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Audio devices

Explore our range of radios, Alexa devices, children's audio devices and other equipment. We give these to people living with sight loss, free of charge. Find who is eligible.  

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Already know which device you want and that you are eligible? Make a request. You can apply for yourself or refer someone else.

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Can I get a free audio device?

  • To get one of our devices, you need to be: 

    • resident in the UK 
    • living with sight loss.

    You also need to be receiving one of the following benefits: 

    • Disability Living Allowance (DLA) 
    • Personal Independent (PIP) or Attendance Allowance (AA) 
    • Adult Disability Payment (ADP) 
    • any means-tested benefit 
    • a parent or guardian receiving one of these benefits (if the person receiving the device is under 18).

    Our audio devices are available for people of all ages and our range now includes devices specially selected for children. 

    If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please get in touch.

  • You can apply for some of our devices directly for yourself using the form on this page - click 'request a device for myself'.

    If you are requesting a device on behalf of a family member or friend - click 'request a device for someone else'.

    If you want one of our Alexa devices or some of our children's devices, you'll need a sight loss or other support professional to complete the form in order to refer you. This could be an Eye Clinic Liaison Officer, rehab worker, doctor, teacher or anyone else in a support role. They should click 'request a device for someone else' and use this form to make the referral.

    Our audio devices page describes which items need a professional referral.

  • If you think you would benefit from one of our devices that requires a professional referral, but you don't know who can do this for you, please get in touch.

    You contact us on info@blind.org.uk or 01622 754757 and we'll be happy to advise you on getting the referral you need.

  • We want to make sure everyone has the device that will make the biggest difference to their lives. In order to ensure our support reaches all those who need us, we don't give people more than one audio device. If you already have an audio device from us but think something else would suit you better, please complete our request an audio device form explaining the situation. 

    If we replace your device and it's still in good working order we'll arrange for this to be collected and returned to us.

  • If you have an old device in good condition that is no longer required, please get in touch to arrange a collection. 

    If your device is faulty, we ask that you please recycle it on our behalf. 
     
    For all Alexa devices, or if you are unsure if a device should be returned, please get in touch. 

    If you think you could benefit from a new device to replace the one you no longer want, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by completing our request an audio device form.

Our audio devices

Explore our range of radios, Alexa devices, children's audio devices and other equipment. We give these to people living with sight loss, free of charge. Find who is eligible for our devices, apply for yourself or refer someone else.

Amazon Echo Dot

To get this device, you need a sight loss or support professional to complete our application form. The Echo Dot is a smart speaker with Alexa, a digital assistant that can be voice controlled by asking simple questions. For people with sight loss an Alexa device can be a fantastic option as you don't need to use buttons or on-screen controls to use it. Amazon Echo Dot details
The Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker. A dark grey spherical speaker emitting a blue-turquoise light from its base.

Amazon Echo Show

To get this device, you need a sight loss or support professional to complete our application form. The Echo Show is a smart speaker with a screen and powered by Alexa, a digital assistant that can be voice controlled. For people with sight loss an Alexa device can be a fantastic option as you don't need to use buttons or on-screen controls to use it. Amazon Echo Show details
The Amazon Echo Show smart speaker. A white speaker with a rectangular screen at the front. The screen shows a promotional image for a Jack Ryan film.

Amazon Echo Pop

To get this device, you need a sight loss or support professional to complete our application form. The Echo Pop is a smart speaker with Alexa, a digital assistant that can be voice controlled by asking simple questions. For people with sight loss an Alexa device can be a fantastic option as you don't need to use buttons or on-screen controls to use it. Amazon Echo Pop details
The Amazon Echo Pop smart speaker. A white speaker with a round front emitting a blue light from the top.

Amazon Echo Dot Kids

To get this device, you need a sight loss or support professional to complete our application form. The Echo Dot Kids is a smart speaker with Alexa, a digital assistant that can be voice controlled by asking simple questions. A kid-friendly design and easy-to-use parental controls mean this is a great option for giving children living with sight loss. Amazon Echo Dot Kids details
The Amazon Echo Dot Kids smart speaker. A spherical speaker featuring a turquoise owl design and emitting a blue-turquoise light from its base.

Amazon Echo Show Kids

To get this device, you need a sight loss or support professional to complete our application form. The Echo Show Kids is a smart speaker with a screen, powered by Alexa, Easy-to-use parental controls mean this is a great option for giving children living with sight loss. Amazon Echo Show Kids details
The Amazon Echo Show Kids smart speaker with a screen displaying a cartoon image.

Synapptic USB Player

A powerful USB memory stick playback speaker. Designed for people living with sight loss, this device features high-contrast tactile controls. Ideal for listening to books or other content on memory sticks, or amplifying calls, music and other audio. Synapptic USB Player details
The Synapptic USB Player. A long black speaker with a USB stick inserted. On the top is a series of large, yellow volume and playback control buttons. Next to the yellow-outlined USB port is a yellow on/off button and a yellow-outlined charger port.

Lemega Pocket DAB/FM Radio

A pocket-sized, lightweight portable DAB and FM digital radio that measures just 90mm x 50mm. The lightweight design, minimal navigation buttons and a high contrast LCD display make it easy to operate and save your favourite radio stations. Lemega Pocket DAB/FM Radio details
The Lemega pocket radio. A black handheld device with a digital screen at the top. On the front are a number of playback and volume controls. There is a sliding lock button on the side. A pair of in-ear headphones is displayed next to the device.

Relish Radio

Relish Radio is an easy-to-use DAB/FM radio with minimal controls. Designed for people with dementia, but also popular among those living with sight loss, this radio includes a large on/off button, preset buttons and volume control. Relish Radio details
The Relish Radio. A grey and white rectangular radio with on/off button, four preset buttons and a volume control on top.

Easy Music Player

The Easy Music Player is an easy-to-use DAB radio. Designed for people with dementia, but also popular with people living with sight loss, the Easy Music Player requires just one button to control it. Easy Music Player details
The Easy Music Player. A compact, simple yellow plastic radio with speakers on the front and an aerial at the top.

Voxblock starter pack

To get this device, you need a sight loss or support professional to complete our application form. Voxblock is a screen-free, easy-to-use audiobook player, that makes learning and listening, fun and engaging. Our starter pack includes three books and a set of POGS headphones. Voxblock starter pack details
The Voxblock audio book player with examples of children's stories next to it. The player is white with a yellow frame and controls.

Micro Speak Plus

The Micro-Speak Plus is a digital voice recorder that has useful features including voice prompts and sounds to assist people living with sight loss. Micro Speak Plus details
The Micro Speak Plus. A yellow, black, red and blue voice recorder with a small digital display.

My Little Morphée

To get this device, you need a sight loss or support professional to complete our application form. My Little Morphée is a screen-free sleeping device and sleep sound soother designed for babies and young children. The soothing stories and guided meditation sessions generate deep relaxation, enabling children to fall asleep quickly and serenely. My Little Morphée details
The My Little Morphee sleep soother device. The device has a wooden handle and two white dials with different symbols around them.,

Concerto 3

The Concerto 3 is a specially designed for people living with sight loss, featuring large, tactile, high-contrast controls. The Concerto 3 ‘boom-box’ includes DAB/DAB+ and FM radio, with functions to play audio from CDs, cassettes and USB sticks. Concerto 3 details
The Concerto 3. A large black ‘boom-box’ style radio, cd and tape player featuring high contrast tactile yellow buttons. On top is a black handle.

Roxel Nod

The Roxel Nod is an all-in-one bedside DAB/FM radio and hub with large display. Roxel Nod’s clear, large digit easy to read display is fully adjustable with 3 levels of brightness. Set up to 80 station pre-sets or pair via Bluetooth. Roxel Nod details
Roxel Nod bedside hub. A black rectangular bedside radio with various controls and a large digital display showing the time.

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