October 1, 2026
Gemini Live adds voice-guided camera aiming: Guided Vision for blind and low-vision users
Guided Vision tells you where to point the camera so Gemini Live can examine an object or read a label.
On Oct 1, Google launched Guided Vision in Gemini. The company had promised to add the feature a month earlier.
Google developed the voice assistance with blind and low-vision people. The assistant asks you to turn the camera right, tilt it down or step back if an object is too close.
Guided Vision works within Gemini Live. Google suggests using it for everyday tasks, excluding navigation and obstacle detection:
- Read small labels and menus. - Identify washing machine settings. - Find a dropped earbud. - Find pepper among the spices.
How to enable it. In the app, open your profile → Settings → Use Guided Vision in Live. Then start Gemini Live and turn on camera sharing. The feature works on compatible devices running Android 9+ in the regions and languages supported by Gemini Live. Google recommends updating the Gemini app and your system.
Set up quick access in Android Settings → Accessibility → Vision assistance → Guided Vision. Three options are available:
- A floating button. - A two-finger swipe. - Holding both volume buttons.
In the updated TalkBack, tap the screen with three fingers and select Guided Vision from the menu.
Tested in use. On Sep 23, Karin Kiwan from Accessible Android tested the feature on an Honor 600 Pro. The familiar Live controls remained, while Gemini gave more detailed responses and guidance on aiming the camera.
Gemini described the fan's position relative to the sofa and helped frame a book page, reading part of it. For getting around, Guided Vision does not replace a cane or other assistive aids.
Google is gradually rolling out access to Guided Vision.
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