Hedy offers specialized session types that tailor the AI's analysis, suggestions, and summary structure to match different conversation scenarios. Each session type uses specific prompts and focuses to provide the most relevant support for your particular situation.
What are Session Types?
Session types are specialized modes that adjust how Hedy:
Analyzes your conversation in real-time
Structures insights and suggestions
Generates summaries and meeting minutes
Organizes key information for follow-up
Choosing the right session type ensures you receive contextually appropriate support and properly formatted outputs.
Available Session Types
Business Meetings
Perfect for: Team meetings, client presentations, project discussions, strategy sessions, sales calls, board meetings
What Hedy focuses on:
Leading & Decision Making: Help identify next steps, resolve disagreements, and build consensus
Strategic Contributions: Suggest insights that go beyond surface-level discussion
Relationship Building: Provide ways to demonstrate emotional intelligence and reduce tension
Summary Structure You'll Get:
Key Decisions Made: Clear documentation of what was decided
Action Items: Who needs to do what by when
Strategic Insights: Important themes and business implications
Next Steps: Concrete follow-up actions
Example Quick Prompts:
"Outline next steps for our team"
"Identify any blindspots in this discussion"
"Help me say something that makes me sound smart"
Lectures or Classes
Perfect for: University lectures, online courses, seminars, webinars, training sessions, educational podcasts
What Hedy focuses on:
Comprehension Support: Simplify complex concepts and explain jargon
Active Learning: Generate thoughtful questions to ask in class
Study Preparation: Identify what's most important to remember
Summary Structure You'll Get:
Key Concepts & Definitions: Main theories, formulas, and terminology
Study Notes: Organized information for exam preparation
Action Items: Suggested readings, practice problems, follow-up research
Study Tips: Memory aids and ways to apply concepts
Example Quick Prompts:
"Explain this like I'm 5"
"What's a thought-provoking question I can ask?"
"Summarize the main ideas discussed so far"
Medical Consultation
Perfect for: Doctor appointments, specialist consultations, therapy sessions, health discussions
What Hedy focuses on:
Medical Translation: Convert complex medical terms into understandable language
Question Preparation: Help you ask important questions about your care
Treatment Understanding: Compare options and clarify next steps
Summary Structure You'll Get:
Diagnosis Summary: Your condition explained in simple terms
Treatment Options: Pros, cons, and considerations for each option
Action Items: Follow-up appointments, medication schedules, lifestyle changes
Important Questions: Suggested questions for future appointments
Example Quick Prompts:
"Clarify medical terms in simple language"
"What questions should I ask about follow-up care?"
"Compare the treatment options discussed"
Journalism
Perfect for: Interviews, press conferences, investigative calls, expert consultations, source meetings
What Hedy focuses on:
Story Development: Identify unique angles and human interest elements
Fact Verification: Real-time fact-checking of claims and statements
Interview Technique: Generate effective follow-up questions
Summary Structure You'll Get:
Key Quotes & Facts: Important statements and verifiable information
Story Angles: Unique perspectives and broader implications
Fact-Check Notes: Verification status of major claims
Follow-up Actions: Sources to contact, facts to verify, angles to explore
Example Quick Prompts:
"What are 5 good follow-up questions?"
"Fact-check recent statements"
"What's a unique angle for this story?"
Solo Brainstorm
Perfect for: Creative thinking sessions, problem-solving, project planning, idea development
What Hedy focuses on:
Idea Connections: Find patterns and relationships between your thoughts
Creative Expansion: Suggest new angles and possibilities
Structured Thinking: Help organize and prioritize ideas
Summary Structure You'll Get:
Core Ideas: Your main concepts organized and refined
Connections & Patterns: Relationships between different ideas
Action Steps: Concrete next steps to develop your ideas
Open Questions: Areas for further exploration
Example Quick Prompts:
"What connections do you see in my ideas?"
"Help me think more broadly about this"
"What are the logical next steps?"
Personal Conversation
Perfect for: Meaningful talks with friends, family conversations, relationship discussions, catch-ups
What Hedy focuses on:
Relationship Building: Remember important details and preferences
Emotional Support: Understand feelings and provide supportive responses
Thoughtful Gestures: Note gift ideas and important dates
Summary Structure You'll Get:
Personal Updates: Important life changes and events shared
Emotional Context: Feelings and concerns expressed
Thoughtful Follow-ups: Ways to show care and support
Important Details: Dates, preferences, and things to remember
Example Quick Prompts:
"Help me remember what they've shared"
"How can I support them?"
"What gift ideas did they mention?"
Recruitment
Perfect for: Candidate interviews, hiring discussions, reference calls, talent assessment
What Hedy focuses on:
Candidate Assessment: Evaluate fit for role and culture
Interview Technique: Dig deeper into experience and skills
Practical Logistics: Navigate compensation and logistics discussions
Summary Structure You'll Get:
Candidate Profile: Skills, experience, and key qualifications
Assessment Notes: Strengths, concerns, and cultural fit
Practical Details: Salary expectations, availability, location preferences
Next Steps: Follow-up actions and decision timeline
Example Quick Prompts:
"Do they fit this role?"
"How can I dig deeper into this experience?"
"Let's talk about compensation"
How to Choose the Right Session Type
Before starting a session: Select your preferred session type on the Meeting Settings screen
When starting a session: You can select the session type in the dialog box when starting a new session
From an active session: You can change session types during an active session on the Meeting Settings screen
Quick Decision Guide:
Professional meetings → Business Meetings
Learning something → Lectures or Classes
Health appointments → Medical Consultation
Interviewing someone → Journalism
Thinking alone → Solo Brainstorm
Personal relationships → Personal Conversation
Hiring someone → Recruitment
We recommend adding relevant context in the Session Context field when using specialized session types like Recruitment. For example, include the job description for recruitment sessions.
What Makes Each Type Different:
Each session type uses specialized prompts and analysis frameworks:
Different AI Personality: More strategic for business, more supportive for personal
Unique Quick Prompts: Tailored to each scenario's common needs
Specialized Summaries: Structured for each context's priorities
Focused Analysis: Emphasizes what matters most for each situation
Need Help Choosing? Start with the session type that most closely matches your conversation's primary purpose. You can always switch if you find another type works better for your specific needs.
Pro Tip: You can create custom quick prompts to further personalize your experience with any session type. Access this feature in the app settings.