Update from Helptech: Activator - Firmware 2.1 and USB-C SmartDock
Exciting news you won’t want to miss!
With the latest Firmware Update 2.1, the Activator reaches an entirely new level - smarter than ever and packed with features that make your workday significantly easier.
And the best part? When paired with the brand-new USB-C SmartDock, the Activator instantly transforms into a mobile workstation - perfect for all iPhone and iPad users, whether with a Lightning connector or USB-C.
Firmware update 2.1 for the Activator – Exciting new features await!
ActiveSplit: Multitasking made easy!
With the new ActiveSplit feature, you can now connect two devices simultaneously - such as a laptop and an iPhone - to the Activator and use them in parallel on the Braille display. This means greater flexibility and efficiency!
BrailleShot: Capture everything – in Braille!
With BrailleShot, Activator users can now copy everything displayed on the Braille display - just like a screenshot for sighted users - directly to the clipboard and transfer it to another device if needed. Perfect for quick notes or reviewing screen content!
Activator Updates? No Problem!
Simply update via the HelpTech+ app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac - no Windows PC required! The process is user-friendly and guided by clear step-by-step instructions.
Additionally, we've integrated key Bluetooth improvements to ensure an even more stable connection with iOS 18.3 and later.
The perfect companion: The iOS app HelpTech+
Enhance your experience with the free HelpTech+ App
With HelpTech+ for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, the Activator gains a range of exciting new features - transforming it into a next-generation Braille experience. We continuously develop HelpTech+, adding new features through the App Store.
Firmware updates via HelpTech+
Thanks to our latest technology, you can now update the Activator effortlessly using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac - no more Windows PC required!
Braille Monitor
The integrated Braille Monitor allows a sighted person to follow, in real time, what is displayed on the Braille line - including reading position, text highlights, and cursor placement - directly on an iPhone screen.
Dictation Feature
With voice input, you can dictate text instead of typing. The recognized text can be saved as a new file on the Activator or inserted into an existing document at the desired position.