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Envision Ally App
Ally is an AI assistant developed by Envision, designed to provide accessible, personalised support for visually impaired individuals. Unlike mainstream AI tools, Ally is built with accessibility in mind, offering a voice-first, hands-free experience that adapts to each user’s preferences and needs.
When you teach Ally about yourself, it remembers this information and tailors its responses to suit you. You can also customise your Ally’s personality to your liking, including its name, voice and communication style.
Ally is currently free to use, with plans for a freemium model in the future to maintain accessibility while introducing premium features. It is available on Android, iOS, web, or through Envision Glasses.
Key Features:
- Conversational AI: Beyond simple question-and-answer formats, Ally engages in natural, flowing conversations, maintaining context to provide more accurate and helpful responses.
- Personalised Assistance: Ally learns from user interactions, adapting its responses and behaviour to align with individual preferences, including language, voice style and communication tone.
- Text Recognition: Ally can read printed text such as menus, signs, or documents out loud. It can also provide summaries or extract specific information like phone numbers.
- Accessibility-Focused Design: Optimised for voice interactions, Ally ensures seamless use without relying on visual interfaces, making it ideal for visually impaired individuals. It is also fully compatible with screen readers.
- Privacy and Security: Ally is designed with privacy in mind, ensuring that user data is handled securely and in compliance with relevant regulations.
Get Ally:
Play Store (Android) | App Store (iOS) | Web | Envision Glasses
FAQ
Is Ally accessible for blind and low vision users?
Yes, Ally was created in close collaboration with the blind and low vision community. It works with screen readers, responds to voice input, and is optimised to be simple, intuitive, and inclusive for everyone.
How can I personalise Ally?
Ally isn’t just smart, it’s yours. You can teach Ally about yourself – your name, your favourite things, your job, your food preferences, anything that helps it to assist you better. It remembers this input and uses it to respond like someone who really knows you. You can also shape your Ally’s personality to suit your preference. Give it a name, pick a voice, describe how you want it to talk, and more.
What kind of AI does Ally use?
Ally is powered by leading AI models like Llama, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and others to deliver smart, fast, and reliable answers. For every task, Ally picks the most capable model available at that moment, so you always get the right response. Ally is constantly being upgraded to ensure the app stays sharp, helpful, and ahead of the curve.
Which devices work with Ally?
Ally is designed to work across various platforms so you can access it wherever you are. It supports:
- iPhones and iPads with iOS 15.6 or later
- Mac computers with macOS 12.5 or later (M1 chip or newer)
- Android phones with Android 7 or later
- Modern browsers, optimised for Chrome and Safari
- Envision Glasses version 2.9.0 or higher (Home and Professional Editions)
What is Ally’s pricing model?
Right now, Ally is completely free to use. The Envision team are working on a freemium model that ensures everyone continues to access essential features at no cost. More advanced capabilities (designed for power users and professional environments) will be part of Ally’s pro tier. An enterprise offering is also in development, enabling businesses and organisations to become more inclusive and accessible with Ally.
How does Ally handle my data?
Ally is built with privacy by design, and all data shared with Ally is handled with strict confidentiality. You can read Ally’s Privacy Statement here.
