How to Use Helperbird on iPhone and iPad

Learn how to use Helperbird on your iPhone or iPad. Discover how to access features, customize settings, and get the most out of Helperbird on iOS.

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Once you've installed and enabled Helperbird, here's how to use it while browsing on your iPhone or iPad.


Step 1: Open Helperbird in Safari

Open Safari and go to any website. Tap the aA button in the address bar (on iPhone) or the puzzle piece icon (on iPad). Tap Helperbird from the menu to open the extension.


Step 2: Turn Helperbird On

When Helperbird opens, make sure the main toggle at the top is turned on. When enabled, the toggle will be green and say "Helperbird is on."


Step 3: Use Helperbird Features

Browse through the available features in the Helperbird menu. Some popular features include:

Text to Speech - Have any text read aloud to you.

Dyslexia Fonts - Switch to fonts designed for easier reading.

Reading Mode - Strip away distractions and focus on the content.

Immersive Reader - Use Microsoft's reading tool for a focused experience.

Overlays - Add a colored overlay to reduce eye strain.

Tap on any feature to enable it. Most features have a toggle that turns green when active.


Step 4: Customize Your Settings

Many features have additional options you can customize. Tap on a feature to expand its settings. Adjust colors, sizes, speeds, and other options to match your preferences.

Your settings are saved automatically and will apply the next time you use Helperbird.


Step 5: Use the Helperbird App

You can also open the Helperbird app directly from your home screen. The app gives you access to additional tools like the Notepad and Reading List that work independently of Safari.

Tip: Add frequently used websites to your Reading List in Helperbird to access them quickly with your preferred settings already applied.


Video Tutorial


Need Additional Help?

If you have questions about using Helperbird on iOS, reach out to our Helperbird support team and we'll help you out!

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I purchased this for my daughter who has been having a lot of difficulty accessing the online work set remotely by her teachers during our National Lockdown because of Covid-19. Her dyslexia was really hindering her ability to complete tasks and keep up which in turn led to increased anxiety levels...a really horrid place to be in during a global pandemic! Helper bird has been a vast help and I fully recommend it and wish more schools knew about it. Thank You Helper Bird.

Michelle Howard-Price

Michelle Howard-Price

Assistive technology specialist

Amazing tool, love the new overlay feature!!

James Connel

James Connel

Helperbird user

It is simply amazing, Helperbird helps you find out from everything from the Readermode feature, color changes and so much more. It has really changed my life!!

John Mc Carthy

John Mc Carthy

Helperbird user

I have to admit, I have tried several other similar products which were awful. Helperbird is truly amazing! The font changes, colours, overlays, notes, text to speech and I love the 50 natural languages! 100% worth updating.

Ciarán Hyland

Ciarán Hyland

Helperbird user

Helperbird is a very useful and smartly designed tool that will most definitely make the browsing life of any user suffering from from dyslexia or is even remotely visually impaired a lot easier. It’s very easy to use, has the ability to synchronize settings on multiple devices, and is very efficient thanks to a useful set of straightforward customization options.

Vladimir Ciobica

Vladimir Ciobica

Helperbird user

Love this extension works beautifully overall.

Pauline Olsen

Pauline Olsen

Helperbird user

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