like calling a helpful friend who always picks up ready to support you, wherever you are.
Just talk to ally like your friend.
your ally understands what you mean and provides helpful responses.
when you ask “what kind of jacket do I need today?”, ally gets it, checks the local weather and recommends the best fit for the day.
you create your own ally, with a voice and personality that suits you.
Whether you Want a smart English butler for work, Or a funny sidekick for fun, You can choose whatever works best for you at any given moment.
your ally always learns about you, your likes and your dislikes.
point at a menu as say “make me a recommendation”, ally will take your dietary preferences into account and suggest options that you’d love.
available where you want it, how you want it
ally is designed to be accessible and easy for everyone to use. It works smoothly with assistive technologies and built-in accessibility features. You can talk to ally on your smartphone, web browser, or smartglasses — and enjoy the same seamless experience everywhere.
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The first step in ally’s response flow is understanding the user’s intent, using a custom reasoning model built by Envision.
1. Intent Recognition:ally examines the question’s structure and context to identify the user’s intent.
2. Query Understanding:The model determines if the user seeks information, a visual analysis, or an action.
3. Examples:
“Do I need my umbrella today?” → Recognized as a weather-related query
“What am I holding in my hand?” → Interpreted as a visual object recognition request.
This reasoning model ensures ally correctly interprets the user's needs before responding.
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Available Tools in ally's Arsenal
1. Language Model (LLM):Handles general knowledge, calculations, and reasoning-based queries.
Example: “What is the capital of the Netherlands?”
2. Camera:Captures images for visual identification.
Example: “What is this object?”
3. Visual Language Model (VLM):Analyzes images to describe or extract specific details.
4. OCR (Optical Character Recognition):Reads text from images and documents. Envision’s OCR:
- Detects structured text layouts (e.g., headings, formats)
- Enhances readability and accessibility
5. Weather API:Provides real-time weather information based on location.
6. Calendar Integration:Retrieves events and reminders upon request.
7. Web Search:Extends ally’s responses by sourcing live web data when needed.
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Contextual Personalization:
1. User Preferences:ally tailors replies using personal details from the "About You" section, such as dietary or professional preferences.
2. Location Awareness:It uses location data to make weather, news, and local suggestions more relevant.
3. Language and Cultural Adjustments:Responses are aligned with the user’s preferred language and cultural context.
4. Response Style Customization:Users can set communication preferences in the "About ally" section, choosing tones like professional, concise, cheerful, or humorous.
Is ally accessible for blind and low-vision users?
Yes, ally was created in close collaboration with the blind and low-vision community. It works with screen readers, responds to voice input, and is optimized to be simple, intuitive, and inclusive for everyone.
How can I personalize ally?
Ally isn’t just smart, it’s yours. You can teach ally about yourself—your name, your favorite things, your job, your food preferences, anything that helps it help you better. It remembers what matters and uses it to respond like someone who really knows you. You can also shape ally’s personality to fit your vibe. Give it a name, pick a voice, describe how you want it to talk, and it just gets it. No settings, no menus, just say what you want and ally becomes the assistant that feels made for you.
What kind of AI does ally use?
Ally is powered by the best of the best. We combine leading AI models like Llama, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and others to deliver smart, fast, and reliable answers. For every task, ally picks the most capable model available at that moment, so you always get the right response from the right brain. We’re constantly upgrading what’s under the hood to make sure ally stays sharp, helpful, and ahead of the curve.
Which devices work with ally?
ally is designed to work across many platforms so you can access it wherever you are. It supports:iPhones and iPads with iOS 15.6 or later
- Mac computers with macOS 12.5 or later (M1 chip or newer)
- Android phones with Android 7 or later
- Modern browsers, optimized for Chrome and Safari
- Envision Glasses version 2.9.0 or higher (Home and Professional Editions)
What is ally’s pricing model?
Right now, ally is completely free to use! We’re working on a freemium model that ensures everyone continues to access essential features at no cost. More advanced capabilities (designed for power users and professional environments) will be part of our ally pro tier. We’re also developing an enterprise offering, enabling businesses and organizations to bring ally to their spaces, events, and services to make them more inclusive and accessible.
How does ally handle my data?
Your privacy and security are top priorities for us. All data shared with ally is handled with strict confidentiality, fully compliant with GDPR and other local privacy laws. We’ve built ally with privacy by design. You can read more in our Privacy Policy.
Can my business or organization use ally?
Yes, we offer an enterprise version of ally that is built for teams, venues, and events. Whether you want to improve accessibility for your customers or empower your staff with better tools, ally for Enterprise can help. Contact us at partnerships@ally.me to explore how we can work together.