Headsets

What headsets are recommended? Always hands and eyes free - with smatrix data collection software. The use of a suitable headset is naturally the decisive factor for flawless speech recognition.

Our recommendation for flawless speech recognition

Not all headsets are created equal. The right headset recommendation means even more freedom in mobile data collection and error-free speech dialog. Therefore, we have worked out our recommendations for headset/hardware combinations especially for use with smatrix speech recognition and would like to present them below.

Headset recommendations

Due to the large number of available headset and device combinations, we would like to recommend two headsets here that worked perfectly with smatrix agroscience for Android in our tests:

Headset EPOS ADAPT 130T, USB-C II

Wired, monaural (one earpiece) headset with USB connection

works with all devices tested by us
not weatherproof

Headset Shokz Opencomm, bluetooth

Bluetooth wireless headset with digital noise cancellation

IP55 certified
Bone sound headset

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Headsets & Hardware

Designed to make work easier: That's smatrix - data collection by voice. All you need for professional data collection is a headset with microphone. And your voice, of course.

Can I use smatrix without a headset?

We would like to advise against using smatrix without a headset, as the recording via the internal microphone of the devices is not sufficient for flawless speech recognition.

Headsets can be connected to your device via a USB-C cable as well as via Bluetooth. smatrix supports both connection types. It is less recommended to use headsets with 3.5 mm jack plugs, since these plugs move in the jack and can cause crackling noises.

What features should I look for in a headset?

Regardless of the choice of headset, there are two other utilities that also have an impact on speech recognition:

1. Foam windscreen for the microphone

2. Correct positioning of the microphone (please refer to the headset's instructions, usually a finger's width away from the corner of the mouth).

Which Android device do you need?

The choice is yours. smatrix for agroscience basically runs on any Android device with operating system version 8 or better. We recommend Android 10 or newer for optimal performance.

Your questions, our answers

To ensure no question is left unanswered, we regularly compile the most frequently asked questions and answers about using smatrix agroscience on our FAQ page. But please don't hesitate to contact us if your question is not listed.

FAQ smatrix agroscience for Android