HeWo ("Hear the Word") is a Catholic audio player for children ages 3 to 12. It allows them to listen to Bible stories, lives of the saints, prayers, songs, and many other inspiring audio resources. HeWo is screen-free, ad-free, and designed for children to use independently. It’s a joyful way for children to grow in their faith.
FAQ
🔔 GENERAL OVERVIEW
HeWo was created for families who want to offer their children a spiritually enriching and healthy audio environment. It is ideal for children ages 3 to 12 but can also be used by younger children with the help of an adult.
🔔 HEWO WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION: 3.5 HOURS OF GREAT CONTENT INCLUDED!
Yes! Even without a subscription, you get 3.5 hours of content. (Bible stories told and explained according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church AND several prayers)
We offer Bible stories told and explained according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church with the player :
- In the Beginning (The Creation)
- The Great Flood (Noah's Ark)
- Father of Many (Abraham)
- The Great Escape / The Ten Commandments (Moses)
- The Voice of God (Samuel's Calling)
- The Shepherd King (David's Anointing)
- The Wise King (Solomon)
- The Strong Judge (Samson)
- The Brave Queen (Esther)
- A Savior is Born (Birth of Jesus)
- The Star Followers (The Wise Men)
- Simeon's Joy (Presentation at the Temple)
- The Boy Teacher (Jesus Lost in the Temple)
- Water to Wine (Wedding at Cana)
- Follow Me! (Miraculous Catch & Calling of Disciples)
- Bread for Thousands (Multiplication of Loaves)
- Step of Faith (Jesus Walks on Water)
- Rise and Walk! (Healing of the Paralytic)
- Peace Be Still (Jesus Calms the Storm)
- Heaven Revealed (The Transfiguration)
- The Tree Climber (Zacchaeus)
- Come Out, Lazarus! (Lazarus)
- The First Communion (The Last Supper)
- The Ultimate Sacrifice (The Passion)
- He is Risen! (Jesus Rises!)
- Doubter to Believer (Saint Thomas)
- Heaven Awaits (Ascension)
- The Spirit's Fire (Pentecost)
- Blinded by the Light (Paul's Conversion)
- A Miracle of Life (Tabitha)
We also offer prayers:
- Our Father
- Hail Mary
- Guardian Angel
- Morning Offering
- Nicene Creed
- Glory Be
- Act of Contrition
- Prayer of St. Francis
- Psalm 23 – The Lord is my shepherd
- The Ten Commandments
🔔 Hewo with a subscription: over 1,700 titles and a good deed too!
The yearly subscription is $50/year for the whole family (up to 10 players in the same household). HeWo gives 70% of the subscription revenue back to content creators to support their families and promote the evangelization of the next generation.
The annual subscription provides unlimited access to our vast and ever-expanding content library, currently featuring over 200 hours of high-quality stories, lessons, and music. We add new content weekly as we partner with more creators. Additionally, 70% of your subscription fee goes directly to the creators to support the development of meaningful and enriching content for children.
It includes:
- Unlimited access to the entire HeWo library (over 1,700 titles)
- Bible stories, lives of saints, teachings, podcasts, educational music, prayers
- Weekly homily for children to help them prepare for Mass (Ordinary and Extraordinary Form)
- Content in French, English, Spanish, and a little Latin
- New content added each month
- Usable on up to 10 HeWo players with the same account
The subscription is valid for one year starting from the first time the device connects. If it is not connected within 30 days of purchase, the subscription will automatically start on the 31st day.
Yes. If you buy a player with a subscription, it will automatically be linked to the gifted player. The recipient family won’t need to activate anything—just pair the HeWo player.
The subscription is automatically linked to the serial number of the player. As soon as they pair the player with their account, they will have access to the subscription. No code or proof of purchase is needed, just pair the HeWo player with the email address of their choice.
🙏 SPIRITUAL CONTENT
Yes. All content is produced, validated, or selected in full fidelity to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Yes. Every week, we publish a child-friendly homily for Sunday—both for the Ordinary Form and the Extraordinary Form (Latin Mass).
Yes. Every week, we publish a child-friendly homily for Sunday—both for the Ordinary Form and the Extraordinary Form (Latin Mass).
📦 ORDERS, SHIPPING & PAYMENT
We ship within two days. You will receive an email with a tracking number once your order ships.
Yes. Enter the recipient’s address when placing your order. The subscription will be activated automatically upon the player’s first use—the subscription is linked to the serial number, not to your email address.
Credit card and PayPal.
Email us with your name and your order number and we’ll send you the document.
📲 USING THE APP
Download the App: Make sure you have the latest version of the HeWo mobile app.
- Create your account by following the instructions in the app.
- Access Settings on the HeWo Player: Press the church button for 3 seconds to access Settings > Pairing.
- At the same time in the app, go to “My HeWo” and tap “Pair a HeWo”, then follow the instructions until your player is successfully paired.
- Browse the app to explore and select your favorite content. Add your selections by creating a dedicated playlist. Synchronisation with your HeWo player will begin 10 minutes later.
Please note: After pairing, content syncs automatically 10 minutes after being added via the app. Downloading takes about 10 to 15 minutes per hour of content, depending on Wi-Fi speed.
Once the player is paired, you can select playlists from the mobile app. They will sync automatically with the player 10 minutes after being added. 1 hour of content requires about 15 minutes of sync time.
This means it’s downloading the content you selected. Sync time is about 15 minutes per hour of content. So if you sent 10 hours of content, it could take up to 2.5 hours. If you're unsure:
- Keep the player plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi
- Do not turn it off, or the download will restart from zero ☹
- Let it sync without interruption
No. Pairing only needs to be done once. After that, you manage your playlists from the app, and the player downloads them automatically.
Allow 10 to 15 minutes per hour of content, when HeWo is connected to Wi-Fi.
Yes. The $50/year subscription covers up to 10 HeWo devices within the same household.
📲 USING THE PLAYER
You can access the settings menu by pressing the church button for 3 seconds.
Once your HeWo Player has been updated, press and hold the Church button for 3 seconds to access the settings menu.
If the indicator is red, the device needs to be charged.
Yes! Once the playlists are downloaded via Wi-Fi, HeWo works offline for about 8 hours. Perfect for car rides.
No. HeWo is not waterproof. To clean it, use a soft cloth and a non-corrosive cleaner. Do not use water directly on the device.
The number of tracks is limited to 250 at a time to keep navigation simple and avoid overwhelming your child. If the limit is reached, the app will notify you. Simply delete older playlists to add new ones.
Only headphones without a microphone are compatible with the HeWo Player. The headphone jack should have two strips, not three.
No. HeWo does not support Bluetooth headphones or earbuds.
There is no visible indicator while charging. If the battery was empty (red), plug it in for 3 hours.
It likely needs to be charged 😊
- Plug it in for 3 hours
- Gently press the power button (don’t force it)
- If nothing changes, contact our support team with the serial number found on the bottom of your player.
🔄 FIRMWARE UPDATES & MAINTENANCE
No. There’s no full reset option. Full resets must be done by our technical team if needed. Please contact us by email: contact@hewo.com and include a photo of the serial number located on the bottom of your player.
💬 TECH SUPPORT & CUSTOMER SERVICE
Please read the section “USING THE PLAYER”
📧 contact@hewo.com or via the contact form on our website.
We usually respond within 24 hours (Monday through Friday).
Yes, within 30 days of purchase. The product must be in perfect condition.Contact us to start the process: contact@hewo.com
🎧 CREATORS, AFFILIATES & PARTNERSHIPS
Yes. HeWo gives 70% of subscription revenue back to creators, based on listening time. We offer a simple contract, listening stats, and a flexible payment system.
Yes. We offer:
Contact us to learn more.
Write to us at contact@hewo.com — we’ll be happy to help.
Thank you for being part of the HeWo journey!