Allows users who are blind to receive real-time visual assistance from sighted volunteers.
The Be My Eyes app combines three powerful tools into one solution for people with blindness or low vision.
Over half a million visually impaired individuals worldwide use the innovative Be My Eyes smartphone application to get on-demand visual descriptions. Connect with over 7 million volunteers, utilize our advanced AI image describer, or reach dedicated company representatives for product support—all within a single app.
Access Be My Eyes volunteers speaking 185 languages, available around the clock—free of charge—for 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our latest innovation, ‘Be My AI’, is an integrated artificial intelligence assistant within the Be My Eyes platform. Blind or low vision users can send photos through the app to Be My AI, which provides conversational visual descriptions and answers questions about images across 36 languages. Powered by advanced AI, it assists with diverse tasks ranging from checking makeup before going out to translating text in hundreds of languages.
Additionally, our ‘Specialized Help’ feature lets you connect directly with official company representatives for efficient customer support via the Be My Eyes app.
FREE. GLOBAL. AVAILABLE 24/7.
Key Features of Be My Eyes:
- Tailored assistance options: call a volunteer, chat with Be My AI, or contact a brand representative.
- Global access to volunteers and Be My AI around the clock.
- Completely free to use.
- Support in 185 languages across more than 150 countries.
How can Be My Eyes assist you?
- Operating household appliances
- Reading product labels
- Matching clothing outfits and identifying garments
- Checking expiration dates and cooking instructions on products
- Viewing digital displays or computer screens
- Navigating TV interfaces or game menus
- Using vending machines or self-service kiosks
- Organizing music libraries or other collections
- Sorting and managing paper mail
Global Feedback on Be My Eyes:
“It was incredible that someone from the other side of the globe could be in my kitchen helping me out.” - Julia, a Be My Eyes user
“Be My AI feels like having an intelligent friend with me at all times. It describes things to me, offering unprecedented access to the visual world and boosting my independence.” - Roberto, a Be My Eyes User
“The partnership between Be My Eyes and Microsoft is fantastic! I’m not sure how I would have fixed my PC issues without their help. Great job!” - Gordon, a Be My Eyes User
Notable Awards:
- Featured in Time Magazine’s list of the best inventions for 2023.
- Recognized as a Global Innovator at the 2020 Dubai Expo.
- Recipient of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award at the NFB National Convention in 2018.
- Winner of the AbilityNet Accessibility Award at the Tech4Good Awards in 2018.
- Recognized with a Google Play Award for “Best Accessibility Experience” in 2018.
- Winner of the World Summit Awards for Inclusion and Empowerment in 2017.
