Together, Even When Apart

Tandem logo: a white stylized figure resembling a person with a speech bubble above their head, centered on an orange square background with rounded corners.

Tandem

Tandem is a unique app made by the BlindShell team to help blind and visually impaired users stay in touch and get support when needed. Whether you want to check in, chat, or lend a helping hand, Tandem makes it easy.

Use it on the BlindShell Classic 3, or download it on Android or iOS.

Stay Safe and Connected Anytime, Anywhere

Why Tandem?

Ocean Blue BlindShell Classic 3 with a display on showing white logo of the tandem app.

Sometimes, a little help is all it takes. With Tandem, you can message, call, or even offer real-time support by remotely accessing someone’s BlindShell phone—with their permission. There’s always someone you know and trust on the other side, and remote control can be stopped at any time, so you’re always in charge.

It’s fast, secure, and fully in your control.

Key Features


Remote Support

Give or receive real-time help by remotely controlling the BlindShell phone—with the user’s permission. It’s perfect for adjusting settings, guiding someone through an app, or solving technical issues quickly.

Free Calls & Video Calls

Talk things through with a quick call or face-to-face via video. All calls are over Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Chat & Messaging

Send and receive text or voice messages to stay in touch with your loved ones. It’s a simple, reliable way to check in—no matter where you are.

Safe & Private

Your connection is always encrypted, secure, and based on mutual consent. The BlindShell user is in control and decides who can connect.

How It Works


1) Install the App

  • On a BlindShell Classic 3: Tandem comes pre-installed.

  • On a smartphone/tablet: Download Tandem from the Google Play Store or App Store.

2) Connect Your Devices

  • Connect directly with another BlindShell Classic 3 user through the app.
  • Or send an invite link by SMS to Android or iOS user from the BlindShell phone.

3) Start Helping (or Getting Help!) and Communicating

  • Once connected, you can send messages, call, or offer support—like remote help—when needed.
Young couple helps elderly women with her BlindShell Classic 3. The elderly lady is blind and sits on a white sofa. All of them are smiling and that creates warm and friendly atmosphere.

Who Can Use Tandem?


BlindShell Classic 3 users

  • Can receive help or easily communicate with their trusted contacts - whether that’s a family member, a friend, or even another BlindShell user.

Android & iOS users

  • Can install the Tandem app to stay in touch and offer help to BlindShell users — even from a distance.


Together, Even When Apart.

A hand holding Golden Sand BlindShell Classic 3 with a Tandem logo on the display. Behind the phone is a white and blue coffee mug. The whole image has vibrant colors

Optional, but helpful:

Visit tandem.blindshell.com for more information.

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