BEMA - Accessible Media Player
BEMA (Blind-Enhanced Media Accessibility) is a media player designed for accessibility, featuring screen reader support and audio descriptions.
Download
Download from bemamediaplayer.app/downloads
- macOS: BEMA-1.0.0.dmg
- Windows: BEMA Setup 1.0.0.exe
Features
- Full Screen Reader Support: Compatible with VoiceOver (macOS) and NVDA/JAWS (Windows)
- Audio Descriptions: Play audio-described content for movies and shows
- Media Library: Organize your audio and video files
- Remote Connections: Connect to media servers and CopyParty instances
- Accessible Controls: Keyboard shortcuts for all functions
Getting Started
- Install BEMA
- Download and install for your platform
- Launch the application
- Add Media
- Click Add to Library or drag and drop files
- Supported formats: MP3, MP4, MKV, WAV, FLAC, and more
- Connect to Servers
- Go to Settings - Remote Servers
- Add server URL (e.g., your CopyParty server)
- Browse and stream media directly
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Space | Play/Pause |
| Left/Right Arrow | Seek 10 seconds |
| Up/Down Arrow | Volume control |
| M | Mute/Unmute |
| F | Fullscreen |
| Escape | Exit fullscreen |
Audio Description Support
BEMA automatically detects audio description tracks in media files. Use the audio track selector to switch between standard audio and audio descriptions.
