Be My Eyes is a free app for blind and low-vision people that offers two kinds of help. First, a video call with a sighted volunteer who sees through your phone camera and helps. Second, Be My AI: you take a photo, an AI assistant describes it, and you can ask follow-up questions. It is not a content-creation or productivity tool; its purpose is independence in everyday tasks.
What is Be My Eyes good for?#
- Reading labels and packaging: read an expiry date or ingredients from a photo.
- Describing surroundings: take a photo of a room or street and hear the details of the scene.
- Finding something: locate a lost item with the help of a sighted volunteer.
- Reading text: read a letter, menu or sign from an image.
- Live urgent help: for a problem a text description cannot solve, start a direct video call.
- Specialized brand support: a section connects you to the official support of some companies.
Strengths and weaknesses#
Strengths:
- Free and built for accessibility.
- Combines AI with human help.
- Image description in several languages.
- Anonymous calls with volunteers.
Weaknesses:
- The AI can make mistakes.
- A volunteer who speaks your language is not guaranteed, and sometimes you wait.
- Phone only.
- Availability in some regions is not certain.
Free version and pricing#
The app is offered free to blind and low-vision users. Check the app store or the official site for current details.
Language support#
Image description supports many languages; check the quality in your language with a few real examples. We have no confirmed information on access from Iran, so it is listed as unknown.
Getting started in three steps#
- Install the app from the app store and sign up.
- For image description, open Be My AI and take a photo.
- For live help, choose the option to call a volunteer.
