Greater independence starts with what you can hear.
KenkoEye turns your phone camera into a spoken AI guide. Point your camera, listen to what is in front of you, and move through your day with more confidence. Try it free for 30 minutes.
KenkoEye began with a simple question:
What if a blind person could point their phone camera at the world and hear what was around them?
DJ is totally blind. He lost his sight to retinal detachment at 18 years old. He's been navigating a sighted world ever since — and he's my husband.
I watched him work around limitations every day that existing tools either couldn't solve or couldn't afford to solve.
So I built KenkoEye.
We tested it in our home, in our yard, in real conditions.
The result is a tool that speaks plainly, works in any browser, and gives back a little more independence to the person I love most.
“Built from real experience. Tested in real life. Designed for independence.”
Watch DJ's StoryHow to Use KenkoEye in 4 Steps
No app download required. Works directly in your phone's web browser.
Open the link on your phone
Tap the demo link below on your iPhone or Android. KenkoEye opens right in your browser — no need to visit an app store.
Allow camera access
When prompted, tap "Allow Camera Access." KenkoEye needs your camera to see the world and describe it to you. Your privacy is protected — images are processed securely and never stored.
Tap the screen to describe your surroundings
Tap anywhere on the screen to get a description of what's in front of you. Tap LIVE for continuous real-time narration as you walk. Long press to read any text visible to the camera.
Add to your home screen for instant access
iPhone: Tap the Share button, then "Add to Home Screen."
Android: Tap the menu (three dots), then "Add to Home Screen."
Everyday Uses
Hear what's around you.
KenkoEye turns your phone camera into a spoken AI guide, helping you better understand your surroundings through simple voice feedback.
- Describe rooms, objects, people, and surroundings
- Read labels, menus, letters, signs, and packaging aloud
- Continuous Live Mode assistance
- STOP Sign Detection & Important Visual Alerts
- Works on iPhone and Android
- No app download required
- No expensive smart glasses required
- Built with feedback from real blind and low-vision users
Whether you're at home, shopping, traveling, or exploring a new space, KenkoEye helps provide greater confidence and independence throughout your day.
Help us put KenkoEye in the hands of someone who needs it.
My husband DJ has been blind for over 40 years. I built KenkoEye so he could move through the world with more confidence — knowing what's in front of him, reading labels, checking his money, recognizing faces.
He uses it every single day.
We're giving smartphones pre-loaded with KenkoEye to blind individuals who could never afford this kind of independence. We've already gifted 17 phones in Jamaica, Ghana, and the United States.
Your gift — even $1 — funds a device or a subscription for someone who needs it.
Sponsor One Full Year
Give someone unlimited access to KenkoEye for a full year.
$60 – $228 Less than most people spend on things they won't remember next month.Other Ways to Give
Donate Your Old Smartphone
If it works and has a camera, we wipe it, prepare it, and hand-deliver it. Any model from the last 5 years works.
Sponsor a Subscription
Someone already has a phone but can't afford KenkoEye. Your gift unlocks a full year for them — as little as $60.
Corporate or Foundation Support
We work with businesses, NGOs, and government programs. Contact us for bulk sponsorships and white-label solutions.
phones gifted so far.
Your gift gets us closer to the next one.
What users are saying
KenkoEye helps me understand what is around me without needing someone beside me all the time.
It speaks clearly, responds quickly, and gives me more confidence moving through my day.
I can finally identify objects in my kitchen and read labels on my own. This changes everything.
Choose the plan that fits your daily independence.
Fair-use AI vision access. Daily limits help keep KenkoEye affordable worldwide.
KenkoEye Lite
Affordable basic daily support.
Basic daily support
Get LiteKenkoEye Access
Regular daily independence support.
Regular daily independence
Get AccessKenkoEye Plus
Work, school, travel, heavy daily use.
Work, school, travel, heavy use
Get PlusYearly & Gift Options
Gift Of Love
Give someone a full year of independence.
Gift a SubscriptionKenkoEye works with rehabilitation centers, schools for the blind, veterans programs, senior communities, and nonprofit organizations.
For NGOs, government agencies, churches, donors, and accessibility organizations, KenkoEye offers sponsored access and KenkoEye-ready smartphones for blind and low-vision users.
Contact us for demonstrations, partnership opportunities, and group pricing.
Contact UsFrequently Asked Questions
Does KenkoEye require an app download?
No. KenkoEye works directly in your browser on iPhone and Android devices.
Do I need special smart glasses?
No. KenkoEye uses the camera already built into your smartphone.
Can KenkoEye read text aloud?
Yes. KenkoEye can read labels, menus, signs, letters, and other printed text.
Is there a free demo?
Yes. Try KenkoEye free for 30 minutes. No signup required. After that, subscribe for unlimited access.
Who is KenkoEye designed for?
KenkoEye is designed for blind and low-vision individuals, caregivers, rehabilitation programs, and accessibility organizations.
Can organizations use KenkoEye?
Yes. We offer demonstrations and organizational pricing for schools, rehabilitation centers, nonprofits, and veteran programs. Contact us at info@kenkoeye.com to learn more.
Try KenkoEye Free for 30 Minutes
No download. No signup. No credit card. Just open the demo in your browser, point your camera, and hear what is around you. After 30 minutes, subscribe for unlimited access.
Open Free 30-Minute DemoWorks on iPhone and Android • No app required
Using KenkoEye with VoiceOver
KenkoEye works great with your screen reader. Here is how to control the audio.
Silence KenkoEye speech
Double tap anywhere on the screen while KenkoEye is speaking to silence it immediately. This works on iPhone with VoiceOver and Android with TalkBack.
Move your finger to explore
With VoiceOver on, slide one finger around the screen to hear each button and label. VoiceOver will read them aloud as your finger touches them.
Swipe right to go to the next item
Swipe right with one finger to move VoiceOver focus to the next button or text. Swipe left to go back. This is the fastest way to navigate the page.
Two-finger swipe down to read everything
Swipe down with two fingers and VoiceOver will read everything on the screen from top to bottom without you having to swipe.
Use your phone volume buttons
Press the volume up or down button on the side of your phone to quickly silence VoiceOver or KenkoEye speech at any time.