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EchoVision User Guide

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Getting Started with EchoVision

Welcome to EchoVision. This guide helps you set up, explore, and confidently use your EchoVision smart glasses from the moment you open the box. It is written from a teaching perspective so every step is easy to follow for both first-time and returning users.

What’s Included

Inside your EchoVision package, you will find:

  • EchoVision smart glasses
  • Protective charging case
  • Magnetic clip-on sunglasses (included free for preorder customers; optional accessory for later buyers)
  • USB-C charging and data cable
  • Cleaning cloth
  • Interchangeable nose pads in small, medium, and large (medium is pre-installed)
  • User manual

Understanding Your Device

EchoVision has two main parts: the smart glasses and the charging case. The descriptions below help you identify features by touch.

Smart Glasses Overview

When unfolded, the glasses resemble standard sunglasses with added controls.

  • Left arm, outside surface: a raised horizontal line marks the touchpad for volume and other functions.
  • Top of left arm, just behind the hinge: the Power/Camera button turns EchoVision on or off and lets you take photos or record video.
  • Front of glasses: the camera is on the right side near the front edge.
  • Top of right arm, just behind the hinge: the AI/Action button controls most AI features and modes.
  • Tip of right arm: a USB-C port for direct charging or use with a portable power bank.

Charging Case Overview

The charging case protects the glasses and charges them when stored.

  • Orientation: place the case with the front flap facing you and the narrow edge down.
  • Bottom edge, center: USB-C charging port for the included cable.
  • Back of case, above the port: a flat button. Double-press to hear the case battery level.
  • One beep = 25%
  • Two beeps = 50%
  • Three beeps = 75%
  • Four beeps = 100%

Initial Setup

Before you begin, charge the glasses and have your smartphone nearby. EchoVision supports iOS and Android.

System Requirements

  • iOS: iPhone 8 or newer running iOS 16.6 or later
  • Android: Devices running Android 11 or later.

Install the EchoVision app by Agiga from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. You can also scan the QR code inside the box or on the Quick Start card.

Setting Up EchoVision

Before launching the app:

  • Turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your phone.
  • Make sure the glasses are charged or connected to power.

Then open the EchoVision app and follow the prompts.

  1. Sign in or create an account
    • Select Register Account if this is your first time.
    • Otherwise select Login and enter your credentials.
  2. Connect via Bluetooth
    • The app scans for nearby EchoVision devices.
    • Select your device name to connect.
  3. Connect to Wi-Fi
    • Choose your home network or mobile hotspot.
    • Enter the password carefully; it will be masked.
    • Captive networks that require web login (airports, hotels) are not supported. Use a personal hotspot instead.
  4. Finish setup
    • After connecting, the EchoVision home screen appears and you can begin using your device.

Connecting to a Mobile Hotspot

EchoVision’s AI features require a Wi-Fi connection. When away from home, use your smartphone hotspot.

Using iPhone

  1. Settings > Personal Hotspot
  2. Turn on Allow Others to Join
  3. Note or copy the password
  4. In the EchoVision app, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and select your iPhone’s hotspot name
  5. Enter the password and connect
  6. Reconnect to your regular Wi-Fi when finished to save mobile data

Using Android

  1. Settings > Network & Internet (or Connections) > Hotspot & Tethering
  2. Turn on Wi-Fi Hotspot
  3. Note the network name and password
  4. In the EchoVision app, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, select your phone’s hotspot, and enter the password
  5. Reconnect to home Wi-Fi when finished to avoid extra data use

Charging Your Device

Charging the Case

  1. Connect the included USB-C cable to the port on the bottom of the case
  2. Connect the other end to a wall adapter or power bank
  3. Double-press the button on the back of the case to hear the battery level (1 to 4 beeps)

Charging the Glasses

You can charge the glasses in two ways:

  1. In the case: open the case with the flap facing you. With lenses facing you, align the nose bridge with the front slot and gently press down until fully seated.
  2. Direct USB-C: connect the cable to the USB-C port at the tip of the right arm and plug the other end into a charger or power bank.

Controls Overview

EchoVision has three main control areas:

  • Power/Camera button: top of left arm
  • AI/Action button: top of right arm
  • Touchpad sensor: outside surface of left arm

Power/Camera Button

  • Hold 5 seconds to power on or off
  • Press once to take a photo
  • Press twice to start video recording (press again to stop)
  • Hold 30 seconds to force a restart

AI/Action Button

  • Press once: Q&A mode. EchoVision listens for a question or performs a scene description.
  • Press twice: Live AI mode (beta) for real-time audio descriptions; you can ask questions anytime.
  • Press three times: Reading mode (beta) to read a page or document aloud.
  • Press five times: System report; uploads logs and reads battery and Wi-Fi status for troubleshooting.
  • Press six times: Bluetooth pairing mode.
  • Long press: stops any active AI interaction.

Touchpad Sensor (left arm)

  • Swipe forward (toward the lenses): increase volume
  • Swipe backward (away from the lenses): decrease volume
  • Single tap:
  • In Live AI: mute or unmute audio
  • In Q&A or Reading: pause or resume audio
  • During music playback: pause or resume
  • During phone call or Aira/Be My Eyes session: mute or unmute the microphone
  • Double tap:
  • In Live AI: describe the latest scene
  • During phone call: end the call
  • During Aira call: hang up
  • Long press:
  • If connected to a phone: trigger your phone’s voice assistant (Siri or Google Assistant)
  • In Live AI, Reading, or Q&A: stop any AI interaction
  • During Aira call: turn the camera on or off

Voice Commands for Calling Services

You can use the AI button and your voice to call assistance services:

  • “Call Aira” or “Call human agent”
  • “Call Be My Eyes” or “Call volunteer”

Asking EchoVision for Help

EchoVision responds to natural language. Try prompts like:

  • Tell me what I am holding.
  • Read any visible signs.
  • Describe this page and read all text you see.
  • Where is the elevator?
  • Do you see any stairs, and do they go up or down?
  • I am looking for a door, a table, or a book.
  • Is there a trash can in this room?

Pairing EchoVision Glasses as wireless Headphones

go to iOS Settings > Bluetooth, select your EchoVision device (not the BLE entry). If your non-BLE EchoVision device cannot be seen, click the AI button 6 times.

Mode Notes

  • Scene description (press AI once) provides a description from a still picture.
  • Live AI (press AI twice) provides a running commentary until you stop the session.

Safety Note

EchoVision is not a replacement for a white cane or guide dog and should not be considered a primary mobility aid. Use EchoVision to supplement your orientation and mobility skills. Network conditions and AI limitations can affect accuracy.

Troubleshooting

  • Charging with some power banks: certain power banks may turn off due to low current draw. If available, enable low-current or trickle-charge mode on the power bank.
  • iPhone audio routing to glasses: go to iOS Settings > Bluetooth, select your EchoVision device (not the BLE entry), choose More Info, then set Device Type to Headset.

Customer Care

If you need help, contact:

  • FAQ: echovision.agiga.ai/faq
  • Email: support@agiga.ai
  • Phone: 1-408-940-5215