Due to COVID-19, our Museum and Factory Tours have been temporarily suspended. Due to delivery delays with the USPS, please allow 6 – 8 weeks for delivery on items shipped via Free Matter for the Blind and 3 – 4 weeks for items sent via Priority Mail. If you have any questions, please contact cs@aph.org or call 1-800-223-1839.
The MATT Connect™ is a magnifier, distance viewer, and an educational tablet with pre-loaded software, enabling students to:
magnify a print document
read a book from an online library
conduct research
view a smartboard
write and email assignments
take a test
The MATT Connect features three interfaces to enhance user-ability for learners of all skills and ages: Basic (perfect for beginner assistive technology users – allows the MATT Connect to operate as a basic video magnifier with distance viewing), Standard (all the features of the Basic Interface, with the added ability to capture images, access the gallery, and enable OCR reading), and Advanced (unlocks the full potential of the MATT Connect, including applications on the Android tablet).
New FREE accessories and software features as of December 2020
The MATT Connect now comes with three new accessories: a Bluetooth® keyboard, a battery pack for the distance camera, and a protective leather case for the MATT tablet. If you purchased your MATT Connect between June 1 and November 30, 2020, you may request these FREE accessories. Along with these accessories, APH and HumanWare are also happy to release the new Prodigi 4.4.0 software updates. If you’re already the proud owner of a MATT, you’ll be prompted to install these upgrades when connected to WiFi. Or, go into your Settings menu to install the latest updates. Here’s a preview of what you get:
New Books Application: Dolphin Easy Reader. This helpful application enables users to enjoy Bookshare and dozens of other international libraries, such as RNIB and CELA, providing access to millions of e-books, digital talking books, newspapers, and magazines from around the world. View Dolphin Easy Reader video tutorial.
Self-View Camera Mode. Provides quick access to the front-facing camera within the Magnifying app for self-grooming, or to snap a quick selfie. This new feature is also coupled with the ability to disable OCR on captures. View Self-View Camera Mode video tutorial.
Rapid Toggle for users who like shortcuts. Need to access Chrome and Google sheets often? You may now toggle to any application of your choice with only a few swipes across your screen! View Rapid Toggle video tutorial.
ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGE: All shipments will incur UPS shipping rates based on the destination.