Reviewing the Smart Vision 3, An Accessible Smartphone by Raz Mobility!

Welcome one and all to another exciting Tech Connect! Our Assistive Technology Specialists have safely returned from California's 40th annual CSUN and we are going to hit the ground running with a full demo and review of Raz Mobility's Smart Vision 3!

Smartphones are suppose to make our lives easier, but for many with low vision or blindness it can be difficult to navigate around the pitfalls of an ordinary modern smartphone. Although we do cover useful tips and tricks pretty often, today we are focusing on a smartphone specifically designed with assistive technology in mind!

Meet the Smart Vision 3! An Android powered smartphone equipped with several methods of control including: a touch screen, tactile buttons, and both TalkBack and Google Gemini features. Our AT specialists will demo each of these options so you can control your phone your way!

We will be covering all the basics like making a call or sending texts, as well as briefly going over some important preloaded apps. However, because Smart Vision 3 is running Android that also gives us access to the Google Play Store for additional apps. Cory and Luke have many suggestions but its important to keep in mind that not all of the apps you can download from the Play Store will be fully accessible.

0:00 Start
1:00 Introducing the Smart Vision 3, Hardware Overview, Button Controls, Jacks and Audio
3:55 Moving through menus, Demo of General Phone Calls, Contacts and Voicemail,
9:10 Using your Google Voice Assistant Gemini, Sending and Reading Text Messages,
12:15 Preloaded Apps, Full access to potentially non-accessible apps from the Play Store
14:15 Google Lookout Demonstration, Navigating through menus and modes
16:05 Specifications compared to Blindshell Classic 2, iPhone 16 ProMax, T-Mobile Support
19:50 BFG Goof, Snozzberries, etc
20:50 Wrap Up Review, Thoughts on Raz Mobility generally,
22:30 Related Videos, Livestream 11am CST, LMS with Webinars for on demand ACVREP Credits!

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If you have any additional questions about the Smart Vision 3, or Android more generally, please add those down in the comment section and we will endeavor to help!

Checkout another Accessible Smartphone, the Blindshell!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVlj2C9kiGk

Vision Forward's Tech Connect continues to bring you the information you need to make the most out of your devices. Our experts know there are many factors to consider, so if you have any follow up questions please post them in the comments and we will help you find the assistive tech that's best for you.

Google Lookout Video: https://youtu.be/WKX4jEHWv3E

Want more Tech Connect in your life? Try us Live! Be sure to join us for the upcoming YouTube Live! show on March 27th at 11am CST. Looking for the full playlist?
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdZ61dAGaL_k3I-_LcTPozan9upCqY8Yc

Catch-up with our most recent Tech Connect Livestreams!

Tech Connect live from the show floor at CSUN 2025!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQnZbtldneU

Brailliant and the Victor Reader Stream w/ Rachel Ramos from HumanWare!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZzDYV0MRLY

"Exploring the EYE6 with Mikayla from Eyedaptic!"
https://www.youtube.com/live/IMf1vyEFr44

Sign up for free on our LMS and you'll get access to full webinars eligible for free on demand ACVREP credits! https://techconnect.vision-forward.org/login/index.php

Webinar Teaser: "Dictation And Screen Reader use in Windows 11"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad9_4pCvYYs

Looking for great Apps?
Best Apps for Reading Handwriting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYAK7ZbQKhc
What3Words for Location Information https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEAWw3vEQxA
Blindfold Games! Practice VoiceOver Gestures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TUv9WGbfUw

Low Vision Computer Use Full Series
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdZ61dAGaL_nfu8buTXHEiljsfBxKi778&si=D1m_Tt7C59ieziLW