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Can anyone explain the best way to control a web browser with only voice? (self.Blind)
submitted by turbotub
I have an old relative, recently blind, very low dexterity.
He just wants a really clear version of a screen reader, controllable by voice alone.
Thanks!
He just wants a really clear version of a screen reader, controllable by voice alone.
Thanks!
CloudsOfMagellan 2 points 3y ago
Perhaps voice control on ios13
jrs12 1 points 3y ago
Nope. That doesn't exist. Screen readers by their very nature need to be robust. If your relative is looking for voice control have you explored smart speakers? What specifically do they want to do on the internet? If they just want to check email and get news I would teach them how to do those two things in a format they liked with something like NVDA. There are also options for controlling screen readers with switches, but it's a very time consuming operation.
turbotub [OP] 1 points 3y ago
yeah, time consuming seems to be the key. he gets so frustrated.
Ideally he just wants a voice that reads a list of options, like say news stories on bbc news. and when one comes that he's interested in, he says "stop, read that one".
surely something like that exists, for the big pages, like google search results, bbc news, wikipedia?
He has Amazon Alexa and an Iphone 6 by his bedside, so siri and alexa are all there...
Any help would be great, even if just for one of those big pages.
Ideally he just wants a voice that reads a list of options, like say news stories on bbc news. and when one comes that he's interested in, he says "stop, read that one".
surely something like that exists, for the big pages, like google search results, bbc news, wikipedia?
He has Amazon Alexa and an Iphone 6 by his bedside, so siri and alexa are all there...
Any help would be great, even if just for one of those big pages.
ginsenshi 1 points 3y ago
The echo line of devices can read email aloud. They just need to be set up in settings.
bradley22 1 points 3y ago
It’s true.
Depending on what they want to do, maybe alexa or the google home would help.
Depending on what they want to do, maybe alexa or the google home would help.
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