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Assistive device (stick) that can help me find electronic devices in front of me? (self.Blind)
submitted by itis76
Hi everyone. I wanted to ask if such a device exists out there. Sometimes I put my phone down on the couch and can’t find it for a couple minutes as I pat around. Is there by any chance a stick like device that maybe buzzes close to a phone/remote or anything electric as such?

Thanks a lot everyone for your support
Tarnagona 6 points 1y ago
Something like a Tile or Airtags might work? You can use your phone to find whatever the Tile is attached to (the Tile will make a (fairly loud) noise, but you can also push a button on the Tile to find your phone. It’s not exactly what you’re looking for, but might be a way to do what you want.
swagzillasixtynine 3 points 1y ago
I don’t believe so. The closest I can think of might be a smart watch. The Apple Watch and I believe the Samsung galaxy watches have the ability to ping your phone making it easier to find. I have a HomePod and will often ask “hey Siri, where is my phone?” And it’ll start making sound. Hope this helps.
MostlyBlindGamer 2 points 1y ago
That's so cool!
swagzillasixtynine 3 points 1y ago
I try stay organised and keep track of my things but I end up using the HomePod quite a bit to help me find my iPhone and my keys. I track my keys with an AirTag. Highly recommend.
MostlyBlindGamer 2 points 1y ago
Nice. I'm all for offloading mindless tasks like looking for my phone to a robot.
bradley22 2 points 1y ago
This applevis entry might help... https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-airtag-review-simple-setup-and-use-and-deliver-super-easy-and-accurate-finding-misplaced

The only thing is, you'll have to atache it to your phone in some way, that can make your phone a bit bulkier.

You might also consider turning on Hey Siri, if you can, so you can say hey siri and hear the tone, that might help.
Due-Common-9897 1 points 1y ago
My sight is fine, and I still use my Apple Watch all the time to ping my phone.
Shadowwynd 1 points 1y ago
I like having an Echo Dot because I can tell it to dial my phone.

If you have something like the Tile or the new Apple tag system, it works both ways. I can find my keys by using the Tile app on my phone. I can find my phone by pressing the "Page" button on the tile attached to my keys or wallet.
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