How Bixby Vision can support the visually impaired

Last Update date : Mar 27. 2026

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Samsung works every day to bring our products closer to all people, making them easier to use when needed through a series of specific applications and functions.

View of Activation of accessibility modes and tips.

One example is Bixby Vision and its many, user-friendly functions. We provide the following accessibility functions to help the visually impaired from Bixby Vision version 3.5 or higher.

These functions are:

  • Scene describer: You can photograph a scene and listen to a voice describing the scene.
View of the Scene describer screen.
  • Object identifier: Recognises objects and explain what they are. 
View of the Object Identifier recognizing a sofa.
  • Text reader: Reads the recognised letter if you focus on the letter.
View of the Text Reader option applied on a text of the Bixby Vision web.
  • Colour detection: Describes the colour by audio voice if you point the camera towards the object you wish to capture.
View of the Colour Detection option applied with a picture.

Please note: The scene describer function is not supported in the following countries: Mainland China, Cuba, Iran, Syria and Sudan.

If the above information does not match what your product is showing, you may check the User Manual for your product. If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact us for further assistance.

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