A desktop video magnifier with a black monitor showing enlarged text, a mounted camera arm, and a colorful handheld remote.

ONYX OCR

by Freedom Scientific

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Setup with instructions This is a self-contained unit with a touchscreen, so a family member can usually set it up in about half an hour with the instructions. It has several modes and settings (two cameras, magnification, contrast, speech), so a short guided walkthrough helps you get full use from it. It doesn't need a clinical fitting.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The ONYX OCR is a desktop video magnifier with a built-in 24-inch touchscreen that also reads documents aloud. You can place a page under the fixed camera on the left and have it spoken, or use the second camera to magnify what's on your desk, from small print to hobby work to writing, up to 131 times. That second camera can also show you something across the room or even show you yourself. It's a good fit if reading magnified text gets tiring and you want to switch to listening without changing devices. A full letter-size page fits on screen at once.

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.

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Where to get it

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Details

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Setup with instructions
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Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Insurance
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Place a printed page under the fixed OCR camera on the left, tap the touchscreen, and the document is read aloud.
  • With a guide
    1. Set up the unit on a stable desk and plug it in, following the printed or online instructions. Allow about 30 minutes.
    2. Practice switching between magnified viewing, the room-view camera, and the read-aloud function, and adjust magnification and contrast to what's comfortable for your eyes. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Freedom Scientific — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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