Sony Europe Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025
Sony Europe is pleased to highlight its range of accessibility features in celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a day dedicated to promoting accessibility worldwide.
Based on its Purpose, to "fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology," Sony aims to help build an inclusive future where everyone can share the moment, promoting accessibility with the theme of “delivering innovation for an accessible future.” Towards this goal, Sony has introduced inclusive design perspectives into its product commercialisation processes.
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Sony Products and Accessibility Features
BRAVIA™ TVs
BRAVIA TVs offer a variety of accessibility features in its design, which enhances the user experience regardless of age, ability or environment. This includes the TalkBack screen reader for initial settings, a menu timeout function that allows users to keep menus on the screen longer, as well as colour inversion and grayscale modes for people with low vision or visual sensitivities. Additionally, the tactile dots on the HDMI and S-CENTER terminals of BRAVIA TVs match those found on the BRAVIA Theatre products to simplify the process of locating and connecting ports for a smooth setup experience.
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BRAVIA Theatre U and SRS-NB10
BRAVIA Theatre U and the SRS-NB10 Wireless Neckband Speaker are perfect for enhancing accessibility, including for people who have low hearing and limited dexterity. They enable you to receive calls from the neckband speaker and provide clear, easy-to-listen audio from any Bluetooth device such as a smartphone, tablet, or TV, without disturbing others. In addition, ambient sounds can be heard ensuring you stay connected to your surroundings. BRAVIA Theatre U also allows two devices to be connected simultaneously, so two people can enjoy the same personalised experience.
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LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbuds
LinkBuds Open have a unique open-ring design that keeps users connected to the outside world while enjoying their favourite tunes. The Fitting Supporters have a tail that is soft and hollow to reduce ear contact and therefore pressure, while the point of attachment is hooked and hard to prevent accidental dislodging. As a part of efforts to enhance the accessibility of our products and services, the earbuds and the case are designed with non-slip materials and designs, incorporating feedback from people who are blind or partially sighted. Additionally, Sony’s audio products have introduced “Guide for QR” to make it easier for users to recognise a QR code on the packaging, allowing them to access information on how to use the product.
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Alpha™ Interchangeable Lens Camera
Through digital imaging products, we aim to contribute to expanding the creative potential of individuals with visual disabilities. Selected cameras, such as the Alpha 7 IV, incorporate a screen reader function that reads menus and video playback screens aloud to assist users in operating the camera. Menu zoom features are available, along with options to set a range of easy-to-operate shortcut keys. For those who need a larger display, HDMI output is supported. AI-assisted autofocus allows the camera to focus on the selected subject type, enabling users to concentrate on capturing wider shots. The GP-VPT2BT shooting grip with wireless remote commander allows for one-handed operation, featuring a built-in small stand for hands-free stability.
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Customer support with Be My Eyes
Sony has partnered with Be My Eyes to offer enhanced visual assistance to customers who are blind or partially sighted. We aim for all customers to enjoy the products and experiences we offer, and Be My Eyes helps us provide more tailored support using video calls to assist customers who are using the application. Through Specialised Help, we can connect users directly with a Sony representative who will be happy to assist with Sony’s product queries through the Be My Eyes application. Sony also contributed to the development of "Be My AI" as a corporate AI partner. Customers can simply download the free Be My Eyes app on the App Store or the Google Play Store and call Sony for specialist support.
More information
For further information regarding Sony’s approach to accessibility and information related to specific products and features, please visit our global Accessibility site.
About Sony Europe B.V.
Sony Europe B.V. is a sales and marketing company for Sony’s leading Entertainment, Technology & Services business aimed at consumer and professional markets, as well as the Imaging & Sensing Solutions business across Europe. The company is a subsidiary of Sony Europe Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. We work to deliver Sony's purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.
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