Description
The BlindShell Classic 3 is a fully accessible mobile phone. It can be voice-controlled and has a comfortable tactile keypad too. It is compatible with WhatsApp and Facebook messenger and you can even watch or listen to music on the YouTube app!
Available in Golden Sand or Ocean Blue
The BlindShell Classic 3 is full of fun and useful functions yet still simple to use!
Voice Control
Fully Vocalised
BlindShell Screen reader
BlindShell app catalogue
Web Browser
13 MP camera
Optional BlindShell Classic flip case
Additional NFC tags are available separately
Optional BlindShell Beeps are available separately
Explore exciting new features with the BlindShell Classic 3!
What is the biggest difference between BlindShell Classic 2 and BlindShell Classic 3?
BlindShell Classic 3 retains all the features and functionality of the previous model but comes with the addition of Luna, the virtual assistant, new Tandem app, and the ability to download third party apps. With an active touchscreen for third-party apps, users can customize their app experience to suit their preferences.
Luna, Virtual AI Assistant*
Luna does the thinking for you—managing your reminders, answering your questions, and simplifying everyday tasks like never before.
*Internet connection required
3rd Party Apps
The phone offers access to a wide range of apps, putting everything you need right at your fingertips. With the new BlindShell Classic 3 we have incorporated a touchscreen feature wich is active for use with 3rd party apps only for ease of use, if you prefer using a keyboard with buttons, you can choose not to use the touchscreen at all.
Tandem App
Tandem is an app developed by BlindShell to facilitate easy communication and remote assistance from anywhere in the world. You can call, chat, and remotely control your loved one’s phone. Simply download the app to your phone, wait for an invitation from a BlindShell user, and everything will function like on any other communication channel. The app is fully accessible and is very simple to use, even for those who are blind and visually impaired.
Feature Comparison
Feature BlindShell Classic 2 BlindShell Classic 3
Calling and contacts ✔ ✔
Messages ✔ ✔
Quick dialing ✔ ✔
Conference calls ✖ ✔
SMS templates ✖ ✔
SMS quick replies ✖ ✔
Tandem app ✖ ✔
Easy to read home screen ✔ ✔
Menu position indicator ✖ ✔
Sound and vibration feedback ✔ ✔
Adjustable colour scheme ✔ 4 colours ✔ 12 Colours
BlindShell app catalogue ✔ ✔
Third-party apps ✖ ✔
Touchscreen control for 3rd party apps ✖ ✔
Internet, FM radio and music player ✔ ✔
Magnifier ✔ ✔
Voice control ✔ ✔
Luna – AI assistant ✖ ✔
Quick menu ✖ ✔
Screen fully dimmed ✖ ✔
Local data backup ✖ ✔
RAM memory ✔ 2GB ✔ 3GB
User storage ✔ 8GB ✔ 22GB
Dedicated light sensor ✖ ✔
Dedicated SOS button ✔ ✔
General Features
Voice control
You can control the phone with simple voice commands.
Loudspeaker
A new and improved loudspeaker means it’s easy to hear your phone.
Tactile keypad
An easy-to-use keypad with large tactile buttons.
Long-life battery
Up to 96 hours of battery life.
Lifetime free updates
Free software updates are provided.
Charging Cradle and USB-C cable included
To make charging the BlindShell Classic 3 as easy as possible, it includes a handy, sit-in, weighted charging dock. To make the dock even more secure, a 3M sticky pad is also included to allow you to permanently affix the charging cradle to a known location and prevent any chance of it being knocked while inserting or removing the phone.
You can also use the included standard USB-C charging cable (which plugs in either-way-round) to charge the phone.
Day & Night mode
You can choose to set up a day sound profile and a night sound profile and set the time of day the profiles come into effect, the phone will automatically update and switch between the profiles. This means you can set your phone to have quiet or silent notifications during your sleeping hours and louder notifications during your waking hours, you can also manually override the settings should you need to for one cycle.
LED Notification
BlindShell Classic 3 has a LED missed notification light for low-vision users, to notify things such as missed calls new texts ect. this will flash a different colour depending on the notification.
Mute mode
Turn off the voice completely while keeping all other sounds.
Making & Receiving Calls, Text Messages & Emails
Voice control & dictation
You can easily control the BlindShell Classic 3 with your voice by simply asking it to make a call or send a text. Text messages and emails can be dictated with ease rather than typed.
Voice feedback
With the BlindShell Classic 3 you can choose 3 ways to type:
Full feedback – feedback for letters and punctuation while typing
No feedback for letters – feedback for punctuation only whilst typing
No feedback at all – no feedback while typing
Email
Send and receive e-mails! BlindShell E-mail Client supports mailboxes supporting IMAP protocol.
**Please note Pop3 email addresses are not supported**
Searching The Internet
Web browser
You can check the news, search for new information, browse websites and use services that are accessible for the visually impaired.
The Camera
13 MP camera
With the new 13MP camera you can capture every moment and save precious memories with a voice tag.
Video camera
The video camera application can record video using the phone’s camera. Recorded videos can be shared by E-mail or third-party applications.
Video player
The video player allows you to play videos. All standard formats like MP4, AVI, MKV, WMV are supported. Video files can be recorded by the camera app, downloaded from the Web Browser, sent by E-mail or a third party application like Whatsapp. Users can choose if they prefer landscape or portrait orientation of the video on the screen.
Reading
Book reader
Use the Book Reader for reading audio and textbooks.
BlindShell screen reader
BlindShell screen reader turns text and image content into speech, a fantastic tool for browsing the Internet as well as using your apps.
Document reader
This application reads documents in PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint presentations, Rich Text format and TXT file formats. Users can read documents sequentially or navigate through the text in a way similar to the BlindShell Web browser. Searching is also supported. The app will be integrated with the rest of the environment hence it will be possible to open a document from a website by using the Web Browser, view E-mail attachments or files sent by third-party applications such as WhatsApp, Messenger etc. It can also read documents manually copied to the internal storage or SD card from a computer.
Talking Newspaper
This app allows you to listen to various national and local British audio newspapers.
Entertainment
Spotify
Spotify is a digital music, podcast, and video service that gives you access to millions of songs and other content from creators all over the world. * This app will only work for premium subscribers of Spotify.
YouTube
You can listen to music or watch videos on YouTube.
Podcast player
This app can play podcasts listed in iTunes and other sources. Both online (streaming) and offline playback is supported.
FM and internet radio
Listen to the radio! There are thousands of internet stations and local FM broadcasts to choose from.
Games
You can play Hangman, a Memory game or Dice roller.
Wumpus game – A simple maze game with adventure elements that require memory, imagination and a bit of logical thinking.
Simon game – An adaptation of a classical 80s electronic game that will challenge your hearing and memory.
Tic-Tac-Toe – A simple Tic-Tac-Toe game. It’s possible to play against BlindShell or with another player on the same phone.
Minesweeper – Challenge your mind with Minesweeper! Navigate the grid, detect mines, and relish classic gaming redefined for endless fun.
Mastermind – Mastermind (also called Logic or Bulls and Cows) is a classical board game. Challenge your strategic thinking as you decipher the hidden code and prove your mastery of deduction and logic.
Organisation
Alarm, calendar and timer functions.
Toolbox & Added Extras
Assistive tools
BlindShell assistive tools can help you with daily tasks such as identifying colours or magnifying
Step counter
Step Counter is an application for tracking daily activity (steps, distance, moving time and calories). It is possible to view the history and statistics of a user’s daily activity. Once enabled, the step counter counts the steps automatically all day, in the background.
Interval timer
Interval Timer app allows to set customizable intervals for periodic sound or speech notifications. Useful for workout, massage, meditation and so on.
NFC object tagging
Toothpaste or face cream? With the help of NFC object tagging application, you will be able to distinguish between them in a few
seconds.
NFC and QR Reader
Easily read NFC tags and QR codes. The application allows access to stored information with a simple scan and then working with obtained data.
BlindShell Beep
Attach the BlindShell Beep to objects that you want to keep track of and locate when misplaced. To find the missing object simply ring the beep using your BlindShell Classic 3 phone.
Apps
BlindShell app catalogue
The BlindShell app catalogue has a selection of additional apps for your phone.
Favourite apps
A single button press is all that’s needed to access your favourite apps.
WhatsApp
Send messages and make voice calls using WhatsApp.
Facebook Messenger
Stay in touch with your friends, wherever you are, via Facebook messenger.
Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa allows you to set up your Alexa-enabled devices, get news updates and help you perform various tasks such as creating shopping lists.
Amazon Shopping
The Amazon Shopping app lets you shop millions of products and manage your Amazon orders from anywhere.
Be My Eyes
Be My Eyes connects you with a global community of volunteers and company representatives who are ready at a moment’s notice to help you see – to lend their eyesight and support with everyday tasks.
Envision AI
Envision AI app allows you to connect your Envision glasses. Moreover, the app provides OCR and other assistive functions to help you lead a more independent life.
Google Lookout
Google Lookout uses phone camera to assist with everyday tasks. The functions include text recognition, object recognition, food label recognition and banknote recognition.
Lazarillo GPS
Lazarillo GPS provides real time audio messages and alerts as you navigate, allowing you to explore any city in the world more safely and with greater awareness of your surroundings. You can also experience enhanced indoor and outdoor navigation within the large network of businesses and organizations that have mapped their facilities with Lazarillo.
Shazam
Shazam is an excellent application that helps you find out the title of every song at the moment you’re hearing it.
Skype Lite
Stay in touch with your friends on Skype.
Metronome
A basic metronome app for musicians. Can also be useful for other purposes when pace keeping is essential.
Guitar tuner
An essential app for people who play the guitar, bass, violin or other string instruments.
Zoom
Zoom allows you to perform conferences and meetings.
In-Built Help & Support
Getting started guide
A step by step guide on how to set up and use your BlindShell Classic 3 phone.
User manual
Easily access the user manual on your phone whenever you need it.
GPS Location
Use your phone to provide your location via GPS.
GPS Points
This app helps you create a database of GPS points and show the direction and distance to them.
SOS button
Dedicated SOS button with an assigned contact to call in an emergency situation.
What’s Included?
BlindShell Classic 3
Battery
USB-C wall charger
USB-C cable
Earphones
Lanyard
Charging cradle
1 USB C-to-C charging cable
The BlindShell Classic 3 requires a Micro-SIM, from your preferred network operator
