[NJTechDiv] about using NaviLens

[carcione at access.net]

Thanks Mario, and rats!  So getting a chest mount was a waste.  I'll have to walk around with the dog in one hand and the phone in the other.
But I appreciate you finding out the info.  I'll talk to NaviLens about it at convention.  (And they'll tell me to buy glasses.)
Tracy


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From: NJTechDiv <njtechdiv-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mario Brusco via NJTechDiv
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:48 AM
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Subject: [NJTechDiv] about using NaviLens

Tracy, I am responding separately because I accidentally deleted your question email; with an AI generated response:

No, the NaviLens app on iPhone does not use the front-facing camera. It is designed exclusively to use the rear-facing (main) camera for scanning NaviLens codes from a distance, up to 60 feet away, at wide angles up to 160 degrees, and without needing to focus, making it suitable for navigation and object identification in real-world environments. All official documentation, app descriptions, and user guides emphasize pointing the device's camera toward external tags or signage, which aligns with rear camera functionality.

There is no built-in option within the app's settings or interface to switch to the front-facing camera, as this would defeat the app's core purpose of long-range code detection (the front camera lacks the necessary resolution, field of view, and low-light performance for effective scanning). If you need to scan something in front of you (e.g., held close), hold the iPhone screen facing you and the rear camera pointing outward toward the code. For accessibility, the app integrates with VoiceOver and provides audio/haptic feedback to guide aiming without visual confirmation.

If this doesn't meet your needs, consider contacting NaviLens support at support at navilens.com for potential future updates or workarounds, or explore alternative apps like Seeing AI (which supports front camera for some features but uses rear for object/code scanning).



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