image: talking measuring tape

Talking Tape Measure

by Independent Living Aids

$144.95 ▲ $10.00 (7%)

Ready to use This is a straightforward, self-contained tool — insert a battery, pull the tape, hear the measurement. No pairing, software, calibration, or professional guidance needed. Qualifies clearly as self_serve.

Last verified June 19, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026

This is a standard 16-foot metal tape measure with a built-in speaker that announces measurements aloud instead of requiring you to read a printed scale. It's designed for someone with low vision or blindness who wants to do home improvement, crafts, sewing, or general measuring tasks independently. The device is a self-contained tool — just pull the tape and it speaks the measurement; no phone, app, or other device needed. It requires a 9-volt battery that isn't included, and the auto-shutoff at 15 seconds of inactivity means you'll need to work at a steady pace to avoid re-measuring.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
ComplexityReady to use
Price$144.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
VerifiedJune 19, 2026
ClassifiedApril 26, 2026 · confidence: high

What Setup Looks Like

  • Out of the box
    1. Insert one 9-volt battery (purchased separately) into the compartment.
    2. Pull the tape to your desired length and the measurement is announced aloud.
    3. Use memory mode for measuring distances longer than 16 feet by adding consecutive segments.

Getting it

Try Before You Buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

Where to Get It

independent-living Visit
$144.95

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Independent Living Aidsview on vendor site; last verified June 19, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.