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The BlindShell Classic 2 is a fully accessible mobile phone. It can be voice-controlled and has a comfortable tactile keypad too. It is compatible with WhatsApp and Facebook messenger and you can even watch or listen to music on the YouTube app!
The BlindShell Classic 2 is full of fun and useful functions yet still simple to use!
Friendly and expert remote phone or video training session is included.
The new generation of the BlindShell Classic provides users with a voice-controlled phone with a comfortable tactile keypad. It has brand new hardware, a new louder speaker, larger keys, longer battery life and a 13MP camera.
With WhatsApp and Facebook messenger you can stay in contact with family and friends easier than before! The phone boasts a range of assistive tools and the new BlindShell app catalogue enables you to download additional apps if required.
You can control the phone with simple voice commands.
A new and improved loudspeaker means it's easy to hear your phone.
An easy-to-use keypad with large tactile buttons.
Up to 96 hours of battery life.
Free software updates are provided.
To make charging the BlindShell Classic 2 as easy as possible, it includes a handy, sit-in, weighted charging dock. To make the dock even more secure, a 3M sticky pad is also included to allow you to permanently affix the charging cradle to a known location and prevent any chance of it being knocked while inserting or removing the phone.
You can also use the included standard USB-C charging cable (which plugs in either-way-round) to charge the phone.
You can choose to set up a day sound profile and a night sound profile and set the time of day the profiles come into effect, the phone will automatically update and switch between the profiles. This means you can set your phone to have quiet or silent notifications during your sleeping hours and louder notifications during your waking hours, you can also manually override the settings should you need to for one cycle.
BlindShell Classic 2 has a LED missed notification light for low-vision users, to notify things such as missed calls new texts ect. this will flash a different colour depending on the notification.
Turn off the voice completely while keeping all other sounds.
You can easily control the BlindShell Classic 2 with your voice by simply asking it to make a call or send a text. Text messages and emails can be dictated with ease rather than typed.
With the BlindShell Classic 2 you can choose 3 ways to type:
Send and receive e-mails! BlindShell E-mail Client supports mailboxes supporting IMAP protocol.
**Please note Pop3 email addresses are not supported**
You can check the news, search for new information, browse websites and use services that are accessible for the visually impaired.
With the new 13MP camera you can capture every moment and save precious memories with a voice tag.
The video camera application can record video using the phone's camera. Recorded videos can be shared by E-mail or third-party applications.
The video player allows you to play videos. All standard formats like MP4, AVI, MKV, WMV are supported. Video files can be recorded by the camera app, downloaded from the Web Browser, sent by E-mail or a third party application like Whatsapp. Users can choose if they prefer landscape or portrait orientation of the video on the screen.
Use the Book Reader for reading audio and textbooks.
BlindShell screen reader turns text and image content into speech, a fantastic tool for browsing the Internet as well as using your apps.
This application reads documents in PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint presentations, Rich Text format and TXT file formats. Users can read documents sequentially or navigate through the text in a way similar to the BlindShell Web browser. Searching is also supported. The app will be integrated with the rest of the environment hence it will be possible to open a document from a website by using the Web Browser, view E-mail attachments or files sent by third-party applications such as WhatsApp, Messenger etc. It can also read documents manually copied to the internal storage or SD card from a computer.
You can listen to music or watch videos on YouTube.
This app can play podcasts listed in iTunes and other sources. Both online (streaming) and offline playback is supported.
Listen to the radio! There are thousands of internet stations and local FM broadcasts to choose from.
You can play Hangman, a Memory game or Dice roller.
New games with Dec 2021 update:
Wumpus game- A simple maze game with adventure elements that require memory, imagination and a bit of logical thinking.
Simon game - An adaptation of a classical 80s electronic game that will challenge your hearing and memory.
Alarm, calendar and timer functions.
BlindShell assistive tools can help you with daily tasks such as identifying colours or magnifying
Step Counter is an application for tracking daily activity (steps, distance, moving time and calories). It is possible to view the history and statistics of a user's daily activity. Once enabled, the step counter counts the steps automatically all day, in the background.
Toothpaste or face cream? With the help of NFC object tagging application, you will be able to distinguish between them in a few
seconds.
Attach the BlindShell Beep to objects that you want to keep track of and locate when misplaced. To find the missing object simply ring the beep using your BlindShell Classic 2 phone.
Send messages and make voice calls using WhatsApp.
Stay in touch with your friends, wherever you are, via Facebook messenger.
A basic metronome app for musicians. Can also be useful for other purposes when pace keeping is essential.
An essential app for people who play the guitar, bass, violin or other string instruments.
The BlindShell app catalogue has a selection of additional apps for your phone.
A single button press is all that's needed to access your favourite apps.
A step by step guide on how to set up and use your BlindShell Classic 2 phone.
Easily access the user manual on your phone whenever you need it.
Use your phone to provide your location via GPS.
Dedicated SOS button with an assigned contact to call in an emergency situation.
The BlindShell Classic 2 requires a Micro-SIM, from your preferred network operator.
*Please note that we pre-install the battery into the BlindShell Classic 2 before shipping to you.
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Connectivity
Hardware
Sensors
Certifications
CE, FCC, IC, ICASA, ACMA, RoHS, HAC, UN38.3, MSDS, IEC 62133
HAC: M3/T3
**Please note Pop3 email addresses are not supported**
| BlindShell App Catalog | |
| BlindShell applications | Third-party applications |
BlindShell Vision Aids Book Reader Internet Browser Calendar Card Wallet Chess Covid Pass (EU) Currency Converter Dice Roller Document Reader dzb lesen E-mail Client Éole File Manager Hangman KDD Librivox Light Sensor Mau-Mau FM Radio Camera and Image viewer Music Player BlindShell Podcast Player Internet Radio Video Camera and Video Player Youtube Player Metronome Memory game Czech and Slovak Public Transport QR Object Tagging Simon Game SKN Step Counter BlindShell Telegram Client Check Lists BlindShell Productivity Tools Translator Guitar tuner Weather Forecast Wumpus Game | SBB Mobile Load Shedding Notifier Amazon Alexa Amazon Shopping Audible BBC Sounds Be My Eyes twavox Facebook Messenger Google Lookout ARx Shazam - song recognition Skype Lite Voxiweb BARD Mobile Israeli central library for the blind Aira Explorer Localisateur VA Connect |
The Import contacts from file menu item will import of contacts from the file to the phone's contacts list.
The Backup contacts to file menu item runs a backup of contacts to Contacts.vcf file.
Due to changes in Google policy there will be a new login procedure for Gmail accounts on the BlindShell Classic 2. This takes effect as of the 1st June. Please visit our blog to find out more.
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