It will instantly read printed or digital text from books, newspapers, smartphone screens, computers, and more. using laser targeting and its 13 megapixel sensor. In dimly lit environments, an LED light gives the right amount of illumination to make reading possible. The Orcam Read Smart will read documents in any orientation – even upside down or sideways. Both the MyReader 2 and the MyEye 2 require no internet connection and are wireless. They both read many languages including English, German, Polish, Spanish, German and Hebrew.

Connecting to WiFi is not necessary to operate the device. The only reason to connect your device to WiFi is to ensure you have the latest software updates. Despite it being the most affordable OrCam product, it is expensive. I’m fully aware it is a groundbreaking piece of kit, I just see so much potential and the price could make it unaffordable for people who really need it. We are proud to be OrCam's longest standing approved provider here in the UK. We provide specialist VisionAid 1-to-1 training which is included in the price. We also offer ongoing support from here at VisionAid HQ.You can listen via the mini speaker on the device or through headphones (wired or Bluetooth), or a Bluetooth speaker. Terms and conditions for RNIB Summer 2023 Raffle Speed Draw to win a Regency Hampers luxury picnic hamper Additionally, we know that purchasing assistive technology is an investment of time and financial resources, and with many options on the market, finding the right solution is not always easy. Our goal is to narrow the field by researching, testing, and offering only the best, highest-quality products that use advanced, innovative technologies to help low vision users regain their independence. When purchasing from us you are purchasing a Western European device. It will have English, French and German languages installed as standard. Other available languages in Western Europe are: Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch. Nun hatten wir aktuell ein Problem mit der Metallklammer, an der der Trageriemen angebracht wird, er ist ausgerissen, als mein Vater irgendwo mit dem Riemen hängengeblieben ist. Ich fragte daher nach einer Reparaturmöglichkeit an.

Your device will now connect to the WiFi, and will reconnect automatically every time you connect your device to the wall charger, provided it is within range of the WiFi network. The OrCam Read Smart includes a new feature, Smart Reading. It allows you to simply ask for the text that interests you: “Read the headlines”, “Read amounts”, or “Start from” a specific section (like “desserts” in a menu). We are now offering, for a limited time, a 15% discount on both the MyReader 2 and MyEye 2, the world’s smallest and most advanced wearable text-to-speech reading solutions. The OrCam Read is a wonderful help for my father who suddenly went blind at the age of 88 due to macular degeneration. With the OrCam he can, for example, read his mail again, his magazines and books, and has therefore remained more independent. He no longer wants to be without the device and uses it every day. Because you can carry the OrCam around with you, you always have the reading aid at hand. The device is easy to use and works absolutely reliably and flawlessly for over a year of continuous use! Many people wonder whether a dedicated reading pen like OrCam Read is worth the investment, given that there are free mobile apps available that can scan and read text aloud.Sam Seavey (The Blind Life) says it’s just the right complement to magnification, and comes the closest to perfection of all the many OCR devices he has tested. Free testing sessions are available in London, Birmingham and with their partners (opticians, charities and low vision aids retailers) in other locations. In Microlink’s assessment, a dedicated reading device is essential for someone in a professional, employment or educational setting, or for someone requiring all-day access to printed information. Please note that your device needs to be connected to the wall charger to connect to WiFi. On The App (Available on iPhone)