If you’re blind or have low vision, you can use Detection Mode in the Magnifier app on iPad to scan your surroundings and get live descriptions of the scenes detected in the camera view. Live descriptions are available as text or speech.
Important: Detection Mode should not be relied on in high-risk or emergency situations, in circumstances where you may be harmed or injured, or for navigation.
Go to the Magnifier app Customize controls.
Touch and hold Detect furniture around you using Magnifier.
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If you use VoiceOver, you can turn on Live Recognition from any screen on iPad, and get descriptions of your surroundings without going to the Magnifier app. See , tap it again, then tap Done.