tecla-e is an assistive device giving people with upper-body mobility impairments the ability to fully access smart devices and technology. Users can control multiple devices to send and receive emails and text messages, browse the web, watch videos, launch and use apps, read books, turn on their TV, control their thermostat, turn the lights on or off, make (or hang up) phone calls at any time, and enter commands using Siri.

​tecla-e connects to ability switches or wheelchair driving controls and allows individuals to interact with their smartphones, tablets, computers and Internet-enabled appliances hands-free. This includes iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android smartphones and tablets, Mac and Windows computers, Apple TV. 

It works with all assistive switches on the market including buttons, sip-and-puff controllers, head arrays, joysticks and the driving controls of a wheelchair*.
  • ​Multiple Device Control: compatible with the iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone or Android (we recommend the Nexus or Pixel devices or Samsung devices with the Universal Switch accessibility feature), Mac Computers, Apple TV and Windows Computers (compatible scanning software required)
    • Built-in Light Touch Button Switch: the entire device is a button
    • Internet-enabled Appliance Control: control smart home devices compatible with Logitech's Harmony Hub or IFTTT
    • App-Enabled: Configure your device from the Tecla app for iOS and Android, use the app as a remote control and remotely monitor a tecla-e device
    • Built-in, rechargeable battery which lasts over 48 hours with continuous use
    • Compatible with standard ability switches and wheelchairs driving controls
    • Upgradable firmware
*FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESS THE CHAIR NEEDS TO BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNIT (ECU) OR INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE (IOM) OR USE COMPATIBLE WIRELESS DRIVING CONTROL FROM ASL.
The team at tecla-e are continually adding to their list of video tutorials. To  keep abreast of all the latest updates we suggest you subscribe to their YouTube channel. 
They also run a  free online course that demonstrates tecla-e and Switch Control on iOS. 

Switches

Buddy Button

The Buddy Button by Ablenet is a wired switch featuring a round activation surface used to send commands to your Tecla.  It provides an auditory "click" and tactile feedback to inform you that the button has been pressed.
The Buddy Button is great for controlling devices with hand, arm, or head movement.  Multiple Buddy Buttons can be used to customize your control of your device even further. 

Ablenet Pillow Swith

​The Ablenet Pillow Switch features a soft foam activation surface. Like our other switches the Pillow Switch provides an auditory "click" and tactile feedback.
This switch is perfect for use in bed or on a wheelchair. The Pillow Switch can be used with hands, arms, shoulders or head. Go hands free with this switch by Ablenet.

Ablenet Sip-and-Puff

The Ablenet Sip-and-Puff Switch is activated with either a "sip" or a "puff" of the mouth with the included small mouth piece. Perfect for those with little to no neck movement, or addition to other switches for customized control.
Go hands free with the Ablenet Sip-and- Puff!

Ablenet Chin Switch

The Ablenet Chin Switch can be positioned anywhere around the neck, and it's flexible plastic tubing can be tailored to the user. Moving your head down onto the contact surface will activate the switch. Perfect for those with limited directional head movement. Nodding motion is necessary to use the device. The Ablenet Chin Switch provides an auditory "click" and tactile feedback.

Ablenet Micro Light Switch

The Ablenet Micro Light Switch features a small activation surface and only requires a light touch to activate. The Micro Light Switch provides both auditory "click" and tactile feedback upon activation.
The Micro Light Switch is perfect for use for those with limited hand or finger movement, or for use with slight shoulder or neck motion.

Ablenet SCATIR Switch

​The Self Calibrating Auditory Tone Infrared (SCATIR) Switch is a momentary contact optical switch with auditory feedback that works by detecting a beam of reflected pulsed infrared light. The SCATIR Switch can be controlled with an eye blink, eyebrow movement, finger movement, head movement, and facial muscle movement. Recommended for users who have difficulty activating push-button switches.
Includes switch, sensor, eyeglass and gooseneck mounting kit.

    I wish to know more about the Tecla-e