TalkBack

Wat

TalkBack is Google's screen reader, available for Android devices.

TalkBack provides voice feedback so the user can use the device without having to look at the screen. Among other things, you can navigate the device, use a Braille keyboard, browse the web, answer and end calls, etc.

Voor wie en waarom

TalkBack is especially interesting for students with visual impairments.

The TalkBack feature makes it possible to control the device with gestures without seeing the screen and to type through the Braille keyboard.

Hoe werkt het

Turn on TalkBack

  1. Buttons | Hold down both volume buttons for three seconds.

  2. Settings | Open settings > accessibility > TalkBack > Turn on.

Use TalkBack

  1. Gestures | TalkBack makes it possible to perform different actions on the device using gestures on the screen such as swiping left to reject an incoming call.

  1. Personalisable | It is possible to choose the gestures yourself.

  1. Braille keyboard | Check out the "Talkback: Braille Keyboard" fiche.

Prijs

TalkBack is free of charge.

Taal

TalkBack is available in several languages, including English.

Type en platform

TalkBack is a function on Android devices.

Meer info

Categorie

  • Living

Type

Platform

  • Android
  • Smartphone
  • Tablet