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General Information
Switch Access is an Android accessibility feature that lets people use external switches, a keyboard, or the device’s own camera to control their phone or tablet without touch.
Key Features:
- Customizable scanning for menus and items.
- Support for one or multiple switches.
- Options to use a physical device or on-screen controls.
How to Enable:
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Open Settings.
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Select Accessibility.
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Select Switch Access.
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Choose and set up your switch type.
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Adjust scanning and input settings as needed.
Examples of Use:
- Operating an Android phone using a single external switch.
- Customizing scanning to move through menus and select apps.
- Using a camera as a switch to control device actions.
Who It Helps:
- People who benefit from switch-based input rather than touch interaction.
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Compatibility:
- Available on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and later, with full feature support from Android 6.0.
- Works best on devices running stock or near-stock Android (Pixel, Nexus).
- Supports USB and Bluetooth switches, external keyboards, and device hardware buttons.
- Camera Switch (facial gesture input) requires a front-facing camera with sufficient processing capability.