VarioHID 40
Plug in, switch on, read. On any system.
The VarioHID 40 combines the proven operating concept of the Vario family with native support for the new, standardised HID braille protocol. It therefore works with modern operating systems and screen readers without installing a driver – simply plug it in. Where an established environment calls for something different, holding down a key while switching on selects a compatibility mode. This way the VarioHID 40 runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux and ChromeOS – with virtually every common screen reader.
With 40 braille cells, six intuitive function keys and a reversible USB-C port, the VarioHID 40 offers everything you expect from a plug-and-play braille display.
Works with your iPhone, too!
Everything you expect from a braille display
- native HID braille, no driver installation
- simply connect via USB-C
- very compact and lightweight
- 40 braille cells with cursor routing
- compatible with iPhones
- sturdy, elegant metal housing
- switchable display orientation
- 6 intuitive and comfortable display keys
Technical Specification
Equipment
- 40 Braille cells with routing keys
- Six function keys; three left and right of the braille display
Screenreader Compatibility
- JAWS, VoiceOver, NVDA, Narrator, BRLTTY
- any screenreader supporting HID-braille
Measurements and Weight
- 11.9 × 0.8 × 2. inches
- 30.2 × 2.1 × 7.2 cm
- 540 g
Connections / interfaces
- USB Typ C
- HID-braille compatible
- BAUM-protocol compatible
Accessories
- Leatherette bag (optional)
Downloads
Firmware-Update
Released 2026/08/12
Our VarioUpdater lets you update the firmware of your VarioHID 40, Vario 340 and Vario 4. Just download it and follow the instructions.
Anwendungsbereiche
Schule & Bildung
Beruf
Mobile Nutzung
