Seeing AI
Free vision helper.
What it does
- Reads text aloud.
- Identifies products by barcode.
- Describes scenes.
- Reads currency.
- Identifies people in photos.
- Free Microsoft app.
Senior wins
- Read prescription labels.
- Read mail aloud.
- Identify cans/jars.
- Read menus.
- Help with low vision.
- Independence preserved.
How to use
- Download free.
- Point phone at text.
- Listens — reads aloud.
- No internet needed for some features.
- Available iPhone + Android.
- Bluetooth headphones nice.
Channels
- Short text — instant.
- Document — full pages.
- Product — barcode + text.
- Person — describe + identify.
- Scene — environment.
- Each tab dedicated.
Be My Eyes
- Free app — alternative.
- Live volunteer help.
- Video call them.
- They describe what camera sees.
- Anonymous + free.
- AI version too.
Senior tips
- Practice in good light.
- Hold phone steady.
- Use headphones.
- Increase volume.
- Add to home screen.
- Show family how to use.
Free + life-changing for low vision
Microsoft Seeing AI is best free app for low-vision seniors. Reads pill bottles, identifies products, reads mail. Plus Be My Eyes connects to volunteers. Don't struggle reading small text — let phone read aloud. Independence-preserving technology, completely free.