Zeh Ani (It's Me) - User Guide
Last Updated: 2026-02-12
For Parents: Getting Started
What is Zeh Ani?
Zeh Ani ("It's Me" in Hebrew) is an AI-powered feature inside Bayit+ that helps your child connect with Hebrew through personalized content. Instead of passively watching shows, your child becomes part of the story -- their face, their voice, their adventure.
Zeh Ani turns Hebrew from "homework language" into "superpower language."
How It Works
Zeh Ani has three core experiences:
- Star in the Story -- Your child's 3D avatar appears inside shows, matching each show's art style automatically.
- Phonetic Mirror -- Your child records Hebrew phrases and hears them played back through their avatar with native-level pronunciation, building confidence.
- Hebrew Key -- Interactive moments where the story pauses and your child must speak Hebrew to continue the adventure.
Step-by-Step Setup
Step 1: Open Zeh Ani
From the Bayit+ home screen, tap the Zeh Ani section. You will see the Zeh Ani Dashboard showing your child's greeting, highlights, contacts, and feedback.
Step 2: Parental Consent (Privacy First)
Before any AI features activate, you must provide parental consent. This is a one-time setup per child profile.
- Open Biometric Consent from the Zeh Ani menu
- Enter your 4-digit parental PIN (the same PIN used in Family Controls)
- You will see three consent toggles:
- 3D Avatar Generation -- Allows creating a 3D mesh of your child's face
- Voice-to-Voice -- Allows recording and transforming your child's voice
- Advanced AI Features -- Enables speech-gated narratives and live avatar overlays
- Toggle on the features you approve
- Tap Save
Your data stays secure:
- All processing uses encrypted connections
- COPPA-compliant data handling
- You can revoke any consent at any time by returning to this screen
- The parental "kill switch" deletes all AI data instantly
Step 3: Create the 3D Avatar
Once consent is granted:
- Open Avatar Generation
- Tap Generate Avatar
- The system creates a personalized 3D mesh of your child
- You will see a progress indicator: Generating... Rigging... Ready
- When complete, tap Preview to see the 3D avatar
- You can rotate, zoom, and examine the avatar from all angles
The avatar is stored securely and reused across all Zeh Ani features.
Step 4: Set Up Family Contacts
The "Saba/Savta Connection" lets your child share Hebrew progress with family:
- Open Contacts from the Zeh Ani menu
- Tap Add Contact
- Enter:
- Name (e.g., "Saba Moshe")
- Phone number (with country code)
- Relationship (Grandparent, Parent, Aunt, Uncle, Other)
- Preferred language (Hebrew, English, Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, Yiddish, German, Portuguese, Italian)
- Tap Save
Contacts receive highlight reels and progress updates via WhatsApp.
Step 5: Start Exploring
Your child is now ready to use all Zeh Ani features. Here is what each one does:
Feature Guide for Parents
Magic Mirror
What it does: Shows your child's 3D avatar with a personalized Hebrew greeting and vocabulary words of the day.
What you see: A 3D animated avatar that waves and speaks, plus Hebrew vocabulary cards showing the word in Hebrew, transliteration (how to pronounce it), and English translation.
Why it matters: Daily vocabulary exposure in a fun, personalized context. Your child sees "themselves" as a Hebrew speaker.
Voice Practice (Phonetic Mirror)
What it does: Your child records themselves saying Hebrew phrases, and the AI plays back a perfected version through their avatar.
What you see: A practice screen showing the target Hebrew phrase with transliteration and translation. Your child taps the microphone to record, then sees a before/after score comparison.
Why it matters: This bypasses the "shame phase" of language learning. By hearing "themselves" speak with a native accent, children develop confidence and a subconscious identity as a Hebrew speaker.
Scoring: Each attempt shows:
- Before score -- How the child's raw recording compared to native pronunciation
- After score -- How the AI-enhanced version sounds
- Improvement -- The delta between the two, showing progress over time
Interactive Scenes (Hebrew Key)
What it does: During content playback, the story pauses at key moments. Your child must say a Hebrew word or phrase to make the story continue.
What you see: A prompt appears showing the target Hebrew word. Your child speaks into the device microphone. If recognized correctly, the story advances. If not, they can try again.
Why it matters: Hebrew becomes a "superpower" -- the key to unlocking the next part of the adventure. This transforms language practice from obligation to excitement.
Live Avatar Overlay
What it does: During content playback, your child's 3D avatar appears as an overlay in the corner of the screen, reacting to the content with facial expressions and lip-sync.
What you see: A small 3D avatar in the bottom corner that moves and reacts in real-time via WebSocket connection.
Why it matters: Creates a sense of presence and belonging. Your child is not just watching -- they are "in" the show.
Highlight Reels
What it does: Generates shareable video compilations of your child's Hebrew milestones.
What you see: A list of highlight reels with thumbnails, moment counts, and status. You can generate new reels and share them.
Why it matters: This is the "Saba Viral Loop." When grandparents in Israel receive a video of their grandchild speaking Hebrew, the emotional impact creates powerful organic word-of-mouth marketing. More importantly, it strengthens family bonds across continents.
Sharing: Tap the share button on any ready reel. The link format is bayit.tv/zeh-ani/reels/{token} and works via WhatsApp, iMessage, or any messaging app.
Feedback Inbox
What it does: Displays voice and text messages from family members responding to shared highlight reels.
What you see: A list of messages from contacts showing sender name, message preview, and timestamp. Voice messages include a play button for audio playback.
Why it matters: Two-way communication completes the feedback loop. When Saba sends back a "Bravo!" voice message, your child feels celebrated for speaking Hebrew.
Privacy and Safety
| Feature | Data Handling |
|---|---|
| 3D Avatar Mesh | Generated server-side, stored encrypted in Google Cloud Storage |
| Voice Recordings | Processed for V2V transformation, not stored permanently |
| Biometric Consent | Granular per-feature, revocable at any time |
| Family Contacts | Phone numbers stored encrypted, used only for WhatsApp sharing |
| Highlight Reels | Generated on-demand, share links expire |
Parental Controls:
- All AI features require explicit parental consent via PIN
- Each consent type can be independently toggled
- Revoking consent immediately disables the associated feature
- "Delete All Data" option available in settings
For Children: Your Hebrew Adventure
Welcome to Zeh Ani!
Zeh Ani means "It's Me!" in Hebrew. Guess what? YOU are the star of your own Hebrew adventure!
Your Avatar
Your avatar is a 3D version of you that lives inside your favorite shows. It can:
- Walk around in episodes
- Wear cool outfits
- Speak Hebrew (just like you!)
- Wave hello to Saba and Savta
Magic Mirror
Open the Magic Mirror to see your avatar say hello in Hebrew! Every day you get new Hebrew words to learn. The avatar shows you how to say each word.
Voice Practice
This is where the magic happens:
- You see a Hebrew phrase on screen
- Tap the microphone and say the phrase
- Listen to how your avatar says it back -- with a perfect Israeli accent!
- Try to match your avatar's pronunciation
- Watch your score go up as you improve
The more you practice, the more your avatar sounds like YOU speaking amazing Hebrew!
Story Adventures
While watching shows, sometimes the story will stop and ask YOU a question in Hebrew. Say the right word and the story continues! You are the hero who unlocks the adventure with your Hebrew superpower.
Sharing with Family
After your adventures, Bayit+ creates special video highlights of your best Hebrew moments. These get sent to your family in Israel so they can see how amazing your Hebrew is getting!
When they send back messages, you can hear their voice messages in the Feedback Inbox.
Available on All Platforms
| Feature | iPhone/iPad | Apple TV | Web | Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biometric Consent | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Avatar Generation | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Avatar Preview | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Magic Mirror | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Practice (V2V) | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Live Avatar Overlay | Yes | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Scene Triggers (Hebrew Key) | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Highlight Reels | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Contacts Management | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Inbox | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Dashboard | -- | -- | -- | Yes |
Note: Apple TV supports viewing experiences (3D preview, magic mirror, live overlay) but not input-heavy features (voice recording, consent forms) due to the Siri Remote's limitations. Use your iPhone/iPad or web browser for initial setup.
Troubleshooting
Avatar generation stuck on "Generating"
The 3D mesh generation typically takes 30-60 seconds. If it exceeds 2 minutes, close and reopen the Avatar Generation screen. The system polls every 3 seconds and will pick up where it left off.
Voice recording not working
Ensure Bayit+ has microphone permission in your device Settings. The app records at 16kHz mono PCM for optimal speech recognition quality.
Highlight reel shows "Processing"
Highlight reel compilation uses FFmpeg server-side and may take 1-2 minutes for longer reels. Refresh the list to check for status updates.
Contact not receiving WhatsApp messages
Verify the phone number includes the country code (e.g., +972 for Israel, +1 for US). The contact must have WhatsApp installed on that number.
Live overlay not appearing during playback
The live avatar overlay requires an active WebSocket connection. Ensure you have a stable internet connection. The overlay connects automatically when content starts playing.
Credits and Costs
Zeh Ani features use Beta 500 AI credits:
| Action | Credits |
|---|---|
| Generate 3D Avatar Mesh | Charged on creation |
| Voice-to-Voice Transform | Per practice session |
| Scene Trigger Evaluation | Per interaction |
| Highlight Reel Generation | Per reel |
| Magic Mirror Greeting | Free (daily) |
| Contact Management | Free |
| Feedback Inbox | Free |
Check your remaining credits in the Bayit+ Beta 500 dashboard.
Quick Reference: Hebrew Terms
| Hebrew | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| zeh ani | zeh ah-NEE | It's me |
| saba | SAH-bah | Grandfather |
| savta | SAV-tah | Grandmother |
| shalom | shah-LOHM | Hello/Peace |
| sababa | sah-BAH-bah | Cool/Great |
| bamba | BAHM-bah | Popular Israeli snack |
| kol hakavod | kol hah-kah-VOD | Well done |
| yofi | YO-fee | Beautiful/Great |