Let’s face it: not everyone is able to breeze through a phone or tablet with ease. Sometimes it can be hard to read the small text or hear a video, or even press the buttons correctly.
But you don’t have to worry – there are ways to make your smart device more accessible and fit in with your life.
Here’s how to make your device much easier to use, whether you have visual, hearing or motor impairments, there are heaps of helpful tips for you to try.
1. Change text size and boldness
2. VoiceOver assistance
3. Magnify Text
4. Switch to black background
5. Read out loud
6. Button shapes
7. Remove motion effects (iOS only)
Other helpful apps and tips for you!
Android users
Talkback, Kickback and Soundback all offer non-visual feedback and likely come preinstalled on your phone but need to be enabled. Simply go to your Settings, Accessibility, and then Enable Accessibility for any or all of the options.
Another option is to download and install Apps4Android Accessibility Installer. To do this, search “access 4 ideal” in the Android Market and select the package that is right for your carrier. There are a broad range of available apps that will assist you, such as Eye-Free Shell or IDEAL Item Identifier.
Wiser is another Android Launcher that uses a combination of big, bright buttons and simplified notifications that is perfect for less confident smartphone converts. After installing it, you’ll need to set it as your default launcher for the device and grant it permission to access notifications.
Finally, try out BIG Launcher that uses large, high-contrast icons that helps to guide users through common tasks.
Tell us, did you find this article helpful? Will you try adjusting your settings on your device?