Tech Assistant for Blind user guide

How to use Tactile Compass? (Step-by-Step Guide)

By Administrator · Sunday, July 5 2026

A revolutionary step for visually impaired people - Accessible Tactile Compass To live a strong and independent life, it is very important to have correct knowledge of directions. It is often a big challenge for visually impaired people to find the right direction in the external environment. Understanding this problem and to promote Inclusive Technology, a wonderful and Accessible feature has been introduced within the Tech Assistant for Blind application – Tactile Compass. This is not just a digital compass, but a fully Accessible Compass specially developed to increase the independence of Compass for visually impaired users. Our aim is to remove barriers for the visually impaired community through technology, so that they can move towards their destination with confidence without any support. Using this Accessible feature is extremely simple and user-friendly. You can follow the steps given below:

  1. Open the application: First of all, install Tech Assistant for Blind application from Play Store on your smartphone and open it. Click here to install the application now. Application link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.techassistantforblind
  2. Select Feature: As soon as you open the application, you will get the option of 'Tactile Compass', click on it.
  3. Position of the phone: To know the correct and accurate direction, hold your phone horizontally i.e. flat on your palm.
  4. Take advantage of useful features: As soon as the compass opens, you will find some important options on the screen:
    • Current Heading Announcement: As soon as you double tap on this option, you will get an immediate announcement as to which direction your phone is in at the moment.
    • Lock Target Direction: This is a very useful feature. If you lock on a particular direction, it becomes your 'target'. Whenever you turn towards the same direction again, you will get an announcement that you have reached your locked target direction.

Detailed Compass Settings

For the convenience of the user, an option of 'Open Compass Settings' has been provided, where you can make changes as per your need:

1. Tactile Vibrations & Sound

  • Tactile Vibrations: With this switch on, the phone will vibrate when you move the phone in the direction of your selected target.
  • Tick Sound (Beep): If you want to hear a 'beep' or 'tick' sound along with the vibration, you can turn on this option.
  • Beep Mode: Here you can select when the beep should sound. You can select 'Always' or 'Locked Target Only'.
  • Vibration Intensity: With the help of a slider you can set the intensity of vibration (more or less).
  • Vibration Target Mode: Here you can decide when vibration occurs. The options are: on the 8 main directions, on the North direction only, or on a custom heading you have locked.

2. Speech and Voice Settings

  • Vocal Announcements: When this switch is turned on, the application will periodically announce your current heading.
  • Speech Announcement Interval: With the help of the slider you can decide at what time interval the announcement should be made (eg every 5 seconds).
  • Reading Settings: You can change the sound specifics by going to 'Open Reading Settings':
    • Speech Rate: You can set the speed of the voice (fast or slow).
    • Pitch: You can control the heaviness or sharpness of the voice (Pitch).
    • Speech Engine: You can choose your favorite TTS (Text-to-Speech) engine.
    • Test Voice Configuration: You can also test your voice to check all your settings.

Key Highlights of this feature

  • Fully Accessible: This feature is fully compatible with screen readers like TalkBack.
  • Precise Audio and Tactile Feedback: Clear announcements of directions and vibration feature.
  • Target Tracking: Easy to track your destination through 'Lock Target Direction' and 'Vibration Target Mode'.
  • Complete Control: Complete freedom to customize sound speed, pitch and beep mode.
  • Self-reliance: Helpful in moving freely in the outside world. Increase your steps with technology! We hope that now you have understood well every feature of Tactile Compass and its settings. This little tool has the power to make your world more open and accessible. Now leave behind the fear of directions and explore new paths with confidence. Then what is the delay? Install the Tech Assistant for Blind application today and take full advantage of this amazing Accessible Compass feature. Remember, with the right technique and the right direction, no destination is far from you. **Download now and take a new step towards your freedom! Thank you. Tech Assistant for Blind Team.