Google — assistive technology products
15 products from Google in our assistive technology catalog. Browse models, compare specs, and find vendor listings.
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TalkBack
Free
TalkBack is the screen reader built into Android devices. It speaks what is on the screen aloud, so someone who can't see the display well can control the phone or tablet without looking at it. It is meant for people who are blind or have low vision. When you turn it on for the first time, a tutorial opens to teach the gestures, and you can reopen it later. Exact steps and some gestures vary by device maker, Android version, and TalkBack version.
Verified 3 days agoSetup with instructions -
Android Switch Access
Free
Switch Access is an Android feature that lets someone control a phone or tablet with one or more switches instead of touching the screen. It is built into the device, so there is no separate app to buy. It suits people who find tapping, swiping, or pinching on a touchscreen hard or impossible. You will still need at least one switch to use it, and it takes some time to set up and practice before it feels comfortable.
Verified 3 days agoSetup with instructions -
Google Live Transcribe
Free
This feature turns speech into on-screen captions on an Android device, so you can follow along with videos, podcasts, phone calls, video calls, and audio messages without needing to hear them. Captions are made on the device itself, and they are not saved or sent anywhere. On some phones, including Pixel models, you can also type replies during a phone call and have them read aloud to the other person. That call feature only works in your current language, and it doesn't translate. Expressive captions, which show tone and non-speech sounds, need a recent Android version and are limited to certain English settings.
Verified 3 days agoReady to use -
ChromeVox
Free
ChromeVox is the screen reader built into ChromeOS. It reads what is on a Chromebook screen out loud, so someone who can't see the display well can still move through apps, menus, and web pages. It comes with the Chromebook, so there is nothing to buy or install. Chromebook accessibility settings can sync across your devices when you sign in to your Google Account, which saves you from setting them up again on a new machine or after a reset. The page for this product mostly covers Chromebook accessibility settings in general, so check the ChromeVox help pages for the exact keyboard commands and options.
Verified 3 days agoSetup with instructions -
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
$1,799.00
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a foldable Android smartphone that sells unlocked, so you pick the carrier and plan. Its built-in accessibility tools include the TalkBack screen reader, Voice Access for hands-free control by voice, and Switch Access for people who use switches to operate a device. It also has Live Transcribe and Live Caption to turn speech into text, Sound Notifications for things like doorbells, alarms, and a crying baby, plus magnification and color correction. Hearing aids can stream audio over Bluetooth (ASHA). These tools sit inside one everyday phone, so they suit people with vision, hearing, motor, or communication needs. Expect some time to turn on and tune the features you want, and you'll need to set up a carrier plan before the phone can make calls or use mobile data.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Google Pixel 10
$499.00
The Pixel 10 is an Android smartphone with accessibility tools built into the phone itself. These include the TalkBack screen reader, which speaks what is on the screen, and Voice Access, which lets you control the phone by voice instead of touch. It's a general-purpose phone, not a dedicated AT device, so the benefit comes from turning on and tuning the features that fit you. It's sold unlocked, so you pick the carrier and plan.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Pixel 10 Pro & Pixel 10 Pro XL
$999.00
The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are Android smartphones with accessibility tools built into the system. These include the TalkBack screen reader, Voice Access for hands-free control by voice, Switch Access, Live Transcribe and Live Caption for turning speech into text, and Sound Notifications that alert you to things like doorbells, alarms, or a crying baby. There is also magnification, color correction, and Bluetooth streaming to compatible hearing aids. Because the tools cover seeing, hearing, moving, and thinking needs, one phone can be set up many ways for different people. The phones are sold unlocked, so you pick your own carrier and plan, and you'll need active service to get the full benefit.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Google Nest Hub Max
$229.00
The Nest Hub Max is a smart display that lets you run a home by voice while also seeing what's happening on screen. It shows captions, video calls, visual timers, and smart home controls, so you get visual feedback alongside spoken replies, which helps someone who is deaf or hard of hearing. It can control Nest-compatible lights, locks, cameras, and thermostats, and its gesture Quick Phrases allow touchless control for someone who finds touching a screen or speaking hard. It works with the Google Assistant, so the devices you want to control need to be compatible.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Pixel Buds Pro 2
$229.00
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are wireless earbuds that manage the sound around you. Adaptive Audio automatically turns down distracting noise in loud places while still letting you hear your surroundings, and Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise more fully when you want that. They also dampen sudden loud sounds, like a passing siren, so they don't reach your ears at full volume. If you're sensitive to noisy environments or need to hear conversation more clearly, this can make busy places easier to manage. The earbuds can also pick up head nods and shakes to answer calls or texts, but that feature is listed as coming later. These are consumer earbuds, not hearing aids, and they don't amplify sound for a hearing loss.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Est. $1,799–$2,099
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a foldable Android phone from Google, sold unlocked so you can pick your own carrier and plan. It runs on Google's Tensor G6 chip, with a very bright display (the listing gives a 3600-nit peak) and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass. It is a general-purpose phone, not made only for people with disabilities. Its value comes from Android's built-in accessibility tools, which can help with seeing the screen, hearing, speaking, touching, and thinking through tasks. Expect to spend some time turning on and tuning those settings so they fit the person using it.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Google Pixel 11
Est. $799–$1,199
The Google Pixel 11 is a general-purpose Android smartphone, and its built-in accessibility settings are what make it useful as assistive technology. It comes unlocked, so you pick the carrier and plan, and it runs on Google's Tensor G6 chip. Look at the screen options: brightness reaches 3000 nits on the standard model, and the glass cover is built to resist scratches. This is a phone, not a ready-made AT system, so any voice, vision, or touch settings need to be turned on and tuned to the person using it.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Google Pixel 11 Pro
Est. $999–$1,299
The Google Pixel 11 Pro is an Android smartphone sold unlocked, so you pick your own carrier and plan. It has a bright display (up to 3600 nits), a Gemini assistant for everyday tasks like finding information and drafting ideas, and a HiLight feature meant to keep you in touch with your phone without staring at the screen. This is a general-purpose phone, not a device built for one disability. Its value as assistive tech comes from the accessibility settings and voice features you turn on and tune to your needs. You'll also need to arrange carrier service yourself.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Android Magnification
Free
Android Magnification is a built-in feature that zooms in on your phone or tablet screen so small text and images are easier to see. You can magnify the whole screen or just a part of it, and a settings panel on Android 14 and up lets you adjust it quickly. It can follow your typing, zoom in on the keyboard to help you find letters and emojis (Android 16 and up), and track a mouse cursor or keyboard focus. If you use an external keyboard, there are shortcuts to control it. It's free and already on your device, but the newer options only work on recent versions of Android.
Verified 3 days agoSetup with instructions -
Select-to-speak for Chromebook
Free
Select-to-speak is a text-to-speech tool built into every Chromebook. You pick the text you want, and the Chromebook reads it aloud while highlighting each word as it goes. You can shade the rest of the screen to help your eyes stay on the words, pause the reading, skip lines, and change the speed. It also lets you choose the voice and language, so it works for someone who finds reading on screen tiring or who learns better by listening as well as seeing the words. It only works on a Chromebook, so it won't help on other kinds of computers.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Google Pixel 10a
Est. $499
The Pixel 10a is an unlocked Android smartphone, so you pick the carrier and plan that works for you. It has a dual rear camera and built-in accessibility tools, including the TalkBack screen reader and Voice Access, which lets you control the phone hands-free by voice. Because it's a general-purpose phone and not a dedicated AT device, how much it helps depends on which accessibility features you turn on and tune. Once set up, one phone can serve several needs, such as reading the screen aloud or operating it without touching it.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions