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Apple watch for a low vision user? (self.Blind)
submitted 8y ago by redstone1337
I know of a few blind people who have an apple watch, but I was wondering if it would be worth buying it as a low vision user. The screen is small from what I've seen in the store, and I feel voiceover would remove any added discretion that a wearable computer provides. Any thoughts?
Bob_0119 1 points
I know exactly what you mean. I too am interested, but am afraid that everything will be too small for me to see on the screen.
I figure I'm going to wait until I can get to an Apple Store and get a live demo before I buy one. I guess a plan-B is get one from a site or store that has a 30-day return policy (like Best Buy)
I figure I'm going to wait until I can get to an Apple Store and get a live demo before I buy one. I guess a plan-B is get one from a site or store that has a 30-day return policy (like Best Buy)
Unuhi 1 points
Low vision has so many options.
When Iʻll get my Apple watch, Iʻll probsbly set the time to show on giant numbers & also use VoiceOver (which for me is more usable).
When Iʻll get my Apple watch, Iʻll probsbly set the time to show on giant numbers & also use VoiceOver (which for me is more usable).
Nighthawk321 1 points
I don't have a need for one personally. I can use my phone to tell the time, and the watch is just a small extension the to the phone.
geoffisblind 1 points
If you're just looking for an accessible way to tell time I can't recommend the Eone Bradley enough. It's a fantastic, well designed tactile watch that I use every day.
https://www.eone-time.com/
https://www.eone-time.com/
redstone1337 [OP] 1 points
That actually looks pretty nice, but I'm really looking for a smart watch, and Apple is (presumably) the only one with accessibility.
geoffisblind 1 points
I wouldn't know, I've sort of intentionally stayed away from them. I hate talking watches and I don't see a way I could personally easily read a screen that small, but to each his own. The only other options I've heard of are the various hardware iterations of Android Wear. I think LG and Motorola make some as well as a few specialty companies. I highly doubt they will do accessibility that well so Apple is probably your best bet if you want to go with a smart watch. I can see where it could be useful for some people. Good luck!
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