Be My Eyes

Be My Eyes revolutionizes the way individuals who are blind or have low vision receive live assistance, offering three powerful tools within one convenient app. With over half a million users worldwide, the Be My Eyes app connects blind users with more than 7 million sighted volunteers who provide real-time visual assistance. Additionally, users can leverage the latest AI image describer or reach out to dedicated company representatives for product support, all seamlessly integrated into one platform.

The Be My Eyes app boasts an impressive global reach, with volunteers available 24/7 to assist in 185 languages across 150+ countries. This service is provided completely free of charge, ensuring accessibility for all users.

One of the newest features, 'Be My AI', is a groundbreaking AI assistant that offers conversational visual descriptions in 36 languages. By sending images through the app, users can receive detailed AI-generated descriptions and answers to their questions, aiding them in various tasks from checking their appearance to translating text from numerous languages.

Moreover, the 'Specialized Help' section connects users directly with company representatives for efficient and accessible customer support, enhancing their overall experience with products and services.

Be My Eyes is a versatile tool that assists with a wide array of daily tasks, including using home appliances, reading labels, matching outfits, checking expiration dates, navigating digital interfaces, and sorting mail. Its impact is celebrated by users around the globe, who praise the app for its ability to connect them with helpers from across the world and its role in increasing their independence through AI assistance.

The collaboration with industry leaders like Microsoft has been particularly beneficial, as noted by users who have received crucial technical support through the app. Be My Eyes has received numerous accolades, including being featured in Time Magazine's 2023 best inventions list, winning the 2020 Dubai Expo Global Innovator Award, and receiving the 2018 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award at the NFB National Convention, among others. These awards underscore the app's significant contribution to accessibility and empowerment.

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