devices rely on plastic housings and displays, Hörbert is built around a sturdy wooden body, large colored buttons, and a clear operating logic. The device is developed in southern Germany and manufactured in the Ore Mountains, combining durable, robust construction with modern audio technology.

Materials and Operating Concept

The player is made of solid wood and plywood, coated with a weld- and saliva-resistant finish. The controls are firmly integrated into the housing and comply with applicable safety standards. Hörbert can be used as an MP3 player, web radio, podcast player, Bluetooth streaming box, or recording device. Content can be loaded in the traditional way via a memory card or via Wi-Fi. Users can add files from a variety of sources without being tied to cloud services or subscription models.

Product Variants and Target Audiences

Hörbert is available in versions for children, seniors, care settings, and people with disabilities. The version specifically designed for care features:

  • three large, high-contrast buttons for easy operation
  • a USB-C power port with battery charging function
  • connection options for external large buttons and environmental controls

This setup enables a straightforward listening experience even for people with impaired vision, dementia, or reduced fine motor skills. In addition, audio content is offered that is specifically tailored to activation and orientation in the field of dementia care.

Firmware and features

With the latest firmware, “Butterfly2,” Hörbert offers features such as automatic podcast updates, playback of internet radios via Wi-Fi, and configuration directly via smartphone or tablet—without an additional app. The firmware is available free of charge for all devices from October 2021 onwards. Older devices can be retrofitted with new electronics.

Craftsmanship and Sustainability

Each Hörbert device is made in Germany through a combination of industrial manufacturing and handcrafted work. Materials, workmanship, and safety standards ensure long-lasting durability as well as health safety.

Price and Availability

The Hörbert product line is available from €259. Interested parties can find more information and ordering options at en.hoerbert.com.

About HMC

Hörbert is a product of HMC Hightech Media Components GmbH & Co. KG, based in Bremen. The company develops audio products and provides international sales, marketing, and logistics services for brands in the audio sector.

Press contact

HMC Hightech Media Components GmbH & Co. KG Sandra Brang E-Mail: presse@hoerbert.com Telefon: +49 07022 50642-0 en.hoerbert.com

Hörbert – Wooden Audio Player

Robust and Intuitive

Hörbert is a wooden music and audio player for children, seniors, and care facilities. The device is developed in southern Germany and manufactured in the Erzgebirge. Large colored buttons and a sturdy housing ensure easy operation.

Versatile Functions

Hörbert can be used as an MP3 player, web radio, podcast player, Bluetooth box, or recording device. Content can be loaded via memory card or Wi-Fi.

Firmware „Butterfly2“

The latest firmware enables automatic podcast updates and configuration directly via smartphone or tablet, without an additional app.

Special Care Version

The version for care facilities features three large buttons, a USB-C charging port, and connection options for external control buttons to support people with motor impairments.

Price and Availability

Hörbert is available from €259. More information: en.hoerbert.com.

Hörbert – Wooden Audio Player

Hörbert is a wooden music and audio player for children, seniors, and care settings. It features large buttons, a robust housing, and simple operation. Supports MP3, web radio, podcasts, Bluetooth, or recording. The new “Butterfly2” firmware enables automatic podcast updates and configuration via smartphone or tablet. Care version with USB-C charging port and external control buttons. From €259. More information: en.hoerbert.com