Be My Eyes
Be My Eyes
About this app
- Category Lifestyle
- Age 10
- Updated Aug 29, 2024
- OS IOS / Android
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People who are blind or have low vision now have three powerful tools in one with Be My Eyes!
Worldwide, more than half a million people who are blind use the innovative Be My Eyes app through their smartphone to get visual description when they need it. Connect with over 7 million volunteers, use the latest AI image describer, or connect with dedicated company representatives to help with their products—all in one app.
With Be My Eyes, you can connect with volunteers speaking 185 languages, available 24/7, free of charge.
Our newest feature, ‘Be My AI’, is a pioneering AI assistant integrated within the Be My Eyes app. When logged in as a blind or low vision user, you can send images via the app to Be My AI, which will answer questions about the image and provide conversational AI-generated visual descriptions for a wide range of tasks in 36 languages. Powered by artificial intelligence, Be My AI can assist with everything from checking makeup before a night out to translating text from hundreds of different languages.
Finally, our ‘Specialized Help’ section allows you to connect with official company representatives for accessible and efficient customer support, directly through the Be My Eyes App.
FREE. GLOBAL. 24/7.
Be My Eyes Key Features:
Get assistance on your own terms: call a volunteer, chat with Be My AI, or contact a company representative.
Volunteers and Be My AI available globally 24/7
Always free of charge
185 languages worldwide in 150+ countries
What can Be My Eyes help you with?
Using home appliances
Reading product labels
Matching outfits and identifying clothes
Helping to read product expiration dates and cooking instructions
Reading digital displays or computer screens
Navigating TV or game menus
Operating vending machines or kiosks
Sorting music collections or other libraries
Sorting and dealing with paper mail
What the World is Saying About Be My Eyes:
“It was just amazing that someone from the other side of the world could be in my kitchen and help me with something.” - Julia, Be My Eyes user
“Having access to Be My AI has been like having an AI friend by my side all the time describing things to me, giving me unprecedented access to the visual world and helping me be more independent.” - Roberto, Be My Eyes User
“The tie-up between Be My Eyes and Microsoft is fantastic! I don’t know what I would have done to fix my PC issues without their help. Well done!” - Gordon, Be My Eyes User
Selected Awards:
Mentioned in the 2023 Time Magazine best inventions
2020 Dubai Expo Global Innovator.
2018 Winner of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award at the NFB National Convention.
2018 Winner of AbilityNet Accessibility Award at the Tech4Good Awards.
2018 Google Play Awards for “Best Accessibility Experience”.
2017 Winner of World Summit Awards - Inclusion and Empowerment.
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How to use:
HOW TO PLAY
Download the Be My Eyes app: First, head to your app store, search for the Be My Eyes app, download, and install it. Once installed, open the app and register or log in to your account.
Choose how you want help: Within the app, you can choose to contact a volunteer, chat with Be My AI, or connect with a company representative. Pick the option that suits your needs best.
Send images and get descriptions: If you opt for the Be My AI feature, you can send images via the app and receive detailed AI-generated visual descriptions.
Use the Specialized Help feature: Need support from a company? Use the ‘Specialized Help’ feature in the app to connect directly with company representatives for professional assistance.
Get help anytime, anywhere: No matter where you are, volunteers and the AI assistant are available 24/7 to help you with whatever you need.