Finding gifts is hard, and it can be harder still when you are buying for blind or low vision friends and family. This guide brings together practical ideas at different prices, from simple everyday aids to accessible technology.
Prices can change, so check the current price before buying. Links marked “Affiliate Link” may earn me a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you.
Cards
Many cards have fancy fonts and poor contrast, making them hard for blind and low vision recipients to enjoy. That is where specialist cards come in.
Hayley is visually impaired with a rare genetic condition that runs through her family. Hayley set up Dotty About Braille to provide custom handmade cards for low vision and blind recipients at a price comparable to sighted recipients. Check out the amazing range of cards at Dotty About Braille – Personalised Braille Greetings Cards, Labels & more
Blind and Low Vision Gift Guide
The gifts are grouped by their price range, with great gifts under £10.
Gifts over £500
Apple iPhone
For many, the Apple iPhone is the ultimate accessibility tool, it provides access to the internet and a range of apps that remove daily barriers. The iPhone range provides a suitable phone for most budgets. Apple Intelligence is the latest feature Apple is rolling out and it promises to help remove more barriers for disabled people, including integration with AI models and Visual Intelligence. If this is important, you need to ensure the phone you buy is capable of supporting it. Apple provide interest free purchasing options over 20 and 30 months to help spread the cost. Apple also provide free support and training at their stores to help make the most of the iPhone.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro / 18 Pro Max – from £1,199
The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and the Pro Max a 6.9-inch display. Both add the 48MP Fusion camera system, a variable-aperture main camera, Action button and Camera Control alongside the accessibility features and precise AirTag finding that make them strong choices for blind and low vision users. The Peo range includes LiDAR which provides some additional features such as detecting the distance to objects.
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Buy the iPhone 18 Pro Max from Apple
Apple iPhone 17 – from £899
The iPhone 17 has a 6.3-inch screen and supports Apple Intelligence. Its Action button and Camera Control can open useful apps such as Magnifier, while MagSafe makes wireless charging straightforward. It also supports Precision Finding for AirTag. Apple lists the 256GB model from £899; other retailers may charge less.
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Apple iPhone 17e – from £699
The iPhone 17e is the most affordable member of the current range. It has a 6.1-inch display, 256GB of storage and MagSafe. VoiceOver and Magnifier are built in, and you can install apps such as Be My Eyes. Apple lists the 256GB model at £699.
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Gifts between £250 and £500
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses (Gen 3) – from £409
Meta Ray Ban Smart Glasses are taking the blind and low vision world by storm, the ability to make hands free video calls, take photos and ask Meta AI what you are looking at make them a useful addition to our toolbox. See my Blind Meta Ray Ban Review post for a more detailled review of them. I also explore how apps are making the glasses more useful in my Hands-Free Vision article.
The third-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses have a camera, open-ear audio and improved battery life. Ray-Ban lists Gen 3 models from £409, with prices varying by frame and lens. Check the model before buying: audio-only glasses do not have the camera needed for visual questions. Oakley Meta HSTN on Amazon (Affiliate Link) is another style with a camera and open-ear audio; the clear-lens model is £399 on Amazon. The sport-focused Oakley Meta Vanguard on Amazon (Affiliate Link) also has a camera and open-ear audio; the black frame with Prizm 24K lens.
The Meta Rayban Gen 1 and Gen 2 glasses are still available, It is recommended to get atleast the Gen 2 due to the extended battery life over the Gen 1. If you are not concerned about the Rayban brand, then Meta have released their own range starting from £269 and have the same functionality as the Meta Rayban Gen 2 in terms of battery life and camera.
Buy the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Wayfarer on Amazon (Affiliate Link)
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Apple HomePod – £349
The HomePod is a high-quality smart speaker with excellent sound. It works with Apple Music and lets you control compatible smart-home devices. I have two paired with my Apple TV 4K and love the sound and the accessibility of the setup. A pair of HomePod minis can work well in a smaller room too.
Buy the Apple HomePod from Apple
Apple TV 4K (4th generation) – £299
The Apple TV 4K is arguably the most accessible TV streaming box. I switched from Amazon Fire TV after trying the Apple TV 4K, and found the experience significantly better. You can control it with the remote, Siri or your iPhone, and pair it with HomePod speakers. The fourth-generation model costs £299 and is available from 13 November 2026.
Pre-order the Apple TV 4K (4th generation) from Apple
Gifts between £100 and £250
Apple AirPods Pro 3 – £219
AirPods Pro 3 are useful for listening while staying aware of your surroundings: Transparency mode lets outside sound through. They improve noise cancellation over the Pro 2 and add heart-rate sensing during workouts. Both generations offer hearing features and Live Translation with a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone; availability varies by region and language. Apple lists the Pro 3 at £219.
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Hable One – £189 on Amazon
The Hable One is a Bluetooth controller for phones and tablets. Its six braille keys and two function buttons let you type and navigate with VoiceOver or TalkBack while your phone stays in a bag or pocket. It is also a useful way to enter text when dictation or the onscreen keyboard is awkward.
Buy the Hable One from Amazon (Affiliate Link)
Apple HomePod mini (2nd generation) – £149
The second-generation HomePod mini costs £149 and is a compact way to control an Apple Home setup, send messages, make calls and listen to music. Pairing two with an Apple TV 4K can make a good small-room TV setup.
Buy the Apple HomePod Mini from Apple
Apple AirPods 5 – from £119
AirPods 5 are available in two versions. Both have Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode, useful when you want to hear what is happening around you. The standard £119 model charges by USB-C. For £139, the version with the Wireless Charging Case also charges on a Qi or Apple Watch charger, adds volume control on the stem and has a speaker to help locate the case with Find My.
I would recommend spending the extra £20 for the wireless charging version. Apple rates it for up to five hours of listening with noise cancellation on, compared with four hours for the standard model, and up to 22 hours with the case compared with 20. Wireless charging makes it easier to put the case on a charger without finding the USB-C port.
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Clicks Power Keyboard – £109
The Clicks Power Keyboard is a compact Bluetooth keyboard with physical keys that slides out beneath your phone. It attaches magnetically to a compatible phone or case and includes a 2,300mAh battery for wireless charging. It can also pair with other devices that support Bluetooth keyboards. I use mine with my iPhone 18 Pro Max. Clicks lists it at £109, with shipping estimated at one to two weeks.
Buy the Clicks Power Keyboard from Clicks
Gifts between £50 and £100
Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 charging stand – £79.99
Charging cables have a habit of tangling or disappearing down the side of the bedside table. This Belkin stand charges a compatible iPhone, Apple Watch and wireless-charging AirPods case together, with magnetic alignment for the phone and an included power supply. The phone can sit in landscape for StandBy mode. I have used the previous version for years and would not be without it.
Buy the Belkin 3-in-1 Magsafe Charger from Amazon (Affiliate Link)
LEGO Play with Braille – £79.99
Lego have released a set of their Braille Bricks that will make the ideal gift for Lego lovers. I reviewed the set in my Lego Braille Bricks Review post. The set provides all you need to start playing and learning braille. The set is great for playing with the family and sharing your braille knowledge.
Buy LEGO Play with Braille from LEGO (Affiliate Link)
Gifts between £25 and £50
OhO Sunshine Bluetooth sunglasses – £39
I use Bluetooth sunglasses whenever I leave the house. They shield my eyes from sunlight and let me listen to my phone while still hearing my surroundings. I now mainly use Meta Ray-Bans, but before buying them I used the Oho Sunshine smart glasses. They are well made and good for audiobooks and text to speech, although I would not expect great sound for music.
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Apple AirTag (2nd generation) – £29
Apple’s current AirTag keeps the same £29 single-tag price but uses a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, so Precision Finding can reach up to 50% farther away. The speaker is louder too. For a blind or low vision user, that extra range and clearer sound are meaningful when keys or a bag have gone walkabout.
It requires a compatible iPhone running iOS 26 or later.
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Gifts less than £25
Rubik’s Sensory Cube – £20.95
The classic Rubik’s Cube is available with tactile markings as well as colours, making it accessible to blind and low vision problem solvers.
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Pot Watcher – ~£20
Knowing when a pan reaches the boil can be tricky. A ceramic pot watcher sits in the pan and rattles as the liquid boils, providing an audible cue. It can also help reduce boil-overs, but it is still worth staying nearby and monitoring the pan and following the maker’s instructions.
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TableCoaster – ~£15
Knocking a drink over is easy to do and troublesome to clean up, especially when you are blind or low vision. The TableCoaster is a tall-sided holder for a cup or can, with a tacky base that grips the tabletop. I have two and love them: I no longer have to search for my drink, and I am reassured that I am less likely to knock it over.
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Adjustable Crossbody Phone Lanyard – ~£15
Using a phone while handling a white cane can be challenging, so I have updated to an adjustable lanyard that I can wear across my body. It can attach at two points on a compatible phone case, or use the included tether tab where the case does not have suitable attachment points. I use it with my iPhone 18 Pro Max and a Spigen case with two lanyard holes. Having an anchor on each side keeps the strap out of the way when I use my Clicks Power Keyboard. The case is sold separately.
Buy the Phone crossbody lanyard on Amazon (Affiliate Link)
Buy the Spigen Ultra Hybrid MagFit case for iPhone 18 Pro Max on Amazon (Affiliate Link) – £16.99
Visual Timer – £10.99
The Visual Timer for Kids with Magnetic Back (Amazon ASIN B0H58ZSTCM) is a 60-minute countdown timer with a magnetic back, quiet operation and batteries included. Its visual countdown makes it best suited to someone with usable vision who wants a clear, low-fuss way to manage a task at a desk, in the kitchen or in a classroom. Buy the visual timer on Amazon (Affiliate Link). With the timer being a visual area it isn’t dependent on processing numbers and working out the amount of time left. These timers can reduce the cognative load and are also popular for people with ADHD.
Ambutech Grippit Cane Holder – £7.20
White canes can have a mind of their own when stored at home, unfolding or falling across the hall. The Ambutech Grippit holds a cane on a wall or cupboard so it is ready for next use. RNIB lists it at £7.20 including VAT, or £6 for eligible VAT-exempt customers.
Buy the Ambutech Grippit Cane Holder from RNIB
IKEA VÄSTMÄRKE wireless charger – £7
IKEA’s VÄSTMÄRKE is a compact nagsafe compatible 15w wireless charger with a USB-C cable. It costs £7 at IKEA and uses magnetic alignment; a USB-C power adapter is sold separately. MagSafe chargers save the hassle of finding the USB C port and plugging a cable in.
Loc-Dots – £4.20
Loc-Dots are small raised stickers for marking computer keyboards, TV remotes, heating controls or keys. I use them to identify the Caps Lock key, my front-door key and the power button on my CPAP machine by touch. RNIB sells six clear or orange dots for £4.20 including VAT, or £3.50 for eligible VAT-exempt customers. RNIB currently cannot deliver this item to Northern Ireland.
IKEA Matter smart-home devices – from £3
IKEA Matter smart-home devices are inexpensive ways to make everyday tasks easier. The BILRESA two-button remote is £3, the KLIPPBOK water-leak sensor and MYGGSPRAY motion sensor are £7 each. The remote and both sensors each need two AAA batteries, sold separately. The KAJPLATS colour E27 bulb is £9 at IKEA. A physical remote can put lighting control within easy reach. KLIPPBOK beeps when it detects water even without a smart home, and can send a phone notification when connected to a compatible hub. For smart-home control, check that your hub supports the device and Matter over Thread; a Thread border router is needed. My IKEA Matter over Thread article explains the setup. The IKEA Matter devices work well with the Apple HomePods and Apple TV 4K, allowing you to control them with your voice.
Concluding the Blind and Low Vision Gift Guide
That completes my blind and low vision gift guide. I would love to hear your ideas and add them to the list for others.
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