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What Is The Be My Eyes App?

The Be My Eyes app connects people needing sighted support with volunteers and companies through live video around the world.

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How Calling A Volunteer Works

  • Anyone 17 or older may sign up as a blind or low-vision user or as a sighted volunteer.
  • Calls are connected based on daytime time zone and language.
    • Note: The average wait time to get connected to a sighted volunteer is about 15 seconds.
  • When a call is answered, a live one-way video with two-way audio is initiated, allowing volunteers or company representatives to see what’s in front of the user’s camera and provide verbal support.
    • Note: Specialized Help availability varies by region and company opening hours.
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How Be My AI Works

  • Navigate to the Be My AI tab in the navigation bar just next to the Get Support tab.
  • Tap ‘Take picture” to take a picture with the rear camera and Be My AI will describe it.
  • If you want to ask follow-up questions to the initial description you can tap “Ask more” and you will enter a chat mode.
    • Note: This feature is currently only available for iOS.

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What You Can Use Be My Eyes For

  • 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.
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Benefits Of Be My Eyes

  • Free and unlimited calls.
  • available day and night.
  • 100% anonymous.
  • Worldwide support.

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How To Call A Volunteer On Be My Eyes

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Pro Of Be My Eyes For Users

  • Be My Eyes bridges gaps by providing visual assistance for a wide range of personal and professional tasks, such as reading documents, identifying colors, or describing objects.
  • The app connects users with a large, global network of sighted volunteers who can provide real-time help.
  • The addition of “Be My AI” allows users to get instant visual descriptions and information without waiting for a human volunteer.
  • Companies can use the platform to offer accessible customer support to their users, reducing response times and costs.
  • The app has a user-friendly and intuitive interface that is easy to navigate for both visually impaired and sighted users.

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Cons Of The Be My Eyes For Users

  • The AI assistant cannot provide personal opinions or subjective advice, and it may occasionally focus on unnecessary details or provide inaccurate information.
  • Video calls with volunteers can experience delays, and the app is dependent on a good network connection.
  • Users should avoid using the app to share sensitive information like credit card numbers or other personal documents.

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How To Sign Up To Be A Be My Eyes Volunteer

  1. Download the Be My Eyes app for iPhone or Android.
  2. Select sign up as a sighted volunteer.
  3. Choose whether you want to sign up with Facebook, Google or email.
  4. Confirm your email address by clicking the verification link that is sent to your email.
  5. Select your primary language.
    • Note: You will be connected to bling users speaking the same language as you. You can always change your preference and add a secpndary language in the app settings.
    • Allow access to microphone, camera and notifications to be able to receive video calls.

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How Volunteers Can Answer A Call On The Be My Eyes App

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Pros Of The Be My Eyes App For Volunteers

  • Your assistance, even for a simple task, can significantly improve the independence and daily life of a blind or low-vision user.
  • The volunteering model fits into any schedule. There are no fixed hours, and you can simply answer a call when you are available.
  • The majority of calls are for short, simple tasks and are completed in just a few minutes.
    • These calls can include reading an expiration date, distinguishing colors, or finding a lost item.
  • The interface is straightforward, involving a live one-way video stream (from the user) and two-way audio. If it’s too dark, you can remotely activate the user’s flashlight.
  • The app keeps both the volunteer and user anonymous.

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Cons Of The Be My Eyes App For Volunteers

  • With millions of volunteers and a smaller number of users, the waiting list is long.
  • Users cannot see you and rely on your verbal guidance, requiring you to be patient and provide clear, direct instructions for orienting their camera and completing the task.
  • While most calls are straightforward, you may encounter a user who is impatient or difficult to assist.
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| App Store | Google Play | Website |

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Disclaimer

I do not work for or represent Be My Eyes. This page is built to give you information on the app.

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