Description
One hundred percent accessible cell phone for people who are blind or visually impaired.
MiniVision2+ is an easy-to-use cell phone that allows persons who have vision loss to remain independent. Features such as large and tactile buttons, a voice guide to transform the phone into a talking companion, the ability to control much of the phone by voice, the ability to adjust font size and color scheme, make this phone the perfect cell phone for users who are blind or visually impaired. The phone also has useful features, such as voice memos, notes and money identifier.
Unlocked 4G VoLTE phone for AT&T, T-Mobile, and compatible GSM networks such as Affinity Cellular (T-Mobile network), MINT Mobile, Simple Mobile, Red Pocket Mobile, Cricket Wireless, Straight Talk, and Metro by T-Mobile.
Receive 3 months of FREE service from Affinity Cellular (T-Mobile network) with your purchase! Only $20 per month thereafter. You may also select T-Mobile, Simple Mobile, Red Pocket, and Metro by T-Mobile or another compatible provider.
Specifications
Dimensions: 125 x 60 x 13.5 mm / 4.92 x 2.36 x 0.53 inch
Weight: 103 g / 0.23 pounds
Display: 2.3’’ / QVGA (240 x 320 pixels)
Processor: Dual Core Cortex-A7
Internal Memory: RAM 1 GB, Flash 8 GB
External Memory: SD card, up to 32GB
Cellular connectivity: 4G VoLTE / 3G / 2G
4G LTE Band: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 66, 71
Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 (2.4 GHz b/g/n) and Bluetooth 4.2
SIM card format: single nano-SIM
Connectors: audio jack 3.5 mm, Type-C USB
Power consumption:
Battery: 1600 mAh Li-ion
Standby time: 200 hours
Talk time: 7 hours
Flash LED and Camera: 2 MPixels
Notifications: Ringtones and vibrate functions
Color: White w/ black keypad
HAC rating: M3/T4 (3G and 4G)
Speakers: back port loudspeaker
Keypad: Physical keypad with large tactile buttons
Voice guide: TTS (text-to-speech) voice guide with multiple languages and voices
Emergency: Dedicated SOS button with customizable settings
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, Finish, Croatian, etc.
Carrier support: Unlocked 4G VoLTE phone for AT&T, T-Mobile, and compatible GSM networks such as Affinity Cellular (T-Mobile network), MINT Mobile, Simple Mobile, Red Pocket Mobile, Cricket Wireless, Straight Talk, and Metro by T-Mobile.
Accessories included: Charger with Micro-USB cable, charging cradle, earbuds, protective case, quick start guide.
Certifications
FCC: 2AXFA-MINIVISION2-2
IN THE BOX
Device: Cell phone
Accessories: Charger with Micro-USB cable, charging cradle, earbuds, protective case, quick start guide.
Features
ACCESSIBILITY
MiniVision2+ is 100 percent accessible to individuals who are blind. Its features make it the perfect phone for individuals who are visually impaired, blind, hard of hearing or seniors.
VOICE GUIDE
Speech interface guides the user while using the phone. It speaks everything that is on the screen, speaks the keys that are pressed and even prompts the user to perform certain functions. Caller ID, amount of remaining battery power, date, contacts, list of missed calls and text messages are read out loud by MiniVision2+.
VOICE COMMANDS
Place calls and send text messages by voice. Also, the user can enter contacts, create alarms, voice memos, notes and events entirely, or partially, by voice. Many applications can be opened by voice.
CONTACTS
MiniVision2+ allows users who are blind to enter their own contacts (by voice and keypad) and move through the contact list to hear the contact names read out loud.
MESSAGES
Send Text messages by voice or with the assistance of the talking keypad. Received text messages will be read out loud.
STATUS
Battery power level, time, date and missed calls and messages are read out loud.
DISPLAY
Users can increase the font size and choose between several predefined display color schemes such as white on black or black on white.
SOS BUTTON
The phone has a dedicated SOS button on its back to call emergency contacts.
APPLICATIONS
Applications include phone, messages, alarm, calendar, FM radio, color identifier, calculator, voice memos, notes, flashlight, where am I?, camera, photo album and weather. All applications talk and are accessible to people who are blind.
CARRIER COMPATIBILITY
Unlocked 4G VoLTE phone confirmed to work on AT&T, T-Mobile, and compatible GSM networks such as Affinity Cellular (T-Mobile network), MINT Mobile, Simple Mobile, Red Pocket Mobile, Cricket Wireless, Straight Talk, and Metro by T-Mobile.
Jean Twidwell (verified owner) –
I really like my Mini Vision. One problem I am having is trying to send a text. The instructions are certainly not very clear. I will get it sooner or later. I just wish the instructions were better. I’m 88 yrs old and I need things really spelled out for me.
Sandra Brinson (verified owner) –
I got this for my dad and so far so good. Wish the home button was a little bigger.
Philip (verified owner) –
I really love my MiniVision2! I wanted a basic phone with keypad to keep in touch with family and friends and to take care of simple banking details. I find the apps intuitive and simple to use. Taking time to read the manual or listen to the online tutorials will speed up getting acquainted with the phone and the various functions. I had to purchase another MiniVision2 for my wife as she would not let my phone go! Although this is not a smart phone, it meets all my needs–I recommend the MiniVision2, highly!
Marin (verified owner) –
I’m visually impaired and this phone is very easy to use
Donnie Griffin (verified owner) –
My son is legally blind and has been using a basic flip phone with one number dialing for years and had expressed interest in wanting to be able to text with his friends but, especially, with his nephew and niece. Mission accomplished! He is thrilled!
Arthur Walters (verified owner) –
The changes made on this cell phone are a great improvement. However, the one problem with this phone is the call waiting feature doesn’t work. When I am speaking to someone on the line, the phone suddenly rings in my ear. The person I’m talking to disappears (put on hold) and I have to answer the other call to make it stop ringing. This is not how call waiting is supposed to work. They are working on fixing this issue with the maker of the cell phone. The only thing to fix this issue for now is to turn off call waiting, which makes it inconvenient. The purpose of call waiting is to ensure I don’t miss any important calls I may be expecting. This is why I’m giving this phone 3 stars. Otherwise, this phone is very accessible with many great features and I would give it 5 stars instead. I wish this cell phone would come in other colors, not just white.
Karen Turner (verified owner) –
Mom loves it!!
Linda Gale (verified owner) –
I purchase 2 of the mini vision 2 cell phones, found them on google under 5 best senior friendly large button phones, they arrived quickly and are exactly as pictured. They are a bit pricey, but made to last unlike any other cell phone I have ever purchased. In comparison to the other 4 phones on google, some did not have the talk back, only read numbers as you typed them or one had a service provider I did not want to use. I’m a senior, in 70’s, enjoy being independent, with half blindness – the macular degeneration and these phones are the first ever I can fully use with no frustration. The video on this site is helpful along with a youtube from the Blind life, mini vision 2 as Sam who has Stargardts eye disease, gives a very comprehensive overview of the phone. Sam, a favorite, performs all functions and shows the right way, then the wrong way to use voice command. No, you can not order an uber but there is a company in business for 7 years called ‘GoGo Grandparents’, geared for all who do not have a smart phone, who will call you a ride from a pool from uber and Lyft and I never wait more than 5 minutes after making the very quick call to them. The basic plan to use this service is under $10 month, many plans, options are offered. The fm tuner on this phone is amazingly clear but can only be used wearing a headphone as that connection is the antenna. Also, the headphones keep others from hearing what you are doing. I chose to have T Mobil activate the phones after I charged the batteries. Note, when you transfer your phone number from another company, you have to have your account number and know your pin. As T Mobil activated the phone, I was able to remain independent did not need any assistance in getting to know the phones,. I love the phones, thank you! Linda
Kathy Rohlf/ Waller Foster (verified owner) –
I bought this for my 94 yr old dad. He has always had a landline. I has a hard time working it, but I think it’s because he is not use to cell phones. It’s a good product, but only for someone who has worked a cell phone.
Dorothy Delmonte for Paul V. Delmonte (verified owner) –
Purchased for our blind who just loves this phone. It has opened a whole new world for him.