Be My Eyes
Lend your eyes to the blind.
Overview
Be My Eyes is a mobile app that connects blind and low-vision individuals with a global community of sighted volunteers and company representatives. Through a live video call, volunteers can provide visual assistance with tasks like reading labels, matching colors, or navigating new surroundings. Be My Eyes aims to make the world more accessible for people with vision loss.
✨ Key Features
- Live video connection with sighted volunteers
- Support from company representatives for specific products and services
- Available in over 180 languages
- Free to use for both users and volunteers
- Simple and easy-to-use interface
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Relies on a large network of volunteers, making it a free service
- Strong sense of community
- Partnerships with companies for specialized assistance
Unique Value: Provides free, on-demand visual assistance to blind and low-vision individuals through the power of a global community of volunteers.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Providing on-demand visual assistance to blind and low-vision individuals through a network of volunteers.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Situations that require immediate, emergency assistance.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a free, community-based alternative to paid visual assistance services.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (NA tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The app is completely free.
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