Be My Eyes

• Real-time video connection to sighted volunteers via smartphone camera
• AI-driven image and scene description for blind and low-vision users
• Multi-language support with hundreds of languages covered
• Global volunteer network available 24/7 for everyday assistance
• Service directory connecting users to company support and accessibility teams
• Free desktop/Windows version for accessibility beyond mobile devices
• “For Work” mode allowing organizations to provide internal volunteer support to employees
• Supports tasks like reading labels, matching clothing, identifying objects, navigating menus
• Accessibility-first design with blind/low-vision community input
• Secure and privacy-conscious- no charge to end users, no ads that impede experience

Be My Eyes is an innovative accessibility platform that combines human connection and artificial intelligence to help people who are blind or have low vision navigate the world more independently. Launched in 2015, the app connects visually impaired users with sighted volunteers through live video calls, allowing them to receive instant visual assistance. When a user needs help reading a label, identifying an object, or navigating an unfamiliar environment, they can simply open the app, start a call, and a volunteer will describe what they see through the user’s phone camera.

In addition to human assistance, Be My Eyes features an AI-powered tool that can interpret images, describe scenes, and provide answers to follow-up questions without the need for a live volunteer. This hybrid approach ensures that users always have access to reliable help, day or night.

Be My Eyes supports over 180 languages and operates in more than 150 countries, making it a global community of inclusion and empowerment. The platform also offers “Be My Eyes for Work,” allowing organizations to provide visual support to employees with visual impairments, enhancing workplace accessibility.

Designed with input from the blind and low-vision community, Be My Eyes emphasizes simplicity, accessibility, and user privacy. The service is completely free, with no advertisements or hidden fees, supported instead by partnerships with accessibility-focused organizations.

By merging the compassion of human volunteers with the power of AI, Be My Eyes transforms everyday challenges into opportunities for connection and independence. It stands as a leading example of how technology can make the world more inclusive, one interaction at a time.